Factory Engraved Ithaca Flues Model Grade 4E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

An elegant early 20th-century Ithaca collectible, manufactured in 1915/16 and distinguished by fine engraving, case-hardened metalwork, and richly detailed wood furniture. Its combination of period craftsmanship, decorative action scenes, and classic sporting configuration makes it especially appealing to collectors of American shotguns.

• Manufactured in 1915/16, placing it firmly in the desirable pre-war American sporting arms era
• Blued steel barrel with a refined presentation and classic period finish
• Matted flat vent rib designed to reduce glare and provide a clean sighting plane
• Dual white bead sights for quick alignment and traditional field use
• Engraved star on either side of the chamber, adding distinctive factory-style decorative detail
• Choke constriction: .032 inches
• Chamber length: 2 3/4 inches
• Equipped with automatic ejector for positive shell ejection after firing
• Case-hardened first action, offering both visual appeal and collector interest through its period-correct color-hardened finish
• Action engraving includes:
  • Floral scroll engraving throughout
  • Left side scene depicting a gentleman shooting his Ithaca
  • Right side rendition of the Great Seal of the United States
• Nicely figured tapered beavertail forend, offering attractive grain and a comfortable, substantial handhold
• Fleur-de-lis checkering on the forend, a classic high-grade decorative pattern prized by collectors
• Engraved case-hardened forend iron, matching the action’s traditional finish and ornamentation
• Push-button forend release
• Ebony tip inlay on the forend for an added touch of refinement
• Pistol grip stock with elegant sporting lines
• Blank gold inscription shield, providing a premium period detail and potential space for personalization or provenance marking
• Black hard rubber grip cap
• Black hard rubber buttplate
• Stock dimensions:
  • Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches
  • Drop at heel: 2 7/16 inches
  • Length of pull: 14 3/8 inches
• Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz.

With its 1915/16 manufacture date, engraved casehardened action, decorative American-themed engraving, and finely appointed woodwork, this shotgun stands out as a handsome and collectible example of classic Ithaca craftsmanship.