Ithaca 5E SBT Deal Of The Decade!

[Canuck]

I purchased this Ithaca 5E SBT last week from a fellow who had it and a 4E advertised CHEAP!! I bought the 5E only as the 4E had an incorrect stock installed. His pictures were very poor and he had no idea what these guns really were other than what he was told by whomever he acquired them from. I made an offer and took a chance. The gun arrived and the first thing I removed from the packaging was the barrel. When I saw the condition of the bluing I could hardly get the rest of the gun out of the box fast enough! Ithaca 5E SBT 34".I won't divulge what I paid but it was alot less than a used standard grade BT-99!
This is my deal of the decade!! I am so pumped! The gun fits me perfectly. It needs a few little cosmetic fixes but other than that seems good. Can't wait to get out on the trap field with it next spring. I have a feeling it will be attending the Canadian Trap Championships in Edmonton in June and with any luck I'll put together 100x100 with it for it's 100th birthday! At least that is my goal for the 2026 ATA season with this beautiful American classic trap gun. Yes it's 100 in 2026, it's a 1926 Knick according to the serial numbers.

[Jeff S]

Wow! That’s a beautiful gun. Congratulations, and have fun at Edmonton.

[Foxnut]

Canuck,
Congrats on the 5E purchase. They are a beautiful trap gun with some of the nicest wood of any of the trap guns made. Well done!

[Canuck]

I ended up buying the 4E as well. Upon opening the box once again I was really taken aback. It turned out to be a very good condition and well looked after 1917 Flues model that still retains alot of its case colours. It sports a 32" barrel. Another beauty!