In their day Ithaca side-by-sides sold in the same price range with Parker and Fox at the various model levels. Generally, Ithaca doubles are fine quality American smoothbores. Because Ithaca also made pumps and other less expensive long guns, the Ithaca name does not presently have the cache of those makers who only built doubles. In conclusion, an Ithaca Lewis is a first class piece.

J.K.B. von Falkenhorst