Ithaca Model 66 Super Single

[Rogmatt]

I just brought this model 66 home today. It is a 20 Ga. with 28" barrel. 3" chamber. Proof Tested, Roto forged, then there is a engraving of an anvil with a "P" inside of it.
Serial # 6607481xx. I am refinishing the wood. The reciever & lever are made of a strange metal that cannot be blued, not aluminum, it is heavy like steel. Must be coated with a paint finish. I need to know what would be the most durable, oil & solvent resistant paint to use on the reciever & lever. Any info regarding date and any specs on this gun would be appreciated. Choke type is not shown on engraving, although I suspect it is "full".

[DLH]

  That was my first shotgun  ( in the 12 ga)  fantastic little gun, super tight choke. they also made one in the 410, 20 ga. and a one with rifle sights on it for deer.  most had light colored wood. as to the finish on the reciver???   mabey powder coat?

[gunnut69]

Powder coat is quite durable.  It's baked on the metal at a temperature of about 400 degrees.  I don't know the receiver compostion but there have been several threads on this forum about painting stainless weapons to hide the light color.  Perhaps a search would find them for you?