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A buddy of mine was recently given an Ithaca 20ga sxs and I told him I'd find out what I could about the gun. Hope someone can look this up for me.
It's a 20ga with 26" barrels
Serial # 46240
Double Triggers
Pistol Grip
Splinter Fore End
Single Bead
Western Arms Branch of the Ithaca Gun Company,
Ithaca, New York
If someone can tell us when this gun was made and a value it would be appreciated. It's a birthday present for one of his boys.
Many Thanks
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That's a Western Arms Long Range by Ithaca Gun Co. and per http://www.gunshop.com/dgsnos5.htm was made in 36' or 37'. It should have 2 3/4 chambers and with 26" brls might be IC/M. Western Arms was the lowest quality, below the Nitro Special, of Ithaca SxSs but it's certainly a solid utility grade gun. 20s are more valuable than 12s. Cabela's has a very nice 16 and you might compare the case colors on his 20g: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/conten...erarchyId=11657
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Good information, thank you. S1
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On another board a writer responded that the Western Arms Shotguns were mfg. with an iron receiver rather that steel to cut costs. To me, this seems unlikely. have you heard or read anything about this?
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Yes, they called it 'malleable iron'. Probably doesn't matter if shells are used for which it was intended 70 yrs ago-I'd use nothing heavier than 7/8 oz standard target loads and 3/4 oz handloads would be even better. It's still a fine utility grade gun that should have lots more years of shooting in it if it's in good shape. Drew
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"The new Long Range Double was built on a lock and bolting design similar to that of the Nitro special but the double had two significant features that were different. The frame was made from malleable iron, which was less costly to machine..."
From "The Ithaca Gun Co.- From the Begining" by Walter Claude Snyder
It's amazing how many people read both of these boards.
Cary
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