Show off your Model 51...

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Show off your Model 51...

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:27 pm
Here is an Ithaca Magnum 51 12 ga we restored for an Ithaca native now living in Atlanta. He obtained this heavily rusted and neglected gun from someone who pulled it out of a barn. GunBlack sanded, polished and re-blued the steel. We also had Les at Diamond Gunsmithing re-cut the checkering and give the walnut an oil rub finish. It was almost difficult to give this one up after we were done with it. Chambered for 3" magnum 12ga shells. This gun had a 30" fixed full choke vent rib barrel. The Monte Carlo stock was finished with a Pachmayr White Line Recoil Pad and Ithaca grip cap.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:54 pm
What a work of art! I bet it looked even better in person.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:30 pm
Awesome refinshing job !!

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:04 pm
Sweet. That means there are 2 of those is the metro Atlanta area. Mine being the other.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:21 pm
Those 51's were underrated. They kinda got caught in the wash of other semi-auto's. I've only seen one and I couldn't pry it out of the guy's hands with a crowbar.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:23 pm
I tell you Gunblack you guys did a A-1 job on it. that one had some great looking lumbar, on it, too
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:56 pm
Thanks Jim. I'm a huge fan of the 51. They look great, sound great and shoot great. Every so often I see one on Gunbroker.com at a good price and scoop it up. People have forgotten about that gun so they usually sell for a low price.


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:44 pm
they are definitely keepers, Steve. I wish I had the room, I'd probably snag one or two myself. since I already have more than my share of auto-5's and citori's, My wife sagely reminds me that I can't collect them all.

Nice to see your work, too. I stopped bluing a while back and I'll be more than happy to send anyone who comes my way over to you.
--Jim

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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 2012 11:59 am
I have 2 Model 51's (I believe they are both first release) and a pre 1970 16 ga Model 37. I always loved Ithaca Shotguns. They are both 12 ga magnum. Serial number is 510085504, the other is 510061657. Does anyone have access to see if these are first release? Tried to post pictures, but I kept getting errors trying to upload.

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:19 pm
Here is my Model 51 Magnum. I have both 30" full choke barrel, and a 28" modified barrel. Thanks Don
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:54 pm
Heres my newest addition!! "Magnum" 30 full choke..just itchin for spring turkey season!!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:49 pm
heres my pair
the top is my trap gun, 30"full and a 28"mod barrel
the bottom one is my skeet gun 26"skt and a 28"mod barrel

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:20 pm
oh and by the by...
both guns were strays....
I picked them up as broken/inoperable or as a parts guns
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:51 pm
Very nice you guys, very nice indeed!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:31 pm
Here is my pair of 51's
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Left is 12ga 26" Improved Cylinder. Really nice stock and no wear on loading port or trigger guard. When I bought it the slide was cracked. I treated it to the Skal-Tec slide and recoil spring/buffer kit. I just love the way it points and shoots!!

Right is 20ga 28" full choke. I just got it from a fellow on gunbroker. Its not near as nice as the 12. It has loading port and trigger guard wear and the stock is kind of beat up, and the checkering is almost smooth. Good news is the slide is not broken!! It is just starting to crack though. I plan on putting a spring/buffer kit in and see how it reacts. I may try to find nicer furniture for it since there does seem to be some out there from parts guns. The buttplate does not have the "ithacagun" logo in it either, so it may not even be correct.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a nice magnum next, then I'll have the full set :D
PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:37 pm
Very nice '51's...!!

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:35 am
Some very pretty very well-cared-for "51's". One of mine also has the Monte Carlo stock but not nearly as well figured as yours. I'll try to post some pics. as soon as I figure out the procedure. I made a slug barrel for my 12 by cutting a plain barrel off a touch and mounting Remington rifle sights with Silver Solder. It looks and shoots great. About $200, re-crowning and re-bluing included. Some of the larger gunsmith shops have parts like stocks and barrels because of all the action problems and resulting shade tree repairs.
Again can't say enough, very great looking "51's".

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PostPosted: Tue May 19, 2015 9:07 pm
I love both of my Model 51 Ithacas. I bought the first one, a 12ga 28" Mod barrel when I was in college in 1996. It's been my go-to gun since then, Ive taken all sorts of game with it. Honestly I wouldnt take 5K for it I love it so much.

I came across the second Model 51 a few years back at a local gun shop. It's a 12ga, 26" Skeet gun with beautiful wood. I have never seen another one like it so I had to get it. I love the clay pigeon medallion on the bottom of the pistol grip.

The Model 51's are one of the best guns for the money that you can buy in my opinion. I am currently looking for a 20ga, 26" IMP CYL gun if anyone has one?
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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2015 5:10 pm
Welcome to the Ithaca Owners Forum regal454 !!

Nice pair,,,

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