*RARE ITHACA GRADE 7E DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

*RARE ITHACA GRADE 7E DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 454052. NID Model with 32″ bbls choked FULL/FULL with matted ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Ithaca sgl selective trigger. Bbls have “ITHACA GUN CO.” engraved on right bbl & “ITHACA, N.Y. U.S.A.” on left bbl. Receiver has full coverage, large, foliate engraved patterns with fine stippled background. Left side has yellow/gold & rose/gold flying ducks with a gold corn stalk on left side, yellow/gold & rose/gold pheasants on right side, and a gold elk head on trigger bow & Ithaca’s rose/gold spread winged American eagle on bottom with “MADE IN USA” in a ribbon below eagle. Receiver has cocked indicators. Engraving patterns extend about 1-1/2″ over chambers. Mounted with replacement, presentation grade, feather crotch cut American walnut with large fleur-de-lis carved & checkered beavertail forearm with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered pistol grip buttstock with carved & checkered raise side panels, 14-1/4″ over a solid red pad. There are incised carved patterns behind grip & a blank gold initial shield on bottom. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .035. Bore diameter: left – .695, right – .697. Weight: 8 lbs. 14.4 oz. Included is aletter from Walter Snyder, historian for Ithaca Gun Co, in which he states “Your NID 7E, serial number 454052, is listed as having a 32 inch barrel, 12 gauge with “all extras”. It was originally shipped to VonLengerke & Antoine on 7/23/29 and later reshipped to P. B. Beleart,, a West Coast dealer”. CONDITION: Very fine, replaced wood as noted. Bbls retain about all of a fine restored blue & receiver most of its orig strong case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches & some heat crazing on comb & left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-57917 JR353 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	1250	$10,350.00	RARE ITHACA GRADE 7E DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 454052. NID Model with 32″ bbls choked FULL/FULL with matted ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, crossbolt rib extension, ejectors & Ithaca sgl selective trigger. Bbls have “ITHACA GUN CO.” engraved on right bbl & “ITHACA, N.Y. U.S.A.” on left bbl. Receiver has full coverage, large, foliate engraved patterns with fine stippled background. Left side has yellow/gold & rose/gold flying ducks with a gold corn stalk on left side, yellow/gold & rose/gold pheasants on right side, and a gold elk head on trigger bow & Ithaca’s rose/gold spread winged American eagle on bottom with “MADE IN USA” in a ribbon below eagle. Receiver has cocked indicators. Engraving patterns extend about 1-1/2″ over chambers. Mounted with replacement, presentation grade, feather crotch cut American walnut with large fleur-de-lis carved & checkered beavertail forearm with fleur-de-lis carved & checkered pistol grip buttstock with carved & checkered raise side panels, 14-1/4″ over a solid red pad. There are incised carved patterns behind grip & a blank gold initial shield on bottom. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Bore restrictions: left – .035, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .035. Bore diameter: left – .695, right – .697. Weight: 8 lbs. 14.4 oz. Included is aletter from Walter Snyder, historian for Ithaca Gun Co, in which he states “Your NID 7E, serial number 454052, is listed as having a 32 inch barrel, 12 gauge with “all extras”. It was originally shipped to VonLengerke & Antoine on 7/23/29 and later reshipped to P. B. Beleart,, a West Coast dealer”. CONDITION: Very fine, replaced wood as noted. Bbls retain about all of a fine restored blue & receiver most of its orig strong case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches & some heat crazing on comb & left side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-57917 JR353 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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