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ITHACA DOUBLE 45/70

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28 February 2011, 09:19
Dick Thompson
ITHACA DOUBLE 45/70
Just picked up an Ithaca 20 gauge thats been sleeved/converted to 45/70, most likely done by Searcy. Anyone have any info on these guns, the price was right & the gun seems to be fine. I'll shoot it tomorrow.

Thanks, Dick
28 February 2011, 09:26
Mike Brooks
I'd be willing to bet dollars to donuts that Searcy never saw that set up. Years ago he did some on a BSS action, but he marked these as his works.
IIRC Ithacas only have 2 bites? Right?
If so mild trapdoor loads only!


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28 February 2011, 21:47
a.tinkerer
You should get some photos of this rifle up here for the group to see.

Did the seller suggest it was built by BSearcy?



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28 February 2011, 23:00
Nemo .450
I never heard of Mr. Searcy using Ithaca actions.


I do know for a fact that a chap called Gordon Harms of Nebraska (who does alot of shotgun to double rifle conversions) has built at least one double rifle in .45-70 on the Ithaca action.


If it is the same rifle (or one identical to it) it has an "Armoloy" finish on the action, and "DuraCoat" finish on the 24"bbls. The rifle I mention was regulated for 350 grain Hornadys at 1850fps.


Hope this helps.


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28 February 2011, 23:27
jeffeosso
its NOT a searcy -
I, myself, would never build anything bigger than 22H on an ithaca.


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