Serial number 510073319 on left side receiver, 31.25 in. barrel marked MODEL 51 - FEATHERLIGHT - 20. GA. - 3 IN. CHAMBER PROOF TESTED / ITHACA GUN CO. INC. ITHACA, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A. - ROTO FORGED / FULL / 20 GAUGE MAGNUM / FOR 2 3/4 IN. AND 3 IN. MAGNUM SHELLS, ventilated rib with single front red hi-vis sight, checkered walnut stock and forend with original rubber recoil pad marked ITHACA GUN.

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Overall length 48.25 in.

Private Collection, Eastern North Carolina

DOM: 1970 to 1985, LOP: 14 1/8 in., FFL Status: Modern.

Introduced in the early 1950s, the Model 51 was notable for its advanced design and versatility. It featured a gas-operated semi-automatic action, which provided a softer recoil and improved reliability compared to earlier models. The Model 51 Magnum was designed to handle both standard and magnum loads, making it a flexible choice for various hunting applications.

Overall very good estate condition, barrel and receiver have minor amounts of surface scratches, bore is shiny.