Ithica m49 22 rifle
Hello i have an old single shot falling block rifle that was given to me many years ago by a family friend. It reads Ithica m49 Ithica ny and i think usa on the barrel... It is a very short and small gun...It will only shoot shorts and longs but not a long rifle cartridge. Does anyone know of some history on it? such as how old it may be and of value. Any info will be greatly appreciated!
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it should shoot LR too..single shot drop block 1965-71 140.00 tops 0 -
You will have to clean the bore, when you shoot shorts and longs the total length of the cartridge is shorter causing a build up at the end of the chamber. Clean carefully and the long rifle cartridges will drop in. Very fun to shoot. 0 -
That was my first .22 rifle as it was for many kids in the early 1960's. I still miss that little plinker! It will fire .22 long rifles but may be leaded up from firing .22 shorts.
By the way: It's ITHACA, not Ithica.0 -
The single shot version was made from 61 to 78. I've got a few of these, they are fun to shoot. 0 -
The Ithaca Model 49 Saddle Gun was also my first .22 rifle (Christmas 1966). Over the years, I have put more than 100,000 rounds of 22 LR through it, and it is still quite accurate[^].
I agree that the problem is a dirty chamber. Clean it up real good, and it will chamber and shoot 22 LR cartridges just fine.0 -
I collect Ithaca's and that is one of my favorites.. Grew up on one.. 0 -
I have one and 2 clones made by Agawam Arms with which I terrorized ground squirel through much of my youth. It's also the gun I used to "clean out" skunk nests with. I'ts amazing how fast you can learn to reload them. 0 -
thanks 4 the i will try cleaning it... it is in pretty rough cosmetic shape but still shoots very well and is quite accurate. Can i sand and repaint the receiver since it is scuffed up pretty bad? it looks to be some sort of cast aluminum...thanks 0 -
quote:Originally posted by georgiaboy
thanks 4 the i will try cleaning it... it is in pretty rough cosmetic shape but still shoots very well and is quite accurate. Can i sand and repaint the receiver since it is scuffed up pretty bad? it looks to be some sort of cast aluminum...thanks
The receiver is made of "Zamak", a zinc alloy. If it's badly scuffed up, I would strip it and repaint it.0 -
Do Not dry fire the Ithaca 49 , the firing pin will mash the edge of the chamber , and the firing pin will break . I just repaired a pair of them that had been dry fired way too much . There is a safety notch on the hammer that will prevent an uncocked gun from firing if dropped . A nice feature on a kids gun ! As far as resale value , they aren't worth any more than any other used single shot .22 unless NIB . 0 -
This is great info! im thinking about cleaning it up and giving it to my nephew... also the barrel has a good bit of rust... if i sand it down without the expense of getting it reblued is there any other options that i could refinish it with? 0 -
I did have a firing pin break on one of mine. The only other problem I have had is happening to all three guns. All three went unused for about 10 years. When I took them out they all experienced misfires. I took them apart and cleaned them but the problem was not solved. They NEVER misfired before being put away no matter what ammo I used. Because it affects all of them I suspect it may be something to do with the ammo.Ive just been using the bulk packs of Federal or winchester. Possibly irregularities in rim thickness. I have not measured rims or tried match grade ammo to find out if that is the case. 0
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