So I had a chance to work on her a little... got her cleaned up and put together:
Once I had her together, I put her up for sale, and found a buyer for $200. Got my money back and a few...
But since it was my only double gun, and since I don't want to have to retire from this lovely forum, I feel obligated to replace her... hence my next question!
I found one (quite randomly... there are very few ithaca sxs down here that I've seen) that looks to be right about the same model and is 16! Had the same birddog engraving on the side, same forearm. But this one seems newer, if only because the blueing is nearly perfect. Looks like 90-95% gun, which amazed me given its age (I'll have to check serial # next time I'm there). It didn't have much/any filigree work that I noticed, but it DID have gold triggers. Could this be a 'field grade' or 'A grade' or some other such sub-model? Anyways... they are asking $700. I don't exactly HAVE $700... but I am wondering what something like this (assuming a particular 'grade' of lefever) might be worth... particularly to a cheapie like me who pretty much only buys firearms at a discount!
Your insights are appreciated!
