Western Arms Corp. Long Range Double 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun, 30-inch Barrels, 1939 U.S.-Made
This 1939 Western Arms Corp. Long Range Double is a pre-WWII American side-by-side with classic field features and period-correct markings. It carries the Western Arms branch of Ithaca Gun Co. identity with "LONG RANGE GUN" and maker markings stamped on the tops of the barrels near the breech, paired with 30-inch steel barrels and a solid, matted rib. The hammerless boxlock action, double triggers, and safety reflect the straightforward, durable configuration of its era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever rests to the right of center at approximately the 3 o'clock position and shows wear on the locking lug. The barrel fit to the action is loose. The firing pins are good. There is finish loss on the frame and barrels. The wood stock shows handling wear with dings and scratches.
What's Included
- Western Arms Corp. Long Range Double 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
Produced by Western Arms, a branch of Ithaca Gun Co., this Long Range Double comes from a line manufactured circa 1929–1946. Its 1939 production date places it squarely in the pre-WWII period, adding clear historical context for buyers who value era-specific American doubles.
The shotgun features 30-inch twin steel barrels with a solid, matted rib. The rib is plain and matted with no inscription. "LONG RANGE GUN" and "WESTERN ARMS BRANCH ITHACA GUN CO., INC. ITHACA, N.Y." are stamped on the tops of the barrels adjacent to the rib near the breech, providing the correct factory provenance on the metalwork.
Its side-by-side boxlock, hammerless receiver is operated by a top lever, with double triggers for independent barrel selection and a manual safety for intuitive control. Capacity is 2 rounds, as expected for this break-action configuration.
Furniture includes a plain, uncheckered wood pistol-grip buttstock and a matching splinter fore-end. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a straightforward, traditional fit consistent with period American doubles.