1918

New Ithaca Double R. Alpen Engraved Gold Inlay Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 5,000.00 USD
New Ithaca Double R. Alpen Engraved Gold Inlay Single Barrel Trap Shotgun
Square post vent rib barrel with a red front sight bead and an ivory center bead. Choke is extra full chamber is 2 3/4", with auto ejector. Full coverage floral/scroll engraved action with game scenes & gold inlays of robust proportions of a woodcock on the right side and a pheasant on the left. The engraver was Ralph Alpen. The extra fancy American black walnut stock has Fleur-de-lis checkering, A 3/4 inch spacer with a white line trap style recoil pad. LOP is 15 1/8 inch. "FSK" engraved initial plates inlay. Beavertail style forearm with fine-line checkering.
BBL: 32 inch vent rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 405361
Condition: Excellent plus with 99% blue on the barrel some thinning on the trigger guard. 90% case color and sharp engraving. Excellent stock finish with minor handling marks and some minor crazing. An exceptional late production (late 60's) Knick Model single barrel trap with beautiful old work, and maybe one of the finest 5E's we have had.