Try contacting Ithaca directly?
419-294-4113

 

Ithaca’s response to my email.


“When the assets of Ithaca Gun Company were sold off in New York in 2005, we
obtained only the rights to the M37/87 pump-action shotgun. We received neither
the old company's records nor the specs and records for each individual gun
Ithaca Gun Company sold up to that point in time. We do not know who - if anyone
- received this information but recently, The Center of the West has acquired
limited information on some older modes. Click here for a link to their website:

Firearms Records

The Cody Firearms Records Office has rare access to the select serial number records from Winchester, Marlin, and L.C. Smith.

centerofthewest.org

Unfortunately, this means we do not have any information, nor do we offer any
services on any firearms except the Model 37 and 87. We do not know of anyone
that specializes in or know of anyone that manufactures parts for the older
Ithaca guns, including any/all SKB imports. Numrich Gun Parts:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/ may have used parts, we do not. We apologize for
any inconvenience

 

Have you tried any of the parts specialists? Numrich, Jack First, Midwest Gun Parts, Gun Repair Center? Also take a look on EBay; many old gun parts for sale there.

Scott Hanes

 

Yep,
I’ve checked all of those. I have not checked directly with Ithaca, I was under the impression they don’t have parts for these but I will give them a call to make sure.

 

I’ve actually been surprised that I can’t find any parts for these anywhere. Only thing I’ve seen on eBay is a stock. Can’t find internal parts anywhere. In my research several sources said pfrommer in Virginia or Les and Les passed away. I emailed the person who says they have access to his parts but have not heard back.

 

It’s very unlikely that Ithaca is going to have any parts for the gun. What do you mean by the hammer is broken? It very possibly could be repaired.
And on a side note your location might help too.

 

I’m located in Texas. The hammer is broken into 2 pieces. I got an email response from Ithaca this morning. They only have the rights to the model 37 and 87. They don’t have records or parts for any other shotgun.

 

See if Diamond gunsmith Ithaca NY is still in business..they specialized in older Ithacas

 

They are no longer around after Les passed away.

 

I saw this post on another forum (slightly edited):

“I have access to the Ithaca parts inventory formally held by Diamond gunsmithing of Ithaca NY. Email me at ellisn32@gmail.com with inquires or questions/quotes.”

Nathan worked with the late Les Hovencamp and is continuing much of Les’s Ithaca parts business. Might be worth a try. I don’t think Nathan is doing any gunsmithing.

 

I have emailed him and waiting to hear back on parts availability

 

These people can fix anything

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I’ve asked a few gunsmiths about doing this and none of them recommended it.

 

Forty or so years ago I made one out of O- 1 tool steel flat stock. Most of the work was done on a band saw, it is not a high precision part. In those days I ran a special machinery building firm. I don't remember it as being very changeling or time consuming. I have no idea what shops are charging per hour these days, but those prices seem high. We did very fine, precision work (large machinery with up to 5,000 moving parts) and had the right equipment many times over, so I don't believe that you need a gunsmith. Find a local shop that has a good tool maker.

Incidentally we hated walk in jobs, they were disrupting and people did not understand that making a one off part is a lot more expensive than making high quantities of the same thing. Never the less we usually did it as a favor for the neighboring folks, and they were rarely charged true costs. You might have to ask around though.

 

If you love the gun, buy another one for parts. Might save problems. Good Luck

 

I have a friend who attended gunsmithing school. One of his comments was "Its neat, if you need a part you just make it". May be a school would make you one cheaper.

 

I've had a couple guns with welded hammers. Even a TM1. NBD

 

$500-$1000 would be robbery

 

500.00 would be a fair price figure you will have 5 hours making it another hour fitting and fine tuning then you are married to it for the rest of your life. If he has a misfire he will send it back and say it must be because of the hammer it will not matter the springs are 80 years old. That’s what I would charge would be at least 500.You could make two and cut the price down a little but how long before you ever sold the other one

 

Very tempting.

Does anyone know where I can find parts for this firearm? I just inherited a 1925 Ithaca single barrel trap and the hammer is broken. I have spoken to a couple of gunsmiths and both think making new part will be in the $500-$1000 dollar range. Searching online hasn’t turned up many parts at all for this model.
Thanks

Is it a Flues model or Knick? The Knickerbocker series started with serial numbers 400,000 and up. I may have a line on something...

Scott Hanes

 

It’s a knickerbocker. Serial is 4003xx. I’d appreciate any help

 

When Ithaca changed to new ownership, they sent the forearm part that contained the release lever. Claimed it was the only one remaining. Sold the 4E it was intended for so have it if anyone has a need.

 

Maybe you are not allowed to. I see you are only on with 10 posts. You click on my avatar and look for Start Conversation. Click on that and see if you can post the info. If that does not work, I will try to PM you.

MODS...There is no selling or buying on this site with this member....just trying to facilitate getting a part for him outside of this site. Delete this if not permitted.

Scott Hanes

 

Someone else has PM’d me so I assume you can.