Ithaca New Ithaca Double (NID) Field Grade 16 Gauge Side-by-Side, 26-Inch Barrels, 1936
This 1936 Ithaca New Ithaca Double Field Grade in 16 gauge pairs classic NID engineering with a clean, field-ready configuration. It features 26-inch barrels, a rib extension "doll's head" with rotary-bolt lockup, a solid matted game rib with no mid-bead, and a one-piece extractor. Subtle stitch-style border engraving and sharp checkering on the splinter forend and pistol-grip stock add period-correct detail.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces show scattered scratches and blemishes, with visible finish wear and areas of patina. Wood and metal exhibit handling marks consistent with age, while checkering remains defined.
What's Included
- Ithaca New Ithaca Double (NID) Field Grade 16 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
The NID Field Grade is identified by its barrel legend and straightforward field configuration. This example was made in the United States in 1936 and is chambered in 16 gauge with 26-inch barrels, offering a balanced length for upland-style handling.
Lockup is via a rib extension "doll's head" combined with a rotary-bolt, a hallmark of the NID's robust design. The barrels wear a solid matted game rib with no mid-bead and a single brass front bead for a clean sight picture.
Controls and operation are classic: break-action, double triggers, hammerless internals, and a top-tang safety. A right-opening top lever and a one-piece extractor (non-ejector) complete the action setup.
Furniture includes a checkered splinter forend and a checkered pistol-grip hardwood stock capped with a black buttplate. Stitch-style border engraving appears on the receiver, floorplate, top lever, and hinge areas, adding tasteful detail without departing from the Field Grade's utilitarian focus. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.