Revised: 3/12/2015

Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31.

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 7 KNICK SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH ENGRAVING SIGNED “MCGRAW”.

SN 404283. (1956) Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved with fig leaves and figs on rear bolsters, along with “Ithaca Gun Co Inc” in arched ribands. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, chamber, and patent numbers. Case hardened action is engraved with near full coverage of more fig leaves and figs, with fine stippled background surrounding relief gold inlaid two color gold birds; pair of mallards in yellow gold, one with light gold head, fly over marsh with cattails highlighted in light gold, on left side. Right side depicts a pair of pheasant, a cock pheasant flying has light gold head, and a hen is standing on light gold grass. Bottom of action depicts a heraldic eagle in yellow gold, with light gold head, over engraved “Made in USA”. Yellow gold snipe flies over light gold foliage on trigger guard bow. This fine engraving is by long time Ithaca engraver, Bill McGraw, whose signature “McGraw” appears on fig stem on left side. Fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over open sided black white line trap pad. There is also a white line between stock and Ithaca marked black grip cap. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Grip and side panels are checkered in borderless fancy fleur-di-lis pattern with numerous fleur-di-lis and ribbons throughout. Matching flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .038 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The Steven Harris Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue with some silvering on sharp edge of rib, and some light scattered marks. Action retains approx 60% muted orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges, and at bottom, as well as top tang. Trigger guard retains perhaps 15% orig blue, considerably silvered at front of bow, and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn and filled. Bore is excellent with a few light scratches toward breech end. Action has just a hint of looseness. Ejector is strong. A fine example of this scarce Ithaca. 4-55065 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2582

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2582	$9,775.00	Revised: 3/12/2015 Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 7 KNICK SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH ENGRAVING SIGNED “MCGRAW”. SN 404283. (1956) Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Bbl with raised, matted, ventilated rib is engraved with fig leaves and figs on rear bolsters, along with “Ithaca Gun Co Inc” in arched ribands. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, grade, chamber, and patent numbers. Case hardened action is engraved with near full coverage of more fig leaves and figs, with fine stippled background surrounding relief gold inlaid two color gold birds; pair of mallards in yellow gold, one with light gold head, fly over marsh with cattails highlighted in light gold, on left side. Right side depicts a pair of pheasant, a cock pheasant flying has light gold head, and a hen is standing on light gold grass. Bottom of action depicts a heraldic eagle in yellow gold, with light gold head, over engraved “Made in USA”. Yellow gold snipe flies over light gold foliage on trigger guard bow. This fine engraving is by long time Ithaca engraver, Bill McGraw, whose signature “McGraw” appears on fig stem on left side. Fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over open sided black white line trap pad. There is also a white line between stock and Ithaca marked black grip cap. A vacant gold shield is on toe line. Grip and side panels are checkered in borderless fancy fleur-di-lis pattern with numerous fleur-di-lis and ribbons throughout. Matching flared beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .038 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: The Steven Harris Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl retains 95%+ orig blue with some silvering on sharp edge of rib, and some light scattered marks. Action retains approx 60% muted orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges, and at bottom, as well as top tang. Trigger guard retains perhaps 15% orig blue, considerably silvered at front of bow, and at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with some light marks and scratches, checkering lightly worn and filled. Bore is excellent with a few light scratches toward breech end. Action has just a hint of looseness. Ejector is strong. A fine example of this scarce Ithaca. 4-55065 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2582 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION ITHACA GRADE 7 KNICK SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH ENGRAVING SIGNED “MCGRAW”.