Ithaca M-49 .22 S/L/LR Lever-Action Single-Shot Rifle, 18" Barrel, Aluminum Alloy Receiver, Hardwood Stock
This Ithaca M-49 stands out as a lightweight, single-shot lever-action rifle chambered for .22 S, L, and LR. It pairs an 18" barrel and open sights with a painted aluminum alloy receiver and classic hardwood furniture. Distinctive pressed checkering with a stylized bird motif and a hard-plastic buttplate marked "Ithaca Gun" add recognizable model details. Made in the United States, this example offers the characteristic M-49 layout including the top-loading/ejection port and under-barrel dummy tube.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Widespread rust is present across exterior surfaces. Scratches and scuffs are visible throughout. The end of the buttstock has white paint on it. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ithaca M-49 .22 S/L/LR lever-action single-shot rifle
The M-49 is a single-shot lever-action design with a top loading and ejection port. It uses an exposed hammer and an oval lever loop, giving it the familiar handling of a lever gun while remaining a simple, one-round platform.
This rifle features an 18" barrel paired with open sights: a ramped post front and a drift-adjustable rear on a stepped elevator. The setup provides a straightforward sight picture appropriate for the platform.
The receiver is aluminum alloy with a painted finish, contributing to the model's distinctive construction. The forearm is retained by a single steel barrel band, and an under-barrel dummy tube runs parallel to the barrel, a hallmark visual element of the M-49.
Furniture is hardwood throughout, with pressed checkering panels at the wrist that include a stylized bird motif. The hard-plastic buttplate is marked "Ithaca Gun," and the length of pull measures 14.0".
Made in the United States, this M-49 retains the recognizable features that define the model while offering the versatility of .22 S/L/LR compatibility.