Ithaca Model 87 Featherlight 20 Gauge Pump-Action, 28 inch Vent-Rib Barrel, Bottom-Eject, King Ferry Era, Factory Waterfowl Engraving, 3 inch Chamber
This King Ferry–era Ithaca Model 87 Featherlight stands out with its bottom-ejecting, bottom-loading design, factory waterfowl scene engraving, and a 28 inch vent-rib barrel marked ROTO FORGED. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch 20 gauge shells and includes the correct King Ferry–era choke system with an IC tube installed and IMD and TSFULL tubes provided. The receiver is drilled and tapped with three holes for a scope mount, and the bore is clean and mirror bright.
Made in the USA and marked King Ferry, New York, this Model 87 features a steel receiver with a gold-tone trigger and PROOF TESTED markings. The wood stock has checkering, a pistol-grip profile, a ventilated recoil pad, and a black grip cap marked ITHACA, paired with a matching checkered wood forend. The sighting setup is a vent rib with a single orange front bead, offering a clear reference along the rib.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present. There is pitting on some controls and on the receiver.
What’s Included
- Interchangeable screw-in choke tubes: IC (installed), IMD, TSFULL (two additional tubes in plastic containers)
The 28 inch vent-rib barrel is threaded for screw-in chokes and uses the dedicated King Ferry–era tubes. It ships with three tubes total: IC installed, plus IMD and TSFULL in plastic containers. The rib carries a single orange front bead for straightforward sight alignment.
The bottom-ejecting, bottom-loading action retains the classic Ithaca layout, paired with a cross-bolt safety and a 2+1 capacity. The receiver is steel and is drilled and tapped with three holes for a scope mount, giving flexibility for mounting if desired.
Visual details include the factory waterfowl scene engraving on the right side of the receiver, a gold-tone trigger, and PROOF TESTED markings. The barrel is marked ROTO FORGED, and the receiver is marked King Ferry, New York, aligning it with the 1987–1996 King Ferry era.
The walnut furniture features a checkered pistol-grip stock with a black ITHACA grip cap and a ventilated recoil pad, along with a matching checkered wood forend. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, providing a traditional fit for a 20 gauge field gun.