#Ithaca model 49 saddle gun .22 lever series
#Ithaca model 49 saddle gun .22 lever tv

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. Rifle is an Ithaca M-49 Saddle Gun (sometimes referred to as a youth rifle due to short length) 22LR lever action rifle.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. 22 magnum Lever Action Rifle Ithaca Model 49. Introduced at $20 in 1961 and sold until 1979, Ithaca M49 looks like a conventional lever action repeater with 18 inch barrel. This is a great little gun, and has served me well for many squirrel hunts. I have always preferred this rifle over my other 22's, but I would like to get some cash in order to buy something for large game hunting. 22 magnum Lever Action Rifle sn143579: This is a single shot lever action rifle with a martini style action. Barrel is 18 long with adjustable rear sight, fixed front sight. This M49 was a rusty derelict until refinished by Sean Averill of Galt’s Guns A closer look reveals that it’s nothing of the sort, In fact, it’s a single-shot falling block with a dummy magazine tube! If that seems silly, just look at today’s 10-22 carbines disguised through the use of aftermarket stocks as G36 automatic rifles or MG42 machine guns. Loading is quite similar to Martini rifle, but the hammer is external and must be cocked manually. Also unlike the Martini, M49 has very positive extraction. The sights are typical of entry-level 22s, post and notch, with unmarked drift and elevation adjustments. The finish of the painted aluminum receiver tends to wear poorly.

#Ithaca model 49 saddle gun .22 lever tv

The original design was riding the coattails of popular Western TV shows.

It was meant as a recreational plinker and succeeded admirably in that role. Since 22 Short ammunition was cheaper than 22LR back then and also substantially quieter, many of these rifles have rather gunked-up chambers but substantial chamber erosion is unlikely. With the rifle rested on a sandbag, five-shot groups all looked like the picture below. For a budget carbine with iron sights, that’s pretty impressive! My friend who owns this particular rifle has had it since he was eight years old back in the 1960s, and the gun just keeps on working with minimal care.

Since function-testing of this carbine before buying is very simple and spare parts are still available, I would rate it as a diamond in the rough. The M-49s walnut stock provides a handsome contrast against the black finish of the barrel and receiver. 7/16″ at 25 yards works out to 1.75MOA–quite a feat for iron sights and bulk.

#Ithaca model 49 saddle gun .22 lever series

These are a fun series of small game hunting or target practice rifles. This Ithaca M-49 is a lever-action single-shot rifle capable of using 22 Short, 22 Long, or 22LR ammunition.

An 18' barrel is adorned with open rifle sights. 22 ammunition ( CCI AR Tactical).Just picked up this little gun at a yard sale for 50 bucks. It was pretty rusted up but very few scratches in the wood. I've use Kroil oil and fine steel wool and those little green scrubber pads and have gotten most of the rust off. I'm a bit shy of wanting to rub to hard and take the blueing off. The inside and action are very clean and I really like the feel and the balance of this rifle. Bummed a couple of shells off a neighbor and ran them thru it and it chambers, fires, and ejects beautifully Action is very smooth. Not having dealt with a 22 mag was wondering if using JHP 40gr ammo would be enough for yotes out to say under a 100yrds? Next keeping that in mind would just a fixed 4 power scope be the way to go? Can't afford a lot and would like to keep the cost of the scope under a 100 bucks.

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