Just some gummed-up oil. Works fine after a little heat, Seafoam Deep Creep, and some light tapping with a nylon hammer.
This gun is a real peach; no hickies anywhere, good varnish with dark, red/brown wood with some dark contast streaks, small corncob forend, checkered buttstock, original Ithaca buttplate, about 98% blue, 28" full. Slick as a whistle and so slim and trim.
I grew up shooting my Dad's 16 ga. Model 37 andit's amazing how much more svelte (I can use that word here?) this 20 ga. is than the 16. Already looking for a solid rib barrel! Appreciate all the replies and help.
JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 01/20/11 06:31 PM.
