Went hunting today with the Ithaca, used the polywad Spreder 7 1/2 I really think the Polywad Spreder is for closer shots but after 2 boxes I had 10 or 12 birds, finished the limit of 15 with a little 410 pump shoting 8's. The 16 was working fine and the 2 3/4 shells seemed to work fine, I still think this one is 2 3/4 chambers but I can't seem to feel any resistance in the chamber as to length of chamber. The stock checkering feels smooth from wear and the receiver is silver (clear) no case colors, the gun is very tight and functions wonderfully. Its great fun using an old gun, seems like you are hunting with all prior owners.