Hi. I know everybody has a strong opinion here, and I'm looking for some!
I have this here Ithaca Flues Grade 1 made in 1919 that I fell in love with and had to have. The stock is nice and so is the receiver - probably about 95% case colors with sharp engraving. It shoots great, is a 2 3/4 chamber, and I shot a 23 with it first time out and I'll be using it for some vintage trap shoots. 32", F/F
The problem is someone did something to the barrels - some kind of cold blue.
The bores are mirror, and the exterior metal is fine, no dents, dings or scratches.
I'm thinking of having the barrels reblued. Should I?
I have $500 into the gun as is, and reblueing will run $250.
Any opinions on what I should do? Thanks in advance! Pics below:
I have this here Ithaca Flues Grade 1 made in 1919 that I fell in love with and had to have. The stock is nice and so is the receiver - probably about 95% case colors with sharp engraving. It shoots great, is a 2 3/4 chamber, and I shot a 23 with it first time out and I'll be using it for some vintage trap shoots. 32", F/F
The problem is someone did something to the barrels - some kind of cold blue.
The bores are mirror, and the exterior metal is fine, no dents, dings or scratches.
I'm thinking of having the barrels reblued. Should I?
I have $500 into the gun as is, and reblueing will run $250.
Any opinions on what I should do? Thanks in advance! Pics below: