Videos tagged with Ithaca Gun Company

This review showcases the Ithaca 1911A1, highlighting its historical significance and classic .45 ACP performance. The demonstration covers safe loading procedures and live-fire engagement at an outdoor range, emphasizing the firearm's cycling and recoil. Visuals focus on the pistol's worn finish and military markings, underscoring its status as a collector's item.

This YouTube video focuses on the Ithaca Model 37, specifically highlighting its connection to the Vietnam War and its unique 'slam-fire' mechanism. The description emphasizes the historical significance and the operational aspect of this particular shotgun.

This video details the Parkerizing and restoration of a Colt 1911, identified as having an Ithaca-manufactured frame from 1943 with Augusta Arsenal rebuild marks. The process involves complete disassembly, glass bead blasting for surface preparation, and a zinc phosphate Parkerizing finish. It highlights the importance of thorough cleaning to prevent oil contamination during the chemical treatment and discusses the collectability of 'mix-master' firearms.

This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television focuses on the Remington Rand M1911A1 pistol. It details the U.S. government's need to scale up firearm production during World War II and highlights the role of Remington Rand, along with four other companies, in manufacturing the iconic M1911 sidearm. The video explains the evolution of the design to the M1911A1 standard in 1926 and notes that Remington Rand produced approximately 900,000 of these .45 ACP semi-automatic pistols for the war effort.

The Ithaca Auto & Burglar, produced from 1922-1934, was a compact side-by-side shotgun pistol designed for self-defense. It came in two main models (A and B) with variations in grip design. The National Firearms Act of 1934 significantly impacted its legality and commercial viability due to its classification and tax.