Since function-testing of this carbine before buying is very simple and spare parts are still available, I would rate it as a diamond in the rough. It is my understanding that the Model 49 and 49R production stopped in 1971.However in about 1973 a bunch of Model 49R rifles were found in a warehouse and shipped out at that time. Ithaca Model 49 Single Shot Finger Lever -plunger Cam Spring- 1 Only - 14937. Ithaca Model 49 Single Shot Rifle Finger Levercam. For a budget carbine with iron sights, that’s pretty impressive! My friend who owns this particular rifle has had it since he was eight years old back in the 1960s, and the gun just keeps on working with minimal care. The Ithaca Model 49 and 49R were manufactured in the United States.The Ithaca Model 72 was manufactured in West Germany. Ithaca 49 M49 M-49 22 S.l.lr Rifle Lever Action Handle. With the rifle rested on a sandbag, five-shot groups all looked like the picture below. Since 22 Short ammunition was cheaper than 22LR back then and also substantially quieter, many of these rifles have rather gunked-up chambers but substantial chamber erosion is unlikely. It was meant as a recreational plinker and succeeded admirably in that role.
#ITHACA MODEL 49 WMR TV#
The original design was riding the coattails of popular Western TV shows. The sights are typical of entry-level 22s, post and notch, with unmarked drift and elevation adjustments. The finish of the painted aluminum receiver tends to wear poorly. Also unlike the Martini, M49 has very positive extraction. Loading is quite similar to Martini rifle, but the hammer is external and must be cocked manually.
This M49 was a rusty derelict until refinished by Sean Averill of Galt’s Guns A closer look reveals that it’s nothing of the sort, In fact, it’s a single-shot falling block with a dummy magazine tube! If that seems silly, just look at today’s 10-22 carbines disguised through the use of aftermarket stocks as G36 automatic rifles or MG42 machine guns. Introduced at $20 in 1961 and sold until 1979, Ithaca M49 looks like a conventional lever action repeater with 18 inch barrel.
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