Virtually the same.
Ithaca or Remington
AFAIK, no.
1. Ithaca is practically now an island, Sparta was on the continent. 2. Sparta was more important than Ithaca in the history. 3. The population of Sparta is greater.
Ithaca began manufacturing shotguns and rifles in 1880, often using expired Remington patents.
it was made in 1913 by either Colt or Remington Rand
Remington Rand. Made 1943
Technically they are both "Featherweight", but the Deerslayer had a shorter barrel with rifle sights for shooting slugs or buckshot. It could also be fitted with a scope.
made in 1912 by Colt for US Navy or made by Remington
Ithaca?shale
I thought that would be in the end of the serial range of Ithaca but 1944.
made in 1943 by Remington Rand. pistol manufcturers i.d. by serial number. if your slide says Ithaca it was probably put on after field cleaning when all parts are mixed when putting back together.
About 330 miles.