peacemaker45
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As I was perusing the "old and interesting," section the other day, I came across an Ithaca Flues Model, in 20 ga, choked IC/M. It was astonishingly light and handy, with the tag claiming 5.5 lbs. It seemed in good condition, both cosmetic and mechanically. It even pointed quite naturally for me.
I didn't buy it right then, in an attempt to get a handle on my general impulsivity, after all, I've got plenty of shotguns. However, I've since managed to convince myself that since most of my guns are big heavy 12s, a svelte 20 like this would make an excellent gun for long walking days after upland birds. After all, upland hunting is three quarters about the romance of the thing, and what's more romantic than a smallbore, fast handling side by side?
Anyhow, what should a prospective buyer of vintage Ithaca doubles know and watch for? Are they solid, serviceable guns? Would the chambers accept modern ammunition, or would one need to look for short shells, like some of the old English guns?
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I didn't buy it right then, in an attempt to get a handle on my general impulsivity, after all, I've got plenty of shotguns. However, I've since managed to convince myself that since most of my guns are big heavy 12s, a svelte 20 like this would make an excellent gun for long walking days after upland birds. After all, upland hunting is three quarters about the romance of the thing, and what's more romantic than a smallbore, fast handling side by side?
Anyhow, what should a prospective buyer of vintage Ithaca doubles know and watch for? Are they solid, serviceable guns? Would the chambers accept modern ammunition, or would one need to look for short shells, like some of the old English guns?
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