Ithaca model 51,cleaning instructions.

[MISFIRE]

I inherited an Ithaca model 51 semiautomatic, I have no idea how old it is and I have no idea how to clean beyond running a patch down the barrel and cleaning what I can reach with the chamber open.I would appreciate any help you can give.
Bill

 

[Fred Fuller]

There's an exploded drawing at http://www.stevespages.com/ipb-ithaca-model51.html , FWIW.

Don't see an owner's manual online, even from Ithaca. And there's nothing about it in the manuals I have. Have heard it was a parts breaker though.

Check with THR's Harley Nolden at http://www.thehighroad.org/forumdisplay.php?f=31 , see if there's anything there, if you don't get the help you need here.

Good luck,

lpl/nc