The X-5 Lightning was the first rifle made by Ithaca. It is a semi-automatic .22 cal rim-fire, and was made between 1958 - 1964. They came with a clip that held either 7 or 12 shells, or a tubular magazine that held 16 rounds. The X-15 was an "improved" version made between 1964 - 1967, and only came with a clip.
Ithaca produced this model between 1958 and 1964.
that would be mid to late 1962
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What do you want to know? They made the X-5 lightning in both a tube-fed, and a magazine rifle.
It seems like you may be referring to the Ithaca SKB over-under shotgun, which is renowned for its durability and quality craftsmanship. The Lightning model typically refers to a particular version of the SKB shotgun with a distinctive engraving and finish. These shotguns are popular among hunters and sport shooters for their reliability and performance.
i seen an ad posted on eBay that show it costing $39.95 for the seven shot clip model and $49.95 for the 16 shot tubular model. (1960's?) http://cgi.eBay.com/60s-Vintage-X-5-Lightning-Gun-ad-Ithaca-Featherlight_W0QQitemZ230091770088QQihZ013QQcategoryZ37836QQcmdZViewItem
Follow the link below to the parts diagram from the Numrich Arms website.
ithaca gun is defunct in ithaca
The U. S. has five Ithacas:City of Ithaca, MichiganVillage of Ithaca, NebraskaCity of Ithaca, New YorkVillage of Ithaca, OhioTown of Ithaca, Wisconsin
It's driven out left to right using the appropriate roll pin punch. Bolt and its parts can be removed and receiver cleaned.
the latest one i have seen was made in 1958 the latest one i have seen was made in 1958
Ithaca was created in 2011.