2/2/2023 0 Comments Ithaca 1911 to navy oaklandIt could have been made as some kind of prop for a display.Someone may have made this "Ithaca" for their own personal satisfaction, and then either passed away, or otherwise allowed it to enter the marketplace.Then again, I can offer some possible other reasons for its existence that are more innocent. This "Ithaca" was probably made with intent to fool. When reproduction items are not marked, the fog of time can change the perceived status of an item. I wrote a very detailed reproduction standard that was adopted by The American Thompson Association. I always encourage those who make any kind of firearm reproduction item to mark it appropriately. ![]() Has the firearm been seen previously? (Has it been around a while, or seen in a display previously?) Was the high serial number called out as its main selling point? ![]() So, I'm curious as to why this fake Ithaca exists.
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