In 1929, Bernard Meyer of Peoria, IL bought an fully optioned Ithaca 4E NID. I bought his gun this past April at the Southern SxS. It was a good solid gun that fit me well but it had lost all traces of the original finish. I am not one for restoring guns (only 2 in my life time) but this one seemed to be a magic wand at the traps. I picked it up yesterday from Gunter Pfrommer. I didn't take any 'before' photos but here a few 'after' photos.


Checkering is and was 22 lines/inch.

very nice i hope you enjoy it in the field
and not make it a safe queen. regards bob [pittsboro]

Hey Pittsboro!
It will be used at the traps AND sporting clays. Come over to the Fort Bragg Clay Target Center and experience it for yourself! (maybe when it cools off a little)

Beautiful Ithaca Walt!!! What is the history behind the previous owner?

Very nice!

Verrrry nice, but it seems I remember you showing pics of one you bought at the Southern. No?

Patriot,
I did buy 2 other 4Es there and one at the Great Northeast. I don't believe I have shown this one before. Too many 4Es! This can happen when you don't have a wife providing financial council.

This project is a wonderful validation of the wisdom of quality shotgun restoration.

Nice work on a lovely old Ithaca.

Jerry

Or, when they don't ask any more if you are a senior for the discount. My wife gave up 'counseling' a long time ago before I drove her nuts.

Looks fantastic, enjoy!

Simply outstanding. A masterful restoration!

-jmc

Simply outstanding. A masterful restoration!

-jmc

Hear hear. Here here.

Beautiful!

Hi Walt. Boy--Gunter does really fine work! If memory serves me, I may have pointed out this fine Ithaca to you at the Southern. It was great to see you again and hope you're doing well. BD

Walt, Bernie didn't seem to be a prolific ATA shooter. The only Illinois birds I can find for him were in 1936 and 1938. He may have shot in other years, or he may have moved after 1938. In '36, he shot 100 birds and broke 80 of them. In '38, he shot 300 16 yard birds with a .9466 average. In 1938, Bernie lived at 1110 Martin Street, Peoria.

Thanks eightbore. I have not researched him yet. Been busy chasing the Butterfield and Penn swamp rib guns.Your bit will help a great deal.

Walt,

Check the 1910 census records. A Bernard Meyer shows up in Peoria as a blacksmith, born 1885 in Iowa. May or may not be your man.

Pete