Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Ithaca M49.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ithaca
Model: 49
Serial: 490338911
Caliber: 22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front With Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Stock with Forearm
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca M49 is a distinctive and ingeniously simple rimfire rifle that reflects Ithaca’s long tradition of producing practical, youth-oriented, and utility firearms with solid craftsmanship. Manufactured by Ithaca Gun Company beginning in the late 1960s, the M49 is a bolt-action, single-shot rifle chambered in .22 Magnum Rimfire, designed specifically as a lightweight, easy-to-use training and small-game platform. Its most recognizable feature is the unconventional cocking system, which uses a large knurled knob at the rear of the bolt that must be manually pulled back to cock the striker, providing a clear visual and tactile indication of the rifle’s status and encouraging deliberate, safe operation. The rifle typically wears a slim hardwood stock with a straight comb and minimal embellishment, keeping weight down and handling lively, especially for younger or smaller-statured shooters. A long, blued steel barrel delivers excellent velocity and accuracy from the .22 Magnum cartridge, making the M49 surprisingly effective for varmints and small game within its intended range. Sighting equipment is straightforward and rugged, usually consisting of a simple open rear sight and front blade, reinforcing the rifle’s role as a fundamentals-focused training arm rather than a target competition piece. While modest in appearance, the Ithaca M49 earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and durability, and today it is appreciated by collectors and shooters alike for its unique mechanical design, nostalgic appeal, and its place as one of Ithaca’s most unconventional yet memorable rimfire rifles.
Model: 49
Serial: 490338911
Caliber: 22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front With Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Stock with Forearm
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca M49 is a distinctive and ingeniously simple rimfire rifle that reflects Ithaca’s long tradition of producing practical, youth-oriented, and utility firearms with solid craftsmanship. Manufactured by Ithaca Gun Company beginning in the late 1960s, the M49 is a bolt-action, single-shot rifle chambered in .22 Magnum Rimfire, designed specifically as a lightweight, easy-to-use training and small-game platform. Its most recognizable feature is the unconventional cocking system, which uses a large knurled knob at the rear of the bolt that must be manually pulled back to cock the striker, providing a clear visual and tactile indication of the rifle’s status and encouraging deliberate, safe operation. The rifle typically wears a slim hardwood stock with a straight comb and minimal embellishment, keeping weight down and handling lively, especially for younger or smaller-statured shooters. A long, blued steel barrel delivers excellent velocity and accuracy from the .22 Magnum cartridge, making the M49 surprisingly effective for varmints and small game within its intended range. Sighting equipment is straightforward and rugged, usually consisting of a simple open rear sight and front blade, reinforcing the rifle’s role as a fundamentals-focused training arm rather than a target competition piece. While modest in appearance, the Ithaca M49 earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and durability, and today it is appreciated by collectors and shooters alike for its unique mechanical design, nostalgic appeal, and its place as one of Ithaca’s most unconventional yet memorable rimfire rifles.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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