The Ithaca double guns were well designed and reliable, but they were never quite in the class of the Parker, the Fox and the L.C. Smith. The locks were not quite as carefully fitted and polished. Even in their higher grades they were never stocked with French walnut, and the engraving, though showy, was not as well executed as was that on the other good-grade guns. The checkering was not as carefully and flawlessly done. However, the Ithaca sold for about half what the other companies got for a corresponding grade. Ithaca doubles were made in all gauges from .410 to Magnum 10.
The No. 5 cost $189.60 with ejectors and double triggers. It was a real fancy job with fine checkering in an elaborate pattern and a good deal of showy but rather shallow engraving.
Jack O'Conner (1949)___________________________________________
Mike, it appears you did not read the initial quoted post.....words from Jack O'Conner......I see comments on cost, fitting, engraving, class, checkering and wood in this quote...........you must see something different...........?
You can have the last word Mike...........
Best,
