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Ithaca Grade 5E SBT Knickerbocker -1961, STUNNING ORIGINAL GUN, GOLD INLAYS
$7,975.00
| General Specs: Ithaca, 1961, 12 Gauge, 8lbs. 14oz., Choke M, LOP 14 1/2″, DAH 1 3/8″, DAC 1 5/16″ Serial Number: 404904
The Ithaca Gun Co. produced the most iconic trap gun ever invented, the Knickerbocker or “Knick” Single Barrel Trap Gun. In production from 1922 until the last Knick was made in 1982, 5740 were produced. By 1935 the Knick had won the Grand American Handicap six times, by 1976 was responsible for over 25% of the total wins at the Grand American and has been the most well-known single barrel trap gun in American history. If you scan the internet for Ithaca Single Barrel Trap (SBT) guns, they are easy to find, and many of them will be less money than this fine Ithaca SBT, sn404904 made in 1961. There are reasons for this; some are less desirable Flues Model SBT’s with serial numbers under 400,000, and none will be in factory new condition like this gun. There are many Grade 4E guns, few Grade 5E guns. The Grade 5 guns had solid gold inlays, highly figured walnut, fancier checkering, and fancier engraving. Most have been shot A LOT and show much wear. This is as fine an example as you will find and is ready to shoot for generations. It is a masterpiece, all original parts, untouched by any restorations AND, she shoots! Make no mistake, there are few shotguns, modern or vintage, that can come to the traps with the patterns and shooting characteristics, including brute strength, that has been seen in the Ithaca known as the Knick. These are shooting machines! The barrel is 32” modified choke and retains 99% factory blue with a mirror bore and all the jeweling still evident on the barrel flats. The receiver retains 97% vivid factory case color, the mechanics are perfect, the barrel is tight on the hinge pin and breach face…AND THE WOOD IS EXHIBITION WALNUT WITH FULL FLAME FEATHER CROTCH…STUNNING, with original factory stock dimensions. This gun has it all; high condition factory original metal finishes, gorgeous wood, heavy raised gold inlays, and a 32” barrel. The purchase includes the custom-fit, tailored case that is pictured. If you ever wanted to own the perfect example of a finely engraved Ithaca Grade 5E Knick SBT, this one is investment quality and sure to increase in value as you enjoy its use. See specifications below. Thanks for looking!
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 32″ Chokes: .022 M Bores: excellent Bore Diameter: .732 Wall Thickness: .045 % Blue: 99% Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ribs: vent-tight Sights: front/mid ivory |
| Action |
| Action: tight-Right of center Ejectors Receiver Condition: 97% Factory CC Screws: very good Engraving: crisp, gold inlay Trigger Type: Single-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 97% factory blue |
| Stock |
| Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail LOP: 14 1/2″ LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/16″ DAH: 1 3/8″ DAC: 1 5/16″ Cast: 1/4″ off Checkering Condition: fancy – excellent Butt Treatment: Hawkins Pad |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms. |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA Shipping & Insurance: Ground $190.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
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