Ithaca Model 100 SxS - Looking for info

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Hi Gunners,

Long story short - Got a an excellent (some light markings on the wood) Ithaca side by side given to me by a friends father who just wanted to let it go - his licence was expiring and he didn't want to renew. I did a quick google and saw this listed on on gun broker dot com for anything between 1000 and 1400 - USD.

I guess what I'm looking for is some kind of information. Looks like it was imported by SKB (or SBK) in Dunnville from Japan by Ithaca or some such. It has some nice, yet simple engravings in the metal on the action, and the release lever. Even a fiber optic looking front site post.

What can anyone tell me about these shotguns? Anything and everything if you feel like sharing.

Thanks!
 
If its in excellent condition and I mean excellent not dings, scratches, cracks, blue wear, pitting etc it might fetch about $1000 as a high on the Canadian market. US gun pricing is much different than Canada and cannot be used here in Canada as a baseline. Demand and value are much different stateside than here. You should post some good clear detailed pics so the guys here can help assess the condition and market value for you. I’ve seen so many times on here people asking for advice then not hearing what they like post the gun in the EE at an outrageous price and watch the BTT’s week after week until reality sets in and the price drops to where it will sell finally.....and currently the market seems a bit soft. I am seeing prices on guns that two years ago would have sold right off now sitting and sitting until they are either pulled off sale or prices dropped to reflect the current market.
 
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SKB was founded in the mid 19th century as a gunmaking concern. Their association with Ithaca dates from the mid to late 1960's and ran until the very late 1970's, IIRC. Both the SxS version (Models 100, 200 etc) and the O/U (Model 500, 600 etc) are nice little guns. Gotta keep the draw bolt tight on them otherwise you may find yourself with a cracked stock. I believe the factory shuttered its doors around 2010 the rights to the name were sold off. Current SKB production comes from Turkey. IMHO, they are great guns at bargain prices.

I sold my M500 about 5 years ago for $750.
 
I had a Ithaca SKB model 100 12ga a few years back. It was a very solid shotgun, well made. Mine had 26” barrels choked ic by mod with a single trigger. I remember it being very light weight maybe 6lbs. Awesome upland game gun but recoil was stiff with heavy loads. I believe the price is slowly coming down on them due to the newer shooters wanting more modern shotguns with screw in chokes and the ever looming threat of no lead shot for anything. $1000 would be top dollar for one in minty shape here in Canada in my opinion.
 
Not really wanting to sell it just when I searched all I found were adverts to sell them. It's not been modified in any way has no pitting and near perfect blue - just the stock has some mild dents looks mostly like finish issues no cracks or the like are visible.

It's got a long barrel and sure looks out of place next to my modern arms but she is a fine example. Looks like it was made in 1969.
 
They are quite decent guns. Note the advice above regarding stock cracking. Given that they have fixed chokes, they have limited appeal on the current market - they get listed on the EE for ~ 1000$, probably sell for ~ 800$ depending on condition. I believe they have chrome plated bores, so opening the chokes gets a bit complicated....
 
They came in different configurations and some are very desirable IMO where others would have a very limited market. The 20 gauge with 25 or 28 inch barrels and imp cyl and modified chokes would be the easiest sell. They are an excellent little upland gun and the chokes are near perfect. They are light weight and a pleasure to carry.

The long 12s are a little too light and those that haven't cracked would have a limited following. The balance is forward and I find them a little awkward at close range. The one I had was beautiful to look at but with 30 inch tubes and modified and full chokes it held no purpose for me. I guess a late season Pheasant gun???

Anyway, I think the 20s are around $1000 but the 12s would be closer to 6 or $700, unless it was a spectacular example and the right guy was ready to buy. I have the 20 gauge 100 and a 12 gauge 500 and I wouldn't sell either for $1000 unless times were really tough. Both are beautiful examples and the stocks have been reinforced and refinished in Tung oil.
 
I have owned and used three of them 2 12gauge and a 20 nice side by side for sure. They sold new for around $200 . Bagged a wack of grouse and Woodcock with them Great field gun hang on to it . I live close to the old Dunnville factory.
 
It's a 600-900 $ gun in Canada good quality guns but not uncommon in 12 ga version . Once again seems to be a few guns on ee withe the caption this guns sells for x amount of $'s in the us it does not work that way
 
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Once again seems to be a few guns on ee withe the caption this guns sells for x amount of $'s in the us it does not work that way
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That is so true. This is a different market and things are priced differently. And in shotguns that means a lot less usually.
 
I had a 100 that I bought for $180 in 1978. The stocks on those guns are notorious for cracking. So Buyer Beware on any of those SKB 70's guns. I had the chokes of the 100 taken out for shooting steel. I sold the gun with a cracked stock that was fixed with pegs and fiber glass reinforced for $300.00.
 
I purchased one new from Eaton's in 1970. Excellent value for the $119 I paid in 1970. Shot some skeet and some grouse with it.
It was indeed shipped from Dunneville, Ontaio
 
I've had model 100's in 12 and 20 gauge and the 200's in 12 gauge, they're really good guns in my opinion. The only thing is they are prone to stock cracking, mostly it's at the scalloping where the stock meets the receiver. I always refitted them and reinforced the sock to prevent any splitting there, it can be done with no alterations showing.
I sold my 12 gauge for $900 and my 20 gauge for $950, and that was a lot more than I paid for them several years earlier but both guns were in very nice condition. I don't recall seeing one around here advertised for over $1000. Keeping the stock issue in mind, they're still good value for the money.
 
best side by side box lock for the money out there. They are very popular for the cowboy action shooters to buy and modify by ruining them as a hunting gun. black chrome exterior finish on barrels and receiver and chrome lined bores. If you limit them to the loads they are designed for the stock will stay fine if the draw bolt is snug. They are also very easy to clean and service by removing the butt stock draw bolt. Spraying well with crud cutter and nylon bruising any stubborn stuff. Blow out with an air compressor then spray with top quality gun oil /lube then air compressor off the excess so nothing gums up or runs into the wood. then put the stock back on. Just be careful to not over tighten the trigger guard screw. One as old as 1969 could probably benefit from a cleaning. If you get carried away and want to refinish the stock watch out for the later ithaca SKB models with the "hand applied highlighted wood finish" (extra figure wood grain painted on). You willl not have the same wood grain pattern after you strip off the old finish.
 
After having a little time to take it apart, check it over and give it a really good cleaning I have to say its in remarkably excellent shape. Aside from the little dents in the finish on the stock, which none of them broke the finish, it is in near perfect shape. Bluing is 100%. The barrel is 28'' and it is 2 3/4 12g. The bore looks brand new and is mirror like in finish.

Seems that this was an excellent find, and I'm happy to add it to my collection. Given the gun is 50 years old I'm quite surprised in it's condition. This is a keeper.

The only thing I'm not fond of is the button on the trigger to switch barrels. It's quite stiff. I'm going to hit it with some ballistol and let it soak for a while to see if that helps. It could just be the way it's designed. It's not impossible to move by any stretch just it's location makes it difficult to do smoothly and quickly.

The gun is very light and if I use it for anything it will just be rabbit hunting or maybe I will try trap out with it.
 
I would never give up the 20 gauge 100 in the cabinet. 25” barrels IC/Mod. I’d love to find it’s twin in 12ga
 
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