51 Ithaca......opinions on quality,please.

218Beekeep

I have a very nice rifle sighted smooth bore slug barrel for the 51 Ithaca,I had it for sale...but it`s eatin` at me to find a shotgun to put it on...are they good?....Is it worth it?It`s not that I don`t already have a Deerslayer,870s,and other sluggers,but,you know the feelin`..it`s like ya need it..even if ya don`t need it!! .218

218Beekeep

Come now,surely!.218

Ozlander

They are an O.K. autoloader three shot capacity. If you can't hit a deer in two shots, i would expect it to be gone by the third.Ozlander

Dave3

218 I'm an Ithaca fan and bought a 51 in 12 and 20. Shortly after purchase the bolt handle fell out. They pull right out, got another for 15 dollars at a show. The 12 dosen't cycle to well though. The 20 is a fine gun though three shot capacity is a pain when shootin' clays behind the house. I have a buddy with 20 and his gives him trouble. You can get parts from Ithaca for them. How much for the slug barrel?

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25-06

Sir, if you want something relaible stay away for the 51. The bolt handles falling out is a common problem, as is slide arm breakage. Parts are hard to find, or have been. I was not aware that the new Ithaca company was selling parts for 51's. You might want to check that out before buying one.