old, small, Ithaca rifle
I've got an old, small rifle. My dad bought it from a local dealer about 30 years ago. Dad swears it's an "Ithaca Youth Rifle". He's quite sure it's "pre-war". He's unable to say _which_ war.
Dad has been every where and done a little of everything. But, he's at a point where he doesn't actually remember it all.
Dad says there's a model on the gun. I'm not finding it, the only #'s consist of a 9 digit # that seems to be more like a serial #.
Would this be a gun that I should have fixed-up for my 8yr, as his 1st 22? (He's shooting a little Wal-mart BB gun) Or is this a relic?
Dad would ashamed at my lack of gun knowalge...I'm sure I've forgotten more than most little girls where ever taught. It's so true...if you don't use it, you loose it.
Linda
Dad has been every where and done a little of everything. But, he's at a point where he doesn't actually remember it all.
Dad says there's a model on the gun. I'm not finding it, the only #'s consist of a 9 digit # that seems to be more like a serial #.
Would this be a gun that I should have fixed-up for my 8yr, as his 1st 22? (He's shooting a little Wal-mart BB gun) Or is this a relic?
Dad would ashamed at my lack of gun knowalge...I'm sure I've forgotten more than most little girls where ever taught. It's so true...if you don't use it, you loose it.
Linda
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I think we will need a little more information. Bolt action? lever action? pump? single shot? Sometimes the model number gets hid on the barrel under the forestock. 0 -
Ithaca sold a number of 22 rifles ( Single Shot, Pump & Lever ), under their name in the 60's & 70's.
If you can give us a detailed description of the rifle, we might be able to help you further?
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Noticed it was your first post.Welcome to the board.-- If you can get more specific as to the type of gun as stated above, there is probably someone who can help you better.........good luck......[8D] 0 -
While Ithaca made a number of .22's, I'd be surprised if you didn't find your gun to be either a Remington or Stevens.
Ithaca made a number if .22's that resemble a Winchester lever gun in looks. They also made some excellent semi-auto .22's that are still unappreciated as they're a bit ugly. I wouldn't be surprised if they made a boys model in some of their singles, but I have no record of it. (Note - Ithaca's are considered a step above most of the other inexpensive small rifles.)
On the other hand, both Remington and Stevens made a real business of selling inexpensive boys guns. Stevens made some really nice models that have come into the collectors realm. As for Remington, I don't think they ever made the transition. Their boys guns were crude, cheap, and safe.
I had a shot-out one and put in the trash. That's where $3.00 rifles should go after a career of 50 hard years or so. That, or as a wall decoration somewhere.
Nord0
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