*EXCEEDINGLY RARE ITHACA NID GRADE 3-E 28 GA SHOTGUN, 1 OF ONLY 5 MADE.

SN 458473. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with ivory mid and front bead. Front bead with tiny gold insert on top. Non-selective sgl trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in four point pattern with wave pattern at back. Gold shield with initials “ECT”(?). 13-15/16” LOP over replacement Ithaca Sunburst pad from rear position sgl trigger. Splinter forearm with Deely release and triangular ebony tip checkered in broad arrow point pattern toward muzzle. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard Grade 3 pattern with woodcock on left, quail on right, duck in oval on bottom, surrounded by light shaded scroll engraving. Top of action is stippled and with cocking indicators. Top lever and trigger guard bow are nicely scroll engraved. Drop at comb: 1-5/8. Drop at heel: 2-5/8. Wall thickness: Right .026, Left .026. Bore diameter: Right .548, Left .548. Bore restriction: Right .007 , Left .020 . Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished (wood only). Bbls retain approximately 80% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as refurbished, checkering recut and retain nearly all of their custom finish. Receiver retains approximately 25% orig case color, mostly in protected areas. There is some minor browning on right side near bbl bolster. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. A rare and very collectible Ithaca. Only five NID Grade 3E 28 gauge guns ever produced. 51451-1 (10,000-15,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1446

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1446	$19,550.00	EXCEEDINGLY RARE ITHACA NID GRADE 3-E 28 GA SHOTGUN, 1 OF ONLY 5 MADE. SN 458473. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with ivory mid and front bead. Front bead with tiny gold insert on top. Non-selective sgl trigger, auto ejectors, non-auto safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock checkered in four point pattern with wave pattern at back. Gold shield with initials “ECT”(?). 13-15/16” LOP over replacement Ithaca Sunburst pad from rear position sgl trigger. Splinter forearm with Deely release and triangular ebony tip checkered in broad arrow point pattern toward muzzle. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard Grade 3 pattern with woodcock on left, quail on right, duck in oval on bottom, surrounded by light shaded scroll engraving. Top of action is stippled and with cocking indicators. Top lever and trigger guard bow are nicely scroll engraved. Drop at comb: 1-5/8. Drop at heel: 2-5/8. Wall thickness: Right .026, Left .026. Bore diameter: Right .548, Left .548. Bore restriction: Right .007 , Left .020 . Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished (wood only). Bbls retain approximately 80% orig blue. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as refurbished, checkering recut and retain nearly all of their custom finish. Receiver retains approximately 25% orig case color, mostly in protected areas. There is some minor browning on right side near bbl bolster. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue. Bores are very good. Mechanics are crisp. A rare and very collectible Ithaca. Only five NID Grade 3E 28 gauge guns ever produced. 51451-1 (10,000-15,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1446 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXCEEDINGLY RARE ITHACA NID GRADE 3-E 28 GA SHOTGUN, 1 OF ONLY 5 MADE.