Antique Gun Identification


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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:18 pm
I am looking for assistance identifying an antique Ithaca shotgun I recently inherited from my father who got it from his brother-in-law who got it from some other family member. At this point, no one in the family knows anything about the origin of this firearm. It has a serial number in the 250,000 range. From what I can tell by the “Models, Serial Numbers and Manufacturing Dates for Ithaca Guns” pamphlet on Ithaca’s website, it is either a Crass and Nig (1894-1895), Lefever Nitro Special (1927-1928), Flues and Nig (1914-1915), or Western Arms Mode (1931). Looking at photos online, I cannot rule out any of these models. Any identification assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
--JoeyG.

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:15 pm
Wow, you'd have to post some photos to give us something to go by.
Also, all markings, including proof markings.
And does it have Damascus or fluid steel barrels.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:48 pm
BPskeeter,
Thank you for your interest and rapid reply. I will post some photos this weekend.
--JoeyG.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:11 pm
Some things that might help to identify are---are the barrels damascus or steel (what does it say on the barrels), what are the lengths of the chambers, what is there for engraving on the sides of the receiver, is it a heavier gun as the Flues models were quite light, what is the gauge. Posting a pic would really help.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:40 pm
Thank you for your interest. I am unable to post photos. I have a request in with the adminstrators to resolve the issue and will post the phots as soon as I can.
--JoeyG.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:15 pm
Photos attached.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:16 pm
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:17 pm
Still More Photos
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:18 pm
Last Set. Thanks again. Let me know if there are any other photos you would like to see.
--JoeyG.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:50 am
I do believe that you have a Flues. Serial numbers match up. If it was a Lefever, it would be marked as such.
What condition are the bores in? Do you have plans to shoot it? If you do, make sure that you have the chamber length checked by a competent gunsmith.
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