Author Topic: ITHACA IS BACK!!! (Read 3595 times)

Rogmatt · « **on:** February 07, 2006, 01:30:49 PM »

http://www.ithacagunsusa.com/

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2006, 02:02:47 PM »

God is good!!!!!!
Jim

Busta · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2006, 02:41:53 PM »

Good News indeed! :grin:

Savage .250 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2006, 01:58:20 AM »

Good news for an "old" line company. Made in America, works for me.

razdog76 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2006, 04:35:31 AM »

The best news all week. Although I love my deerslayer II, I hope that this company will address the customer service issues which no doubt helped close the doors.

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2006, 05:51:39 AM »

Need to expand the business past the old tired Model 37---otherwise they'll go under ---again.

Haven't even seen a new Ithaca in a gunshop in YEARS-----even before they went under.

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2006, 07:07:10 AM »

Sad to see them leave NY but I am happy that they will again be manufacturing shotguns here in the USA...

Maybe a 20GA Deerslayer will be in the works...Fully rifled with a cantilever scope mount...Sounds good to me. Keep your fingers crossed.

mjbgalt · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2006, 10:08:09 AM »

That's within 2 hours of me. I am going to drive up and take a look this summer and see if I can't tour the plant and give you guys a report back.

I sure as heck want to support these guys if i can...

-Matt

TNrifleman · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2006, 04:31:45 AM »

This is great news. I hope this time, things all come together.

Graybeard · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2006, 07:00:33 AM »

In spite of all your shouts of hooray and your apparent happiness at the news I have to say I do not think there is a place for them in today's market place. How many of you own an Ithaca? How many of you have bought a new one in the last ten years? How many of you definitely are going to buy one from the new Ithaca?

See my point?

Now IF the Winchester 1300 really is done for maybe a few folks who would have otherwise bought one might buy an Ithaca pump instead but not enough to keep them afloat.

Unless they find a market nitch they are doomed and the pump shotgun ain't it. If they would make SxS shotguns like those of old and accept the small market that is then maybe they could stay afloat awhile. But in reality Ithaca never was much of a player and never really made much of anything that sold well enough to keep a company viable. These are just facts, reality that bears on their likely place in the market whether we hate to see them go or not. The hard cold reality is there is no place for them today. Sad but still I think true.

Rogmatt · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2006, 04:36:01 PM »

There is a link on their new website to a radio interview the President did. He says they want to bring back the Knicker Bocker and the NID. I think even some lever single shots rimfire as well.
Like Greybeard, I have serious doubts about their long term success, but I do wish them long term success & prosperity. It is possible, but will be difficult. I sincerely hope the new owners can prove our fears to be wrong.

Note I recieved from one of the new owners:

Roger,
Much appreciated, response has been overwhelming to
the revitalization of the company.
Yes, the 37 is a popular gun and although we will be making a few changes - it will still retain its look, feel and
function. I will keep you posted as we move downstream.
Respectfully,
Craig Marshall

Flyrodder · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2006, 01:42:47 PM »

Praise The Lord!!!! The Best News I've Heard In Months!!!!

msorenso · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2006, 04:29:37 AM »

This is great news.. I do agree they need to expand what they are selling! What your take on Winchester with m70,& 94 there GB?

Flyrodder · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2006, 10:08:05 AM »

I agree with graybeard, they should stick with doubles. If Winchester stays out of buisiness they should also design a high-powered bolt rifle, but I know that's easier said than done. I'd buy an Ithaca before anything else if they made one.

Don Fischer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2006, 12:04:49 PM »

I think at one point they did make a bolt rifle. Didn't last long. They also used to make Lafever sxs's. Nice guns to. I've got an old 16 ga mod 37 and there is, in my opinion, no smoother pump around. Ithaca has made some really fine guns, their marketing sucks. And in todays market, like Graybeard, I doubt they would make it. Remington doesn't sell many 870's out of their custom shop and the one's I've seen from there are not as smooth as the mod 37, still can't sell enough of them.

If they brought back the Lafever as the fine gun it once was, who'd buy it? I think it was Remington did the Parker reproduction. That was one nice gun, couldn't sell enough! The mod 21 couldn't float Winchester by itself.

They could probally get the right's to the old Marlin RM7 rifle. That was a nice rifle, nobody wanted it.

I've often though that someone should market a rifle in wildcat cartridges only, include the standard improved cartridges. Package them with a good set of dies and load data. Now that might work but, probally wouldn't float the company by itself.

Think I'll not hold my breath and hang onto my 16 ga mod 37 tightly!

Daks · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2006, 07:21:40 AM »

I own an Ithaca NID from the first year they came out. It was my aunt's favorite bird gun and it still shoots great. If Ithaca would go back to making an affordable boxlock SxS again, they might have something to crow about.

steveus · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2006, 04:23:40 AM »

We can talk all day about how great the 37 is ( I certainly love all of mine), but Graybeard is almost right. It takes a lot to stay in business these days. You can take a look at USRA's catalog or web and just see a bunch of bad moves they've made. With all the interest in small guages now, I would really like Ithaca to come out with 37's in 410 and 28. Might make a difference. I believe they could take enough pre-orders to give some cash flow. I wish them well. Steveus

P.S. Don't screw it up. If the 37 is going to be different (cheaper) don't call it a 37. Give it another name. My opinion of course

shotgunner · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2006, 02:46:33 AM »

I remember Christmas morning when I was 13. The last box under the tree was a 12 gauge Ithaca 37, that was 33 years ago. I am glad to see them back. I think the best thing they could do is revive the " Nick " single barrel trap gun, with a higher rib and stock. I have several NID doubles and would buy a small gauge field grade gun it it was not too expencive. Maybe a old style 37 with the small forend, the 20 gauge was especially nice. Good luck to them, Shotgunner

NYH1 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2006, 06:13:10 AM »

I have a model 37 (made in '72) with a 28" barrel and a 20" smooth bore slug barrel. It's nice but I don't use it so I'm probably gonna sell it. Been getting rid of some of my guns I don't use anymore to make room for guns I will use :?

