Author Topic: Locating an Ithaca shotgun expert (Read 1112 times)

TexasMac · « **on:** July 10, 2003, 11:14:26 AM »

Does anyone know of an expert/collector on Ithaca/SKB double shotguns. I have one I believe may be unique. It is a 200E, which I bought new in 1973. Due to the "E" designation, which reportedly stands for (English version) it is suppose to have a straight hand stock, not the pistol grip stock on mine. I have been unable to find a source of good info on these rifles or a factory contact that may have access to old shipping records, etc. I would sure appreciate some leads if you guys know of any. Thanks.
Wayne

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2003, 11:55:44 AM »

Ithaca Gun Historian:
Walter Snyder's latest book, "The Ithaca Repeater ... the Best Gun Going", is available directly from him by sending $89.95 plus $6 S/H to Walter C. Snyder, 225 South Valley Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387.

TexasMac · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2003, 12:24:06 PM »

Savage T. I may be wrong but I don't believe his book covers double-barrel (side-by-side) shotguns. But he may be a great contact to start with. Did you happen to run across an email address for Mr. Snyder. Thanks.
Wayne

savageT · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2003, 01:14:01 PM »

Quote from: TexasMac

Savage T. I may be wrong but I don't believe his book covers double-barrel (side-by-side) shotguns. But he may be a great contact to start with. Did you happen to run across an email address for Mr. Snyder. Thanks.
Wayne

Texas Mac,
Mr. Snyder's book definately covers double guns according to this web site. Sorry, I don't come up with an e-mail for him.
http://www.gunshop.com/snyder_w_ithaca_2nd.htm

TexasMac · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2003, 06:32:06 PM »

SavageT, Thanks. I'll certainly check out the web site and the book. I sure appreciate you help.
Regards,
Wayne

TexasMac · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2003, 07:10:10 PM »

Savage, it turns out the "E" stands for ejector. I posted my question on The DoubleGun BBS talk forum and, among others, received a response from Walter Snyder. Fjestad's Blue Book of Gun Value is obviously incorrect and may be where Chuck Hawks and others of the same opinion are getting their information. If you are interested you can view the many comments at the following link:
http://gunshop.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=008353#000009

Thanks for your help.
Wayne

savageT · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2003, 12:56:51 AM »

Wayne,
Thanks for sharing your information with us. Certainly was interesting that Walter Snyder decided to offer his definitive knowledge on the SKB's!
I will definately save that forum in my favorites

You have a wonderful double there.

Jim

Brushhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2003, 04:30:33 PM »

Texas, thanks for the interesting and informtive posts. But Dude, I find your avatar / picture . . . disturbing . . .

TexasMac · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2003, 05:56:52 PM »

Dang! Brushhunter, I cleaned and spruced up especially for that photo, and the suave "come hither" look does attract a lot of women. It must be the ponytails that disturbs you. :mrgreen:

Brushhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2003, 07:00:35 PM »