Ithaca 10 gauge NID magnum

[Phil C]

I took a look at a Ithaca 10 gauge magnum yesterday and plan on going back to buy it today.
Its a grade 2 with 32” barrels with 3 1/2” chambers. By the serial number it was made in 1933. It has a beavertail forend and single trigger.
It does a an after marker Pachmyer pad that will need to be replaced.
Other than this it is in very nice high condition with very nice wood.
This gun weighs a ton, will need to weigh it when I get home but it seems as heavy as my 8 gauge.
I really don't need this gun but sometimes you can't walk away from a special gun. ( so much for my new truck fund)
My understanding is there was only 164 no. 2 guns manufactured.
I will post pictures when I get it.
In the meantime I have a few questions.
What would be an appropriate pad for this gun?
How common were these guns delivered with Single triggers and beavertails forend?
I will order a letter from Cody what information might I expect to get?
Can anyone tell me which issue of DGJ might have an article on these guns? Or possibly other publishers article worth reading?
Any and all feed back is appreciated.
Thanks Phil