Ithaca NID Field Grade 20 Gauge Side-by-Side, 26 Inch, Full/Cylinder Chokes, 1927 Production, Extractors, Double Triggers
This New Ithaca Double (NID) Field Grade 20 gauge was manufactured in 1927 and pairs classic handling with early-production features. It has 26-inch steel barrels with a solid, matted top rib and a single brass bead, with the left bore Full and the right bore Cylinder. It is extractor-equipped (no ejectors) and built on a hammerless boxlock action with double triggers and a manual tang safety. Matching serial numbers appear on the receiver, barrel flats, and forend, and period markings include a water table stamped "F 20" and "PATENT APPLIED FOR," plus a rib marked "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" and "MADE IN U.S.A."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present. Light rust and pitting are visible. These do not affect function.
What’s Included
- Leather lace-on recoil pad installed on buttstock
Built in the United States, this NID Field Grade is a 20-gauge, break-action side-by-side with a hammerless boxlock design, double triggers, and a manual tang safety. It holds two rounds and retains the straightforward, durable layout that Ithaca intended for field use.
The 26-inch steel barrels feature a solid, matted top rib with a single brass bead front sight. The left bore is Full and the right bore is Cylinder, a versatile pairing for upland distances. The top rib is marked "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" and "MADE IN U.S.A."
This example is extractor-equipped (no ejectors) and shows early-production NID characteristics, including a water table stamped "F 20" and "PATENT APPLIED FOR." Matching serial numbers are present on the receiver, barrel flats, and forend, supporting component originality.
Furniture includes a checkered walnut pistol-grip buttstock and a checkered splinter forend with an underside push-button release. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches, offering a traditional fit and feel consistent with Field Grade configuration.