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johnwilliamson062 · December 21, 2009, 08:14 PM

My local shop has an Ithaca model 66 in stock for $95. SOme finish wear and the stock isn't perfect, but it seems to lock up well. THe problem is the receiver has a bit of a hump on it that would naturally lead into a vent rib on the barrel, but there isn't a barrel, there is only a bead. When I shoulder it naturally I can hardly see the bead. I have to get more of a chin weld to see it and I imagine it shoots super high at that point. I sort of like the lever break, even if it is not very refined.

Also a Win 37 with some pitting in the barrel but otherwise good shape for $219.

I haven't been able to find one of those Berettas for sale yet.

December 21, 2009, 08:14 PM	#25
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	My local shop has an Ithaca model 66 in stock for $95. SOme finish wear and the stock isn't perfect, but it seems to lock up well. THe problem is the receiver has a bit of a hump on it that would naturally lead into a vent rib on the barrel, but there isn't a barrel, there is only a bead. When I shoulder it naturally I can hardly see the bead. I have to get more of a chin weld to see it and I imagine it shoots super high at that point. I sort of like the lever break, even if it is not very refined. Also a Win 37 with some pitting in the barrel but otherwise good shape for $219. I haven't been able to find one of those Berettas for sale yet. Last edited by johnwilliamson062; December 21, 2009 at 08:19 PM.