10-08-2007, 05:04 AM

That is too tough to be answered without a bunch more information. Ithica made just too many models for a simple answer here. Having said that however...based on the serial number it is probable this is a Flues model made around 1914-1915 or so. I am assuming this is a Damascus barrel gun and while that does not make it a non shooter the barrels would have to be in excellent condition to be shot with modern loads. The Flues model Ithaca gun was built on a three piece lock mechanism invented and patented by Emil Flues. Introduced in 1908, it remained in production through 1926 when it was replaced by the Ithaca New Double. It was offered in gauges 10, 12, 16, 20, and 28, and enjoyed the longest production life of any Ithaca double gun. Several grades were offered beginning with the Field grade and ending with the Sousa Special. The Flues model had the same bolting system as used on the (earlier) Minier model. Any grade could have been ordered with automatic ejectors at extra cost. A single selective trigger made by the Infallible Trigger company was offered after 1914 and was the first single trigger offered from the company.
Qualities offered were: Field, 1, 1 Special, 1-1/2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and Sousa
NOTE: Add $200 for factory ordered single trigger, add $200 for automatic ejectors on grades lower than Grade 4. Small gauges command a price premium. A 20 gauge gun may command up to a 50% price premium; a 28 gauge field grade perhaps as much as 100%. The serial number range for the Flues is approximately 175, 000 to 399, 000. Expert appraisals are recommended on higher grade, small gauge models as they are seldom encountered.
Field grade
Exc V.G. Good Fair Poor
1000 600 300 150 100
Grade 1
1000 750 400 150 100
Grade 3
2000 1500 800 300 100
Grade 5
2500 2000 1500 500 200
Sousa
15000 10000 6000 3000 N/A
You should have an expert in Ithaca's look at this to determine it's grade and exact value.