Ithaca SKB (now apparently a Flues), Lord have mercy what a lot of little parts...

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Bought this today at a gun show as a project.
Seller assured me that all the parts were there. I'm a pessimist, so I'll be surprised if that's true, but the price was right.

Any advice on putting this sucker back together? Is it something better done by a gunsmith?
Eventual goal is to get the mechanical functions sorted out, then refinish the wood, and have a functioning gun.

 
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That doesn't look like any of the SKB's I've ever seen, they all had scalloped where butt stock met the action as well as single triggers but I admit I haven't seen everything. Its hard to tell if all the parts are there until you remove the butt stock and look at the internals, hopefully someone here will come along and have the schematics but it looks like a job for a patient gunsmith.
 
Looks like an Ithaca Flues. A VERY we'll built double. Look for a parts scheme at Numrich should tell you if all parts are present. The walnut stock is a replacement but looks very good. Good luck with it when it's back together you will love it. Definitely NOT a SKB built Ithaca.

Darryl
 
Interesting. All I knew from the markings was that it was an Ithaca, I took another guy's word for it that is was an SKB.
It does seem well-built, the lockup is super tight.

Anyone know what these are worth in functioning condition?
EDIT: It's a 20 ga. if that makes a difference.
 
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I'll second that it's a Flues. Nice doubles, a bit prone to the action cracking as the angle between the action flats and action face wasn't radius-ed, if I remember correctly. Unlike an SKB, it was made in America and would have been produced prior to 1926, the year Ithaca introduced the NID as a replacement for the Flues.
 
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canvasback said:
I'll second that it's a Flues. Nice doubles, a bit prone to the action cracking as the angle between the action flats and action face wasn't radius-ed, if I remember correctly. Unlike an SKB, it was made in America and would have been produced prior to 1926, the year Ithaca introduced the NID as a replacement for the Flues.
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For the reason Canvasback mentioned, you'll be challenged to find low pressure 20 ga. factory loads that resemble the loads the gun was designed for. BTW, get the chamber length measured.
 
It's a very decent old gun ,if all parts pictured are what you have ,your missing a few .

Your frame "is" radiused at the junction of breech face and watertable and not the reason why they have that somewhat undeserved rep ...these have cracked ,and many others did too ,the small bore flues were made as a very light framed gun with the introduction of the early heavy loads it became apparent the issue could arise ,if this gun is tight and in good order find the proper loads for it and have fun ,Gamebore 2 1/2 shells are as mentioned before your best bet ....but ,and many don't realize this many factory loaded shells actually measure out to 2 1/2 and 2 5/8 when fired the Winchester AA 20 measure out to 2 5/8 when fired and the federal 20 gauge 2 3/4 game loads I had in my pocket on the barrens this morning measure to 2 1/2 . so if these are within the parameters length and pressure wise it's an easy fix .

The Flues also has some compensation in the action for wear,so don't fret if you notice a little .

if you need any help with this PM me
 
cjdawe's information is spot on regarding your Ithaca. I picked up one a few years back for a second set of barrels that I required at the time. I may be able to help with action parts if you find that you are short of some pieces when you go to assemble your project. D.H.
 
I had a 16 ga flues for a while. Shot a lot of upland birds with it. But they do need short, low pressure shells. I would not subject a flues to any of the Rem/Win/Fed loads currently available. Gamebore makes a good load in their Traditional Game brand. About 8500 PSI, felt wads and good hard shot. They are worth ordering to keep your gun shooting and in fine shape. (Or roll your own).
 
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