Originally Posted By: PA24
Originally Posted By: 775
Doug...any rebuttal?

I had a circa 1909 #3 with setter, pointer and grouse engraved that actually looked like they should...I have seen and own some Ithaca guns that look as poor as Parkers engraving though too.

Best,
Mark


Thanks for asking Mark....

Ithaca guns occupy the same price point today used as they did when new compared to the Parker, Fox and Smith guns, nothing has changed in the last one hundred plus years.......there is a reason for this.......I agree with Jack O'Conner, and others, observations made some sixty odd years ago......I'm afraid any other intelligent discussion would fall on bias deaf ears.........

Guns are like women, everybody likes something different.......

Best,


Now Doug, the disputed point was on quality of engraving and checkering. That on the guns displayed by Walt would be at home on higher grade Parkers or Smiths.


Best,

Mike

Last edited by AmarilloMike; 11/16/11 09:46 AM.

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