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I just inherited an Ithaca 20 guage S/S double. good shape. built in the 20s not fancy
A nice looking piece so I want to insure it, any idea what it the $ value would be worth?
I know what it's worth to me (been in the family since new) but insurance does't pay for sentiment
Thanks
 
I agree with Winchested on the $400 but for a 12 gauge. I think a 20 gauge would bring a couple hundred more if in good shape. You might want to check with your home insurance provider, Winchested,as most insurers have a ceiling on gun coverage and if you own a lot of guns or expensive ones, you would be wise to seek extra coverage.
 
3macs1 said:
Think it may depend on the company. I have to pay extra so much per $1000 with our policy to cover my collection .They do cover some of the value as part of the house insurance but it would not replace one gun.
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Did you have to get each gun appraised by someone?

On the 20 gauge, I agree that one in pretty nice condition should bring between $500.00-$600.00. Of course, it could be a $200.00 gun depending on condition, plus we really haven't established the model for cetain.
OP--post a pic of the gun.
 
I have an extra rider clause written for my guns. I have to pay the premium for twice the valued worth. Which is still not much money. But I gety what they're worth if burned or stolen. I have photos of each somewhere
 
gunsaholic said:
Did you have to get each gun appraised by someone?

No just a total value. I was a collector in the past so keep real good records, with pics etc, they were happy with seeing that which indicated the original purchase prices of each also which was good enough for me as replacement value.
I did have a couple guns appraised years ago like my model 12 28ga and that was the value we used.
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Yes, you definately should use low pressure loads. The gun will have 2 1/2 chambers unless it was special ordered with the longer chamber. I have one in 20 gauge that was ordered with the longer chamber. Here is an exsert from another forum:
The "Standard" North American 20-gauge shell throughout the Flues years was 2 1/2 inch, and the vast majority of 20-gauge Ithaca Flues Models were chambered for that shell. The 2 1/2 inch 20-gauge shell of those days carried a maximum load of 2 1/4 drams of bulk smokeless powder (DuPont, E.C., Schultze, Empire, Wolf, Mullerite, etc.) or 18-grains of dense smokeless powder (Ballistite, Infallible) or 24-grains of Walsrode and 7/8 ounce of shot. Longer 20-gauge shells were offered at extra cost in 2 3/4", 2 7/8" and 3". The long shells advantage in 12- and 16-gauges was more and better wadding for a better gas seal, but in the 20-gauge they were offered with a slightly faster load with 2 1/2 drams of bulk or 20-grains of dense smokeless powders (Ballistite or Infallible) or 26-grains of Walsrode but still with only 7/8 ounce of shot.





Text from a Flues era Ithaca catalogue -- ".... 20 Gauge guns are chambered for the standard 2 1/2 inch shell........ Longer chambers are furnished if ordered on new guns without extra charge, but it should be remembered that shells of standard length do not give quite as good results in chambers which are longer than the shells and it should be remembered that extra long shells are more expensive and it is much harder to find a dealer who carries extra long shells in stock."




Read more: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=270333#ixzz1aWiZBaah
 
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