Ithaca Knick Single Barrel Trap 4E Grade, 12 Gauge, Factory-Engraved, Vent-Rib, Custom-Shortened Barrel
This Ithaca Single Barrel Trap Knick Model Grade 4E is a factory-engraved, U.S.-made 12-gauge trap gun built on the Frank Knickerbocker design. It features elegant scroll engraving with a starburst motif panel, a ventilated and matted rib, and classic walnut furniture with fleur-de-lis accents. This example has been custom-modified with a barrel shortened from 34 inches to approximately 32.14 inches, a comb height adjustment, and an aftermarket LimbSaver recoil pad.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows finish wear and patina with scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny. The stock is slightly loose and shows some play. Barrel fit is decent, and the action drops with some resistance. The firing pin is in solid shape.
There is a slight left-hand cast to the stock. The ejector is well timed.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Single Barrel Trap Knick Model Grade 4E 12 Gauge shotgun
Factory engraving highlights include scrollwork on the receiver, top lever, and trigger guard, plus a starburst motif panel on the right side. The Grade 4E treatment pairs well with the Knick single-barrel trap lineage associated with Frank Knickerbocker, offering classic American trap-gun styling and details.
The single 12-gauge barrel wears a ventilated rib with rectangular posts and a matted surface to cut glare. The barrel has been professionally shortened from 34 inches to approximately 32.14 inches, and there are no visible choke-tube threads at the muzzle. A red front bead provides a clear aiming reference, and the ejector is well timed.
The break-open, top-lever action uses a single trigger and is configured for one round. The action drops with some resistance, barrel fit is decent, and the firing pin is in solid shape, reflecting a serviceable mechanical setup suitable for continued range use.
The walnut stock set includes a pistol-grip butt with a Monte Carlo-style raised comb and fleur-de-lis checkering accents, paired with a beavertail forend featuring wrap-around checkering and an inletted metal escutcheon. The comb height has been adjusted, and an aftermarket LimbSaver recoil pad is installed, yielding a 13.75-inch length of pull. There is a slight left-hand cast to the stock.