Ithaca XL 300 20 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28 in ROTO FORGED Plain Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, Made in Japan by SKB
This Ithaca Model XL 300 is a 1970s Japanese-made, gas-operated 20 gauge autoloader produced for Ithaca by SKB. It features a lightweight alloy receiver with factory scroll engraving, a 28-inch ROTO FORGED plain barrel with a fixed Modified choke, and classic wood furniture with cut checkering. The shotgun has a clean, mirror-bright bore and is presented in very good overall condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes present.
What's Included
- Ithaca Model XL 300 20 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Produced by SKB in Japan for Ithaca, this XL-series autoloader carries factory markings including "CUSTOM CRAFTED FOR ITHACA BY SKB," "PROOF TESTED," "MADE IN JAPAN," "ROTO FORGED," and "MOD choke." It dates to the 1973–1977 production window and represents the Japanese-made Ithaca era with quality fit and finish.
The action is a gas-operated semi-automatic system with right-side ejection and a right-side charging handle. Capacity is 4+1 with a 2 3/4-inch chamber, and controls include a cross-bolt safety with a red fire indicator. The polished bolt and smooth cycling complement the XL 300’s field-focused design.
The 28-inch plain (no vent rib) field barrel is ROTO FORGED and fitted with a fixed Modified choke for versatile 20 gauge performance. A single front bead provides a clean sight picture suitable for field use.
The receiver is a lightweight alloy unit with scroll engraving on both sides from the factory. The wood stock and long field-style forend feature cut checkering with scalloped borders, paired with a black molded Ithaca buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.