Ithaca New Ithaca Gun Crass 12 Gauge SxS – 30 in London Twist Damascus, 1888 Hammerless Boxlock
This antique Ithaca New Ithaca Gun Crass model was manufactured in 1888 and features 30 inch London Twist (Damascus) barrels with a solid rib. It is a hammerless, top-lever, extractor-only double with double triggers and a sliding safety. Collectible details include receiver sides marked "NEW ITHACA GUN," a rib marked "ITHACA GUN CO., ITHACA N.Y. LONDON TWIST," bushed screw-retained firing pins, and serial number 7190 on the water table and forend iron, with 7490 stamped on the underside of the barrel assembly, indicating a non-matching replacement barrel set.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore: Smoothbore 12 gauge (no rifling).
Specific Condition Notes: The stock is cracked. The shotgun does not function as intended; pulling the trigger does not discharge. It should be inspected and serviced by a qualified gunsmith before any use. Selling as-is.
What's Included
- Ithaca New Ithaca Gun Crass 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
This 1888 Ithaca New Ithaca Gun Crass is an American-made, hammerless boxlock double with hallmark period features. The top-lever opening and extractor-only configuration reflect the design of Ithaca’s early hammerless doubles. The sliding safety on the lower tang and double triggers complete the traditional control layout.
The 30 inch London Twist (Damascus) barrels have a solid rib marked "ITHACA GUN CO., ITHACA N.Y. LONDON TWIST," and the receiver sides are marked "NEW ITHACA GUN." These factory markings, combined with the period casehardened receiver, reinforce the gun’s late-19th-century Ithaca identity.
Mechanically, it uses bushed, screw-retained firing pins—an identifiable detail of the era and model. The forend is a classic splinter style, and the stock set is walnut with a pistol grip and checkered wrist, topped by a hard-rubber Ithaca-logo buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Collector-oriented details include serial number 7190 on the water table and forend iron, and 7490 on the barrel assembly, indicating a non-matching barrel set. The piece sits firmly in the 1880s Ithaca timeline as an early hammerless SxS in 12 gauge, made in the USA, and configured with a two-round capacity.