Ithaca O/U shotguns

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?

-S

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.

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!

Spike88 · 03-29-09, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Syxx_Killer

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!

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/ad...p?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

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Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

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/ad...p?itemID=18533

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

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

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Originally Posted by Frame57

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.

Syxx_Killer · 03-29-09, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by antikristuseke

That is an amazing looking shootgun, would love to have one of those myself.

Same here. It looks incredible!

03-29-09, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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.

03-28-09, 11:53 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ithaca O/U shotguns 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? -S __________________

03-29-09, 01:17 AM	#2
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hell, fire the weapon. It is like having a gorgeous gal and not %$#&@# her.... __________________ "My Religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds." Albert Einstein

03-29-09, 10:35 AM	#7
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	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/ad...p?itemID=18533 __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-29-09, 10:58 AM	#8
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	pretty gun, NeonSamurai, that kinda sounds like it. __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

03-29-09, 11:44 AM	#9
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I am sure he meant plated. No firearms Co. would make a weapon with soft metal. __________________ "My Religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds." Albert Einstein

03-29-09, 03:46 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	But dont overuse it! Even a gorgeus gal turns sacky if overused.

03-29-09, 07:57 AM	#4
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Firearms were made to be fired.

03-29-09, 08:00 AM	#5
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	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!

03-29-09, 11:57 AM	#11
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	It looks like it has "Hi-Viz" sights. Was this altered or did it come that way? __________________ "My Religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble minds." Albert Einstein

03-29-09, 12:34 PM	#13
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	That is an amazing looking shootgun, would love to have one of those myself.