Originally Posted By: KY Jon


Ithaca small bore and Lefever small bore guns were often struck thin from the factory. I had a DS which was untouched with .018 barrels and a Ithaca 20 which has .020 barrels. Highly doubt the Ithaca has ever been honed or refinished. In fact its so thin I wont refinish it. Best to leave as is.


KY Jon,

Reference to the Ithaca. I have a 20 ga Flues that also has thin walls (.018"/.020") and shows no sign of honing or outside work. Did you shoot yours? If so, what loads?

John