The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the “two bolt” hammer guns are also numbered within this series. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS MODELS, SERIAL NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURING DATES FOR ITHACA DOUBLE GUNS MANUFACTURED FROM 1883 TO 1948 © All rights reserved, copyrighted, no material within this document may be copied or distributed in any way without the express written permission of the author, Walter Claude Snyder. Reprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyder’s books “ The Ithaca Gun Company From The Beginning” and “ Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters: The Best Gun Going: A Complete History of the Ithaca Model 37 and the Model 87”. In fact there is a fairly nice original Flues 12 gauge for sale now for $300.00.MODELS, SERIAL NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURING DATES FOR ITHACA GUNS A gun in the condition of yours would not bring more than $150.00 where I am. As far as value, these guns aren't worth that much. These guns are vintage guns and are fun to shoot (if safe) and should be treated with respect to their age.
Heavy loads will likely crack the stock in the wrist area. One also has to remember that the wood is nearly 100 years old. Also, the frame on the Flues is prone to cracking if using heavy loads. You can buy low pressure vintage loads from polywad or RST. They should be measured as well as barrel wall thickness. This gun was designed for the loads back in the day which used different powders than today. Even if the gun is okay to use, do not shoot modern high pressure loads in it. If there is pitting on the inside as well, I would not be firing it. From you pics, it appears there is some severe pitting on the outside of the barrels. I would have this gun checked out ( by a competent smith/person who knows double barrels)before using. If that is a 2 in the first number of your serial number, it was made in 1915.
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