Ithaca 16 ga SXS

My nephew was offered a Ithaca 16ga double barrel yesterday . It is the New Field Grade model . He said it has a short stock ( 13 1/2” to the furthest trigger ) and a recoil pad , with a 26” barrel . I would say condition is good .

He asked me what it was worth . I told him that is one I will have to ask about myself . I told him if I were to guess , $600 to $800 dollars .

What price would you put on it from my description ?

I called Ithaca and they said it was made in 1952 and is worth $300 to $350 in 80 condition .

I shoulder it today and it shoulder very nice and well balanced .

My nephew got the Ithaca in a trade . After my nephew told him what it was worth he said that he was going to take it to a gun store and sell it for $250 dollars . My nephew said I will give you that and he said no , I will trade it to you for your 870 youth shotgun and you wield the muffler on my truck . I told my nephew he should still give him $50 or $100 dollars to go with it . They are friends and work together and not count the muffler as part of the deal because he helps you when asked .

If it was a 20ga I would not had a problem giving him $400 dollars for it , the way it fit me .