(C) ITHACA NID 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN (1927).

(C) ITHACA NID 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN (1927). Dovetail lump barrels with ivory bead front and mid beads on a solid, narrowing, matte rib with "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" and "MADE IN U.S.A.". Barrel flats with serial number and assorted proofs, including "4" and "2" behind tubes, "F", "3" and "4" at lump. Rib extension with square cutout for a Scott style crossbolt. Extractor. Splinter forearm with flat top point pattern checkering about a Deely latch release. Interior with matching serial number on iron and in wood, with "F" behind screw. Action flat with serial number, "12" and "F". Boxlock action with simple pointer engraving on either side. Double triggers and automatic safety with "S" inlaid ahead of tab. Buttstock with sidepanels, two panels of modified point pattern checkering at the wrist, horn grip cap, serrated composite buttplate. CONDITION: Barrels with an old reblue with some scattered handling marks and rubs, a splotch of oxidation on right side, and some silvering to sharp edges. Action is gunmetal grey with some surface mottling and polishing marks. Stocks with evidence of an old cleaning and softening, one grain check at heel. Mechanically fine, bores with mild frosting and some firing residue. Name Value Barrel Length 30" Chamber 2 - 3/4" Choke (L) Full (R) Modified Drop at Comb 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel 2 - 1/2"+ FFL Status Curio & Relic Gauge 12 Length of Pull 14 - 1/4"- Manufacturer Ithaca Model NID Serial Number 441959, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 30", Chamber, 2 - 3/4", Choke, (L) Full (R) Modified, Drop at Comb, 1 - 1/2", Drop at Heel, 2 - 1/2"+, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Gauge, 12, Length of Pull, 14 - 1/4"-, Manufacturer, Ithaca, Model, NID, Serial Number, 441959

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