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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. This was my trap line gun all through Jr and Sr Highschool. The for end stock has been replaced and the its in 6.5 out of ten shape overall It shoots fine, the case gets stuck 90 of the time and needs a cleaning rod to dislodge the spent case. If anyone can confirm or disprove any of this info, you help is greatly appreciated. I've personally owned this rifle since the 1970's Ithaca M-49 single Shot lever action. 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. MADE IN U.S.A., the left of the receiver has the. 22 CAL MAGNUM RIM FIRE ONLY / ITHACA GUN CO., INC. 22 Magnum Action Type: Single Shot, Lever Actuated Falling Block Rifle with Exposed Hammer Markings: The left of the barrel is marked M-49.
#Ithaca model 49 single shot 22 magnum rifle lever action serial#
The rifle ran '61-79, with other info pointing towards a cease production in 1973. Make: Ithaca Model: M-49 Serial Number: 257031 Year of Manufacture: 1968-1976 Caliber. 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. 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. However, I've found several other "net nerds" who have said the same. Introduced at 20 in 1961 and sold until 1979, Ithaca M49 looks like a conventional lever action repeater with 18 inch barrel. I'm hoping there is and maybe he wasn't the right person to ask. 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.