Ithaca 10g side/side question

Locust Fork

I was just looking for some info on this one before I put it up for a penny on Gun Broker....

(here is a link to the picks of the gun on the General forums)

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=246005

Bert H.

It is a late production Flues Model (late in the year 1925). It has a special order English style straight-grip buttstock, but unfortunately, somebody cut it down and installed an aftermarket recoil pad on it (bad news collector-wise). If you will post a picture of the stamped markings on the watertable (the flat part of the frame that the barrels sit on), I can tell you what grade it is.

The overall graded condition is "Fair" (NRA modern grading standards). There is very little original case colors left on the frame, the barrels are plum/brown, the buttstock appears to be refinished, and it was cutdown for the aftermarket recoil pad.

Lastly, it is chambered for an obselete 2-7/8" shell (you can not shoot this gun with modern 10 gauge shotshells).

Because it has been messed with, it is no longer a "collector" grade gun. Because it is chambered for obselete shells, it is no longer a "shooter". End result... not worth much $$$ (maybe $250).

tsavo303

is there any safe way to lengthen the chamber?

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by tsavo303
is there any safe way to lengthen the chamber?


Yes, but No. Yes, the chambers could be lengthened, but it would not be safe to shoot 3.5" shells in that gun.

The Ithaca Flues Model was not noted for being an overly strong frame, and it definitely was not made to handle the pounding that shooting modern 10 gauge shells would impose upon it.

Locust Fork

There aren't many marks on this one. There is a letter F above the number 10 and the nitro proof mark on the bottom of the barrels.

Hawk Carse

Ballistic Products Inc. has a cutter to shorten 3.5" magnums to 2 7/8" and I bet they have load data. There are a few rough tough Cowboy Action Shooters who would find a home for a sound if messed with 10 bore, and would probably pay more than $250.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork



There aren't many marks on this one. There is a letter F above the number 10 and the nitro proof mark on the bottom of the barrels.


It is a Field grade (bottom of the line gun).

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
There are a few rough tough Cowboy Action Shooters who would find a home for a sound if messed with 10 bore, and would probably pay more than $250.


Doubtful in my opinion... you have to factor in the additional cost of having the forcing cones lengthened after paying $250 for the gun + $30 or so in shipping. That said, we will see what it actually sells for once LF lists it[:)].

Locust Fork

I had a guy who had won one of my auctions and he had said he was looking for a 10 guage double barrel. I have no idea who it was though. I was hoping that I would have figured it out before I listed it, but no luck. I will go ahead and get it on line and hope they are watching my listings.

I just haven't seen any of these and wondered what I had here. The book doesn't give much to go by as far as what the difference is...so I was at a loss.

Since there aren't any to compare it to I have no idea what it will bring. I know about what it will do in the store, but as far as on line goes....who knows?

Locust Fork

Bert....thank you very much for your info. I forgot to thank you earlier, I really appreciate your time and knowledge of guns.

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
Bert....thank you very much for your info. I forgot to thank you earlier, I really appreciate your time and knowledge of guns.


You are quite welcome[:)].