Lot 1176 ORIGINAL ITHACA AUTO & BURGLER A.O.W. WITH HOLSTER
& SPARE BARRELS.
Please note as of 2/24/26, this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions.
Cal. 20 Ga. S# 346430. 10" Bbl. Manufactured between 1926-1934. A rare example from a total of only approximately 1500 of these second model Ithaca AOWs manufactured. These have earned the unofficial designation of "Model A" among collectors. Ithaca ceased production of the entire project in 1934 when the National Firearms Act of 1934 imposed a prohibitive transfer tax of $200 on each gun to be sold, which was later reduced to a $5 transfer tax in 1960. These factors lead to very low production numbers, making them desirable & rare collectors pieces today. Stocks are checkered hardwood, w/o the original spur used in many of the first model guns. The receivers are engraved on both sides of the receiver; "Auto & Burglar Gun / Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, NY." w/ the familiar Retriever engraving. It is cased in it's fitted holster, embossed "Auto & Burglar Gun / Made By / Ithaca Gun Company. / Ithaca, N.Y.". Top, sliding tang safety. Front mounted brass bead. Dual triggers. Matching numbered forend, barrels & receiver. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: early, leather holster, embossed w/ "Auto & Burglar Gun / Made By / Ithaca Gun Company. / Ithaca, N.Y." on top flap. Brass flap hardware w/ sewn belt loop on rear, 1 spare barrel assembly & forend, numbered Ser # 361025 (not matching this gun). CONDITION: bluing on exposed metal surfaces enjoy full coverage which has faded to a dark grey / patina mix on barrels. Receiver case colors are visible w/ some small pops of blue remaining. Wood furniture illustrates small dents & impressions typical of soft case storage & period correct use. Wood has been sanded and has added finish. Wrist has a solid repair across its circumference. Bores are bright & shiny. Spare barrel assembly has much thinner finish w/ an abundance of old corrosion brought under control while retaining bright, shiny bores. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT AOW REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1930/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $6,000 - 9,000.
Please note as of 2/24/26, this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions.
Cal. 20 Ga. S# 346430. 10" Bbl. Manufactured between 1926-1934. A rare example from a total of only approximately 1500 of these second model Ithaca AOWs manufactured. These have earned the unofficial designation of "Model A" among collectors. Ithaca ceased production of the entire project in 1934 when the National Firearms Act of 1934 imposed a prohibitive transfer tax of $200 on each gun to be sold, which was later reduced to a $5 transfer tax in 1960. These factors lead to very low production numbers, making them desirable & rare collectors pieces today. Stocks are checkered hardwood, w/o the original spur used in many of the first model guns. The receivers are engraved on both sides of the receiver; "Auto & Burglar Gun / Ithaca Gun Co., Ithaca, NY." w/ the familiar Retriever engraving. It is cased in it's fitted holster, embossed "Auto & Burglar Gun / Made By / Ithaca Gun Company. / Ithaca, N.Y.". Top, sliding tang safety. Front mounted brass bead. Dual triggers. Matching numbered forend, barrels & receiver. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: early, leather holster, embossed w/ "Auto & Burglar Gun / Made By / Ithaca Gun Company. / Ithaca, N.Y." on top flap. Brass flap hardware w/ sewn belt loop on rear, 1 spare barrel assembly & forend, numbered Ser # 361025 (not matching this gun). CONDITION: bluing on exposed metal surfaces enjoy full coverage which has faded to a dark grey / patina mix on barrels. Receiver case colors are visible w/ some small pops of blue remaining. Wood furniture illustrates small dents & impressions typical of soft case storage & period correct use. Wood has been sanded and has added finish. Wrist has a solid repair across its circumference. Bores are bright & shiny. Spare barrel assembly has much thinner finish w/ an abundance of old corrosion brought under control while retaining bright, shiny bores. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT AOW REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE. (03-1930/JZ). CURIO CLASS III. $6,000 - 9,000.
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