Ithaca Model 72 Saddlegun .22 LR Lever Action, West German (Erma-Werke) Manufacture, 18.5 Inch Barrel, 15+1, Polished Blue, Weaver B4 Scope
West German-made by Erma-Werke for Ithaca in the 1970s, this Model 72 Saddlegun is a polished blue, full-size .22 LR lever action with an 18.5 inch barrel and a 15+1 tubular magazine. It retains classic details including right-side ejection, a barrel band at the fore-end, and a black serrated buttplate marked "Ithaca Gun Co., Inc." An installed Weaver B4 3/4-inch tube rimfire scope complements the factory hooded front and adjustable open rear sights. Markings include the "MODEL 72 SADDLEGUN 22 CAL. L.R. Ithaca Gun Co., Inc., Ithaca, N.Y." rollmark and "Made in West Germany."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in overall good shape. It shows minor surface rusting and blemishing. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Slim 3/4-inch tube rimfire scope (installed)
- Scope rings and base (installed)
Built for Ithaca by Erma-Werke in West Germany, this Model 72 reflects the 1970s production era and carries clear country-of-origin markings. The barrel is rollmarked "MODEL 72 SADDLEGUN 22 CAL. L.R. Ithaca Gun Co., Inc., Ithaca, N.Y." and "Made in West Germany," offering immediate provenance that appeals to buyers and collectors who value documented manufacture and import details.
The rifle features an 18.5 inch barrel, right-side ejection, and an under-barrel tubular magazine with a knurled magazine plug, providing a 15+1 capacity in .22 LR. A barrel band at the fore-end adds to the classic lever-action profile. The polished blue finish is paired with a smooth wood, straight-comb stock and a black serrated buttplate marked "Ithaca Gun Co., Inc."
Sighting options include a hooded front sight and an adjustable open rear sight with an elevator ramp. In addition, this example comes equipped with a Weaver B4 Riflesc 3/4-inch tube rimfire scope mounted on rings and a base, giving the shooter a period-appropriate optic already installed.
Dimensions and handling are true to a full-size lever gun, with a 13.6 inch length of pull that suits a wide range of shooters. The overall configuration stays faithful to the Model 72 Saddlegun’s known attributes while adding the practicality of an installed optic.