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Offline coyotesbluff

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Ithica lever action
« on: January 17, 2009, 02:58:02 PM »
My gun shop just put out a used Ithica lever action single shot .22mag on the shelf for $165 ,I don't know much about it does anyone here have ,one or ever had one ,if so how are they ? I never really see much being said much here on them. I held it and it feels very comfortable and the action works like butter.
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Re: Ithica lever action
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 03:49:19 PM »
The single shot was the Ithaca Model 49 Saddlegun, with a Martini-style tilting block action, made in both LR or .22 Mag from 1961 to 1978.
A "Deluxe" model had impressed checkering on the stock.

$165 is all the $$$ for one, even today.  That is more $$$ than the  100% blue book value for a Standard Model 49.

They were made with a painted alloy receiver and open sights, and are extremely expensive and difficult to scope - although an XS LeverScout scope mount might be able to be fitted to one.

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Re: Ithica lever action
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 02:51:38 AM »
Thank you Rangr44 for the info. This one I suppose is the "Deluxe" model it was very nice and didn't look to see much use no scratches or signs of rust or even use. But this model isn't really a sought after rifle ?
Was it because of the scope mounting issues or was it other issues as well ? So my shop is selling it for
over the top $$ amount ? What would you pay for this gun if you found it appealing .
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Re: Ithica lever action
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 01:27:09 PM »
I've owned them, years ago, when they were first introduced.

With some use, the paint chips off the receiver, etc, and they start to look tacky - yet they're not safe queen status.

JMO, but I wouldn't pay a cent over $110 for one in 100% condition - in fact I wouldn't even buy one again - but YMMV, of course.

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Re: Ithica lever action
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2009, 01:15:56 PM »
I like them myself, I would gladly pay that for one in .22 mag! No second though
what so ever! I have only ever seen a couple in that chambering.
They do kind of get ugly with age though.
Double click the picture below.
don't have to be pretty to be a hunting rifle though.
made no difference to the squirrel.
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Re: Ithica lever action
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 11:03:51 AM »
I had shot two others and owned one they are made of cheap materials(aluminun and pinned together) but are very accurate little rifles!
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Re: Ithaca lever action
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2009, 05:21:57 PM »
Hi
  I have two Ithaca Saddle Ring carbines lever action in .22 long rifle.
They were made by Erma Gun Co. in Germany.  They shoot well and are fun to use. I like them.  They are just a couple of many .22's we use.
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