Ithaca M-49 .22 WMR Single-Shot Lever-Action Rifle, 18" Barrel, Blued/Black, U.S.-Made (1960s–1970s)
This Ithaca M-49 is a U.S.-made, single-shot lever-action rimfire chambered specifically in .22 WMR, produced during the 1960s–1970s. It features an 18" barrel, a top-loading receiver with a Peabody/Martini-style pivoting breechblock, and period-correct open sights. The barrel is blued, the receiver is black-finished zinc-alloy, and the hardwood stock has a straight, uncheckered grip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows blemishing, scratches, and finish loss throughout.
What's Included
- Ithaca M-49 .22 WMR single-shot lever-action rifle
The M-49 uses a lever-operated, Peabody/Martini-style pivoting breechblock with a top-loading receiver, delivering simple, single-shot operation in .22 WMR. The barrel is marked for .22 WMR only, identifying this variant within the M-49 family.
Sights are classic and practical: a ramped front blade with protective ears and an open rear sight with a step elevator for height adjustment. This setup matches the rifle’s straightforward, single-shot design.
Construction details include a blued steel barrel paired with a black-finished zinc-alloy (Zamak) receiver, and a hardwood stock with a straight, uncheckered grip. A dummy under-barrel tube and a single barrel band complete the exterior configuration.
Markings include MADE IN U.S.A., ITHACA GUN CO., INC., ITHACA, N.Y., aligning with its 1960s–1970s U.S. production era. The external, rebounding hammer and 1-round capacity reflect the model’s simple, reliable operation.