Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Ithaca Model 51 Featherlight.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Co.
Model: 51 Featherlight
Serial: 510011684
Date of Manufacture: 1970 (First Year Production)
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2.75" Chamber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 26" Modified Bore Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Orange Front Bead with Raised Flat Ventilation Rib
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock with Slip-On Rubber Butt-Pad, Checkered Pistol-Style Grip with Black Cap, and Checkered Fore-End
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard, Scroll-Engraved Receiver
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca Model 51 Featherlight is a historically significant, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun that marked Ithaca's major entry into the modern autoloading market during the early 1970s. Boasting a first-year production serial number from 1970, this early-run example features the classic, deeply blued receiver styling and premium wood furniture that defined Ithaca's New York manufacturing era. Renowned for its smooth-cycling gas system and relatively light handling qualities, the Featherlight was designed to reduce felt recoil while providing a fast, reliable follow-up shot for upland hunters and clay target shooters alike. While it remains a prized piece of mid-century Americana, early models require careful maintenance and inspection of their internal slide blocks to preserve their soft-shooting performance and mechanical longevity for generations to come.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 51 Featherlight
Serial: 510011684
Date of Manufacture: 1970 (First Year Production)
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2.75" Chamber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 26" Modified Bore Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Orange Front Bead with Raised Flat Ventilation Rib
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock with Slip-On Rubber Butt-Pad, Checkered Pistol-Style Grip with Black Cap, and Checkered Fore-End
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard, Scroll-Engraved Receiver
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca Model 51 Featherlight is a historically significant, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun that marked Ithaca's major entry into the modern autoloading market during the early 1970s. Boasting a first-year production serial number from 1970, this early-run example features the classic, deeply blued receiver styling and premium wood furniture that defined Ithaca's New York manufacturing era. Renowned for its smooth-cycling gas system and relatively light handling qualities, the Featherlight was designed to reduce felt recoil while providing a fast, reliable follow-up shot for upland hunters and clay target shooters alike. While it remains a prized piece of mid-century Americana, early models require careful maintenance and inspection of their internal slide blocks to preserve their soft-shooting performance and mechanical longevity for generations to come.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1193918140 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-16 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
52 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-16 17:20:08 |
