eighbore, One would assume so since Ithaca stamped their logo on pretty much everything that they manufactured or marketed during that era, however, I have never seen one...and have been actively looking for 15 years. I have owned a half dozen of the one with the flap.
Your friend certainly made a nice acquistion which is no doubt the centerpiece of his collection. Randy Shuman returned from his annual jaunt to Vegas a few years ago and told me that he met a dealer that had a consecutive numnbered pair of A&B's for sale and was I interested. I replied absolutely. He there upon called the dealer and found out that they had been sold. Your friend must be happy to find that they are now selling in the $4000+ range.
