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The Ithaca side by side 12 gauge serial 188650 was made in 1927.
This sounds like a American Browning Automatic shotgun. If correct, that means this serial number is on the side of the frame. If this matches your gun, it's a 16ga. made in 1941
1978
The name American Gun Company was a trade mark of the Cresent Firearms Company.This company was in business from 1888-1931.The double barrel shotguns of this company were started in the year 1891.The Knickerbocker shotgun was started during the 1900,s.The knickerbocker shotguns were of a barrel length of 14 inches and chambered in 20 gauge.The barrels should be of nickel finish.A case hardened receiver,and pistol grip stock.
The side plate is held on with five screws.
a couple hunnered
Possibly, but no guarantee. Serial numbers were often duplicated.
No published serial number data.
You don't provide a serial number.
1991 PX 22
If this is an old side by side it would be a Baker model made in 1886. Serial numbers of Ithaca shotguns for that year were 2448 - 4101.
it was the year 1777 after the Battle of Saratoga.