[Swift]

Ithaca mdl 72

Tell me more,please.
I ran across one and they are asking $195.00.
Some handling marks on the forearm, great metal, smooth action.
Price, good or not?
Not manufactured any longer I think.
I just need another rimfire, yeh right!
Any info appreciated.

 

[106]

Ithaca Model 72 Saddlegun

Swift,

The Ithaca Model 72 Saddlegun [lever action] was offered in two grades, Standard and DeLuxe, and in .22LR or .22 WMR; 18 ½" barrel, hooded front sight; it was made for Ithaca Gun by Erma Werke, W. Germany, from 1973 to 1978.

Ithaca Model 72 Saddlegun
Some typical values: ["Blue Book of Gun Values", 20th Ed.]
100% = $300. [NIB]
_98% = $250.
_95% = $225.
_90% = $175.
_80% = $145.
_70% = $130.
_60% = $120.

Ithaca Model 72 Saddlegun DeLuxe
[Silver finished, engraved receiver, deluxe walnut stock, octagon barrel; 1974 - 1976]
Some typical values: ["Blue Book of Gun Values", 20th Ed.]
100% = $350. [NIB]
_98% = $300.
_95% = $250.
_90% = $225.
_80% = $175.
_70% = $145.
_60% = $130.

Hope this helps....! !

 

[BillB]

Swift,

There is some verbage about the Model 72 on this page of the Ithaca Gun Company web site.

Regards Bill

 

[fiveo]

I had a model 72 for many years. It was the most accurate .22 lever action I've ever seen. Few bolt actions would outshoot it. It also had the slickest action. I shot this rifle so much, I wore it out. The action got loose and it wouldn't fire all the time. I got $150.00 for it on a trade for a 44US target rifle. I will always miss it. You won't regret buying one in good shape.

 

[5805]

This is basically the same as the modern Henry rifles. They are both based on the exact same design. I have not heard alot of bad things about them. The Ithaca Model 49R is a different story all together.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Model 72 for that price in decent shape.

Just me
Frank

 

[Swift]

Thanks everyone for the great info!!
Saturday I'm going back to the store and iffin she's still there I'm takin her home!
I'll keep ya all informed.
Thanks again.