Ithaca Mag-10 3 ½” Magnum 10 GAUGE 32″ Full Choke Semi-Automatic Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: LSB260216LJ007
Make: Ithaca Gun Company
Model: Mag-10
Serial Number: 100046967
Year of Manufacture: 1975-1989
Gauge: 10 Gauge, 3 1/2″ Magnum Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Tube Magazine Fed Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with “MODEL MAG-10 —10 GA. 3 1/2 IN. CHAMBER— PROOF TESTED” / “ITHACA GUN CO. INC., ITHACA, N.Y.-MADE IN U.S.A.-ROTO FORGED” / “FULL”. The right side of the barrel is marked “——10 GA. MAGNUM——” / “FOR 3 1/2 IN. MAGNUM SHELLS ONLY PATENT NO. 4014247” and a proof mark. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, and “-1”.
Barrel Length: 32″ Vented-rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed white bead atop the vent rib. The vent rib is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, a Supreme ventilated rubber buttpad, and sling stud at the forend of the mag-tube, as well as near the toe on the buttstock. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches, with some handling wear.. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. There is very little fouling, as well as light scratching throughout the barrel. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are handling marks and scratches along the receiver and barrel, with heavier scratching toward the muzzle end of the barrel. There is some light corrosion and freckling on the receiver and barrel.The pin heads are unmarred. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this shotgun rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Ithaca’s Mag-10 stands as one of the most formidable American-made semi-automatic shotguns of the late 20th century, purpose-built for waterfowlers demanding maximum payload and reliability in harsh conditions. Introduced in the 1970s and utilizing a gas-operated system derived from the earlier Remington-designed platform, the Mag-10 was engineered to tame the substantial recoil of the 3 1/2″ 10 gauge shell while delivering consistent cycling. At a time when magnum waterfowling was evolving rapidly, the Mag-10 earned a reputation as a hard-hitting, no-nonsense field gun, particularly favored in goose blinds and open marshes where range and pattern density were paramount.
This example presents with a desirable 32″ vent-rib barrel and fixed Full choke, a classic configuration for long-range waterfowl work. The parkerized finish remains strong, with honest handling wear that aligns with its intended use, while the walnut stocks retain solid structural integrity and an appealing figure beneath light field marks. The bore remains bright with minimal fouling and light wear, supporting its continued utility. Altogether, this is a well-preserved example of Ithaca’s flagship magnum autoloader, offering both historical interest and practical capability in a platform synonymous with American waterfowling tradition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY