Ithaca made 10 gauge shotguns.
Ithaca did not make any Wards Western Field Shotguns. Most were made by Stevens/Savage or Mossberg.Western Field, the Montgomery Ward brand name, should not be confused with Western Arms Company, a division of Ithaca that made shotguns that appear identical to Ithaca's Lefever Nitro Special from 1929 to 1946.
Ithaca began manufacturing shotguns and rifles in 1880, often using expired Remington patents.
Eatons of Canada
Ithaca still makes shotguns. Contact them via their web site and maybe they can tell you You have an Ithaca Flues model made in 1919
No. These were made in Japan and imported by the old Ithaca Gun Company between 1972 and 1978.
Smoothbore
Dozens of makers have made 410 shotguns over the last 100 or so years. Winchester, Remington, Ithaca, Purdey, H&H are a few.
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.
A model 37 with the serial # 10464 was produced in 1939.
Shotguns break open, not over. Winchester, Stevens, Ithaca have made 410s
Lefever and Ithaca side-by-side shotguns are both renowned for their craftsmanship and historical significance in American firearms. Lefever shotguns, produced from the late 19th century until the early 20th century, are known for their unique design and innovative features, such as the "Lefever Action." Ithaca, established in 1880, gained fame for its durable and reliable shotguns, particularly the Ithaca 37 and the Model 4E side-by-side. Both brands are celebrated among collectors and hunters for their quality and performance in the field.