Sean V · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2006, 01:14:20 PM »

Finally! Some good news for once! :grin:

I'm glad they are back.

dkohio · « **Reply #20 on:** September 01, 2006, 10:10:23 PM »

I was at the new Ithaca arms two weeks ago. I just happen to live in the same town. Anyhow I ordered a commemorative model 37 upland they are making that has a covered bridge engraved on one side and Indian Mill engraved on the other. The engravings are two historical sites that are in our county. They are making 100 of these guns. They are supposed to have the guns in mid October. I can't wait!

slayer · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2006, 11:47:07 AM »

I have 4 older Ithica Model 37`s. 1 of them is a 12 gauge 37R with teh vent rib, sweet shotguns. I am selling 3 of the 4 and keeping 1- 20 gauge. Jack.

LEO · « **Reply #22 on:** September 22, 2006, 03:11:10 AM »

Well, I went to the Ithaca website with great expectations. I was disappointed, first off the 37 ultralight is 12 gauge only, the Deer Slayer II has a thumb hole stock that only allows right had use (Im left handed). Why the LE line, Ithaca lost that market years ago to Remington and Mossberg. I hope they do well and get on track with some other things before they go under again. I would be interested in a true 20 gauge 37 ultralight. We'll see but I do truly wish them luck.

nyhunter863 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 22, 2006, 03:42:47 AM »

I have a feeling it won't last. Heck, Winchester has gone under several times already, and I highly doubt ANY American gun manufacturer will be setting the world on fire with sales in the future. With fewer and fewer people shooting and hunting, exactly how many guns can anybody sell? A gun will outlive its owner several times over and a 12 gauge and .30/06 type caliber is ALL most hunters really need for 95% of their hunting anyway. I think we will be seeing more imported firearms in the future and the American manufacturers that will remain will probably be some custom shops. Unfortunately, I think more of the big name American manufacturers will be biting the dust.

THE DOC · « **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2006, 12:35:39 AM »

Does anyone know if Ithaca is going to bring back the 10 bore Roadblocker , my biggest regret is not buying one when I had the chance . One lesson ,painfully learned , is don't leave it until tomorrow because it w'ont be there .

Graybeard · « **Reply #25 on:** September 25, 2006, 12:53:11 AM »

Quote from: THE DOC on September 25, 2006, 12:35:39 AM

Does anyone know if Ithaca is going to bring back the 10 bore Roadblocker , my biggest regret is not buying one when I had the chance . One lesson ,painfully learned , is don't leave it until tomorrow because it w'ont be there .

If that's the semiauto gun they used to make I believe Remington bought the rights to that gun from the old company before it folded, so I doubt they can without getting Remington's permission. Remington currently makes a modified version of the original gun but it is much changed.

THE DOC · « **Reply #26 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:03:44 AM »

If that's the semiauto gun they used to make I believe Remington bought the rights to that gun from the old company before it folded, so I doubt they can without getting Remington's permission. Remington currently makes a modified version of the original gun but it is much changed.

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Many thanks Graybeard , I always wanted a 10bore slug gun and thought that I had missed my chance .
I will give the Remington dealers a hard time until I get one

,or I could wait until I come to the States next year and take one home ( my son is marrying a Chicago girl , talk about the special relationship !!) . Once again thanks for keeping my dream alive .

joshco84 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 26, 2006, 09:26:59 AM »

my favorite shotgun for upland birds and shooting blue rock is an old ithaca 20 sxs. it is old enough to still have two triggers and that is about all i know. if anyone has a way to find info on these it would be great. also if they offered this gun again i would buy a new one in a heartbeat. the right barrel says long range gun, and by golly it means it. with just plain old cheap federals, it will reach wayyyyy wayyy wayyyy out and grab a clay, it is great. nice and short with a slight rake on the stock and it lines up perfect for me.

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:17:28 AM »

Quote from: LEO on September 22, 2006, 03:11:10 AM

Well, I went to the Ithaca website with great expectations. I was disappointed, first off the 37 ultralight is 12 gauge only, the Deer Slayer II has a thumb hole stock that only allows right had use (Im left handed). Why the LE line, Ithaca lost that market years ago to Remington and Mossberg. I hope they do well and get on track with some other things before they go under again. I would be interested in a true 20 gauge 37 ultralight. We'll see but I do truly wish them luck.

I checked their site, and noticed that everything thus far is 12ga - that's where they're starting. I think they will move to the 20s as their next step. And the Deerslayer's thumbhole stock is optional, and available in either right or left handed versions.

dougk · « **Reply #29 on:** July 05, 2007, 12:56:53 AM »

I really like the spent casing discharge at the bottom vs. the side. But I have yet to purchase a pump, I have been sticking with the SXS which has done me well... To Graybeards point why would I purchase a New Ithaca when I can by a used for alot less?