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KyBrad16ga
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:00 pm  Reply with quote
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Hey there fellow 16 gaugers -

Just wanted to post a link to a pretty nice looking Ithaca/Lefever Nitro Special on Gun Broker. I have seen where alot of guys have mentioned wanting them, so I thought I would pass this along

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=63186482

Happy New Year.

KB
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chopper
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:08 pm  Reply with quote
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Will that gun handle modern loads or would low pressure loads be a better choice given the age?
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KyBrad16ga
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:24 pm  Reply with quote
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chopper wrote:
Will that gun handle modern loads or would low pressure loads be a better choice given the age?


I have always understood that the Ithaca Nitro Specials were able to digest modern loads, hence the name "Nitro" Special. I believe they started making these just as the modern shells were introduced in the 1920's, although I don't have any reference books (like a BlueBook or a few others that are at home) at hand to be sure.

However, as with the case with this knowledgable group, I am sure if I am wrong someone will better information will gently correct me.

Hope that helps.

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revdocdrew
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:41 pm  Reply with quote
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That's a nice Nitro Brad-and a bit cleaner than the one in the Glendale Cabela's. Strong case colors and good wood. 1923 gun with 2 3/4" chambers means they were lengthened at some point. No mention of the chokes which probably started M/F.
And I agree that the Nitros were strong utility grade guns and would be comfortable shooting about any 16g load up to 1 1/8 oz but this gun still has 80 year old wood and I'd probably have the stock reinforced at the time of the check and clean by a good doublegun smith. I've seen several with cracks at the end of the top tang.
Might make a sweet bad weather pheasant whacker Very Happy

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fin2feather
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:34 pm  Reply with quote
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Oh my God, ed1 is the high bidder! I don't even like Nitro's, but somebody please save this gun!!!! Even a Nitro doesn't deserve that!!! Shocked

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TJC
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:59 pm  Reply with quote
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Nice looking Ithaca. Maybe.......Nah, I don't need it. Wink

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how much cross bidding do you think the regular dealers do over there?

I've heard do of e-bay "scams" where friends will "bid" to boost final selling price on auctions...rig it so to speak

think it happens much or more often than not?
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fred lauer
PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:12 pm  Reply with quote
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If Ed's bidding that much on a Nitro, you can bet somethings going on. Heck, it even has case colors not applied by the MASTER GUNSMITHS torch. Confused Confused

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quinletc
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I keep seeing references to Ed1. Who is this guy and what's the deal with him?
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twopipe
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fred lauer wrote:
If Ed's bidding that much on a Nitro, you can bet somethings going on. Heck, it even has case colors not applied by the MASTER GUNSMITHS torch. Confused Confused


Rolling Eyes

I'm sure Ed Landers can improve it, though!
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KyBrad16ga
PostPosted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:35 am  Reply with quote
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quinletc wrote:
I keep seeing references to Ed1. Who is this guy and what's the deal with him?


This one is all you Rev... since you have the "torch" files.

LOL
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revdocdrew
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Check out Ed 1's masterfull...uh...'creations' at the end of the slideshow
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=12588446&uid=6511424

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Birdswatter
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I just went to bid on it, but it was over......the flamethrower got it.
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