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SUBMAN1
03-28-09, 11:53 PM
Anyone have any comments about Ithaca shotguns? I was just given one. They don't make guns like this anymore, I can tell you that. It has fully engraved metal work, 24k gold trigger, you name it. This one is in perfect condition too. I am told one box of ammo went through it, sometime back in the mid 1970's, and by looking at it, I believe it.

Anyway, I am even wondering if I should put a round through it and simply leave it in its pristine condition?

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Frame57
03-29-09, 01:17 AM
Hell, fire the weapon. It is like having a gorgeous gal and not *%$#&*@# her....
Dowly
03-29-09, 03:46 AM
But dont overuse it! Even a gorgeus gal turns sacky if overused. :salute:
antikristuseke
03-29-09, 07:57 AM
Firearms were made to be fired.
Syxx_Killer
03-29-09, 08:00 AM
Would it be possible to post a picture? I don't know much about shotguns, but I would sure like to see it. It sounds like a real beaut! :D
Spike88
03-29-09, 10:24 AM
Would it be possible to post a picture? I don't know much about shotguns, but I would sure like to see it. It sounds like a real beaut! :D
I concur.
NeonSamurai
03-29-09, 10:35 AM
Sounds like a wall ornament to me. Also how can the trigger be 24k gold? Pure gold is way to soft for something like that, unless its plated, in which case it will wear easily. I would just display it myself as i doubt it was made for actual use (unless your some rich schmuck).

Is it this model?
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=18533
Sledgehammer427
03-29-09, 10:58 AM
pretty gun, NeonSamurai, that kinda sounds like it.
Frame57
03-29-09, 11:44 AM
I am sure he meant plated. No firearms Co. would make a weapon with soft metal.
SUBMAN1
03-29-09, 11:45 AM
Sounds like a wall ornament to me. Also how can the trigger be 24k gold? Pure gold is way to soft for something like that, unless its plated, in which case it will wear easily. I would just display it myself as i doubt it was made for actual use (unless your some rich schmuck).

Is it this model?
http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/product_details.php?itemID=18533


That is the model. Some better pics of another one from a different site:

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132099093.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132098984.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132099062.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132098875.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132098921.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132099218.jpg

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/125671000/125671849/pix1132099187.jpg
Frame57
03-29-09, 11:57 AM
It looks like it has "Hi-Viz" sights. Was this altered or did it come that way?
SUBMAN1
03-29-09, 12:13 PM
It looks like it has "Hi-Viz" sights. Was this altered or did it come that way?

Comes that way.
antikristuseke
03-29-09, 12:34 PM
That is an amazing looking shootgun, would love to have one of those myself.:salute:
Syxx_Killer
03-29-09, 12:49 PM
That is an amazing looking shootgun, would love to have one of those myself.:salute:

Same here. It looks incredible! :yeah:
OneToughHerring
03-29-09, 01:57 PM
Comes that way.

Isn't it a bit stupid to have a sight like that on a gun that's really not meant to be shot with? Just wondering...

I've never shot with an Ithaca shotgun but I liked it in the game Mafia.
Sailor Steve
03-29-09, 03:20 PM
Nice piece of iron. I have no idea one way or the other on whether you should use it for what it was meant or keep it perfect.

Tough choice. Have fun with it either way.:sunny:
Freiwillige
03-29-09, 04:00 PM
I have the same gun. Its a duck hunter and not overly rare. Shoot it, Enjoy it and when your done make darn sure you clean it!
sunvalleyslim
03-29-09, 08:34 PM
I have the same gun. Its a duck hunter and not overly rare. Shoot it, Enjoy it and when your done make darn sure you clean it!

Well said Freiwillige.........Enjoy it and keep it clean, what good is it sitting as an ornament.....guns are meant to be shot.............enjoy............:salute: