the gun is an old side by side 16 gauge with the words "nitro powder steel" stamped onto the rib. Fletcher Special is the only other marking on the actual metal part of the gun, the butt plate is the only indication that it is an ithaca...any ideas are appreciated
The Lefever Nitro Special was made by Ithaca. Yours was made in 1923.
The phone number of the Historic Ithaca is: 607-273-6633.
I would say that with the serial number 1321XX,we are looking at your shotgun being made by ithaca(who made the lefever nitro special) in 1924.
The lefever Nitro special was made by Ithaca Arms from 1921-1948.That being said i believe that yours was made in 1927.I do know that you can contact Ithaca arms and they will date your shotgun for you.
The phone number of the Fletcher Branch Library is: 828-687-1218.
I TO AM LOOKING FOR INFO MY SER. # IS 1236xxx
Bradley Fletcher is number 24 on the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Ithaca 45 m1911a1 serial number NO 860361 pistol was made by Ithaca in 1943
The phone number of the Fletcher Free is: 802-863-3403.
The phone number of the Fletcher Memorial is: 802-228-8921.
Your serial number indicates that your Ithaca shotgun was made in the year 1920.
Ithaca Guns manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special after it acquired Lefever Arms in 1916. This model was made between 1921 and 1947; the serial number indicates yours was made in 1924.