ithaca sxs info needed

hdwrench

June 24, 2002 20:40

just picked up an old double . would like to find out more info on it . is there a website that dates this brand ? my smith wrote
"model f " on the reciet . it a hammerless 12ga with two triggers .
made in usa on left barrel smokeless powder steel on the other .
ithaca gun co,othaca ,n.y. is stamped on the reciever .serial number is 343xxx .all info will be helpfull .can this gun shootmodern shells?

is it a 2.75 chamber ?

thanks wrench .

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  nord

  June 25, 2002 04:03

  Your gun is pre-1925 (425,000). The receipt probably indicates a Flues model.
  
  Safe to shoot with modern rounds??? Hard to give a good answer. The frame of your gun is a touch on the light side. Heavy use can cause cracks. Further, the tubes may not be relieved for 2 3/4" loads. Any good smith can remedy this problem.
  
  It really all comes down to condition. If in good shape, the old girl will toss lead well into the 21st century.
  
  Nord

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  punchie

  June 25, 2002 08:23

  Yep, Flues Model dating to 1919 or 1920.
  
  AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

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  hdwrench

  June 25, 2002 17:29

  thanks for that info , would you know the value of this gun ?
  it was called a field grade , the wood is good but the bluing is gone .bores are good and she locks nice and tite .how can i determine the chamber length ? it's not written on the barrel . thanks,wrench

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