Would like very much to see a top ejecting. The 49 was a great single shot rifle.The 49R had problems with ejection on many rifles. It is my understanding that the Model 49 and 49R production stopped in 1971.However in about 1973 a bunch of Model 49R rifles were found in a warehouse and shipped out at that time. The Ithaca Model 49 and 49R were manufactured in the United States.The Ithaca Model 72 was manufactured in West Germany. Twin_rotor wrote:Google found most of the following information for me. I've shot one CCI Quiet 650FPS and I heard the hammer strike over the report. There have been plenty of 'stinger' rounds through it too, but the barrel length is too short. Its still good out to 50yrds with a 1200FPS round nose. I put most of them through it myself lol. It is fully functional and still kinda pretty. That would be for rabbit hunting, in the mid to late '60s in Port Jefferson, Long Island. I know the story of how I got it, and a little about when, why and where it was bought. I have cataloged and traced most of my inherited rifles besides this guy. If anyone can confirm or disprove any of this info, you help is greatly appreciated. The rifle was AKA 'The Roy Rogers' (Sears brand maybe?) The Model 49R Repeater is made in Germany. They also produced a 'Sears' marked rifle that was simular.

The rifle was purpose built for Sears and was built in the Ithaca plant. The rifle ran '61-79, with other info pointing towards a cease production in 1973. Some people thought it was a different metal.

He also stated that the reciever is aluminum. People say that it was a mid production change dark to light. However, I've found several other 'net nerds' who have said the same. I'm hoping there is and maybe he wasn't the right person to ask. Subscribe now or renew your subscription.Google found most of the following information for me.Ī person that was a proclaimed smith at Ithaca during the production of Model 49 Saddle Guns said there were no numbering schemes. Back issues are available.ĭon’t miss a single issue. A repeater, the Model 49R, was also offered as well as a WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) version, the 49M. A faux loading tube is attached under the 18-inch barrel in the case of the single-shot version. Its lever action was intended to give a Western flavor and indeed its profile is reminiscent of a weapon the Duke might have carried, although, in his big hands it would have looked like a toy since it is much more diminutive than the Model 92 Winchesters he usually favored in the movies. Produced from 1961 to 1976 (some sources list 1979) this little rifle was plainly aimed at the boy’s market. One of the most interesting products from Ithaca is the M49.

The Ithaca Gun company has transferred ownership several times and is still in business at its present site in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Some of the company’s more famous patrons were Annie Oakley and John Phillip Sousa.ĭuring World War Two, Ithaca made guns for the American military, including the M1911 pistol and M3 “Grease Gun.” The Model 37 shotgun was the standard for some police departments, including Los Angeles and New York. In 1916 the LeFever Gun Company was incorporated with Ithaca. Established in Ithaca, New York (hence the name) the company first produced shotguns. This Western-themed rimfire was popular in the 1960s and may be encountered today.Īlthough the Ithaca Gun Company is best known for its production of the iconic Model 37 shotgun, many other guns were produced over its long history dating back to the 1880s.

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