Greetings,
This is my first post here, seems like a great forum.
I recently inherited a wonderful old Ithaca double from my father. Its a gun that has actually been in our family since it was new and was given to my dad many years ago. Its a solidly built ten gauge and though it shows some wear and tear its in very good shape.
I have never considered myself an expert in older shotguns and so recently I did some research on Ithaca guns. I looked up the serial number and to the best of my ability have learned that my gun is a Flues Model, made in about 1924/25. I had thought that perhaps it was an NID and that I should have no problem shooting factory game loads (lead only). Now that I know its a Flues I have some concerns.
I have been reading that Flues model guns have some shortcomings. Especially the earlier smaller gauge guns. I wonder how "safe" it is to shoot. As much as I would like to take this gun on the March Turkey hunt on the Navajo Reservation, I don't want to destroy a family heirloom.
Would appreciate any advice. Once I clean the old lady up a little I will share some pics.
