Walter,
Thank you for offering your Ithaca expertise on this.
IF we do end up replacing the raybar with
a conventional brass bead, my intention was to keep it with
the gun since it appears to be the original. If time comes to
move the gun along (doubtful as it is a sweet little piece),
I'll replace it back with the raybar.
Good to know that you are looking for these though,
I will keep you in mind if my plans change.
BTW, Do you know what the factory finish on the wood was?
Serial # is 5120XXX. This gun is so clean, I'm assuming it has been refinished.
And what is the finish on the BBls? Looks like it should stand up quite well to the elements.
Only ding against this gun is the hairline cracks forming at the head of the stock
between the semi-circles above and below.
I reckon my best course of action is to glass bed and make sure the thru-bolt
stays tight?
Thanks again Walter.
-jim
