Ithaca Model 72 Saddle-Gun .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle, West German (Erma Werke), 18.5 in Barrel, 15-Round Tube, Victor 4X Scope
This Ithaca Model 72 Saddle-Gun is a West German-made .22 LR lever-action produced for Ithaca by Erma Werke in the 1970s. It features an 18.5 in barrel, top ejection, and a 15-round tubular magazine. A Victor 4X riflescope is installed in Weaver USA rings, adding practical versatility to this compact rimfire lever gun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting across metal surfaces. Scratching and blemishing are present throughout, with notable finish loss.
What's Included
- Victor 4X riflescope mounted in Weaver USA rings
- Leather sling installed
Manufactured by Erma Werke in West Germany for Ithaca, this Model 72 Saddle-Gun pairs classic lever-action handling with .22 LR economy. The rifle is correctly marked with Ithaca Gun Co Inc. Ithaca, N.Y. and carries period features consistent with its 1970s era.
The action uses top ejection and a front-loading tubular magazine with a knurled end cap, providing a stated 15-round capacity. The receiver is smooth-sided with two side screws, and the rifle wears a durable blued finish.
Furniture includes a hardwood stock and a carbine-style forearm with a front barrel band. The checkered steel buttplate is marked "ithacagun," and sling swivels are fitted front and rear with a leather sling installed.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded front ramp front sight, a scope mount, and a Victor 4X riflescope secured in Weaver USA rings. Length of pull measures 14.0 in, and the serial number is located on the underside of the receiver.