Ithaca 10 Gauge "RoadBlocker"

[granpas gotagun]

Just got an Ithaca 10 gauge out of a safe where its been hidden in a corner for some 30+ years. I started trying to figure out just what kind of shotgun it was and I ended up here on TGT on a post made by Sargent69(hope hes still around) from back in October 2017. His post and others contributions provided enough info to point me in what the right direction to look for Ithaca "RoadBlocker" in my online searches. https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-l...as-roadblocker-special-purpose-police-shotgun

From what Ive been able to glean online, this LE model Ithaca is one of the more rare/scarce variant 10 gauge shotguns. I have not been unable to find any recent sales other than 2 auctions that ranged from 3000$ to 5000$, with 5000$ being a variant almost NIB in original box. I would appreciate any other insights anyone may have, especially to current valuation and scarcity. The 2017 thread had top end around 2500$.

As far as condition, in my opinion, overall it appears to be in good to very good condition with normal dings on wood and finish with a bright clean bore on a gun that likely saw service use but likely not fired all that much. I have not cleaned or oiled it.

Ive included some pictures that I hope helps in positively identifying both the gun and condition - Ithaca Model MAG-10, FOR 3 1/2 IN,100035627 - ( a vertical mark like a 1?),

 

[Axxe55]

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[granpas gotagun]

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Thanks for the heads up, Im a newbie. Im looking for additional info regarding the shotgun and hopefully some of those 2017 posters are still around as well as others that may be familar with this Ithaca Mag 10.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[granpas gotagun]

Welcome to the Forum!

Thanks, agree about the dogs.

 

[benenglish]

Im looking for additional info regarding the shotgun

Then you're cool.

Welcome.

 

[granpas gotagun]

Then you're cool.

Welcome.

Thanks Ben. Hoping to hear from some LE folks that actually used the "Roadblocker".

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Could always check the "Blue book of guns".

 

[granpas gotagun]

Could always check the "Blue book of guns".

Thanks for that info. I had tried them and a couple of other similar "valuation" sites and I think they all charge for that info from what I could tell. I looked on GB and didnt find any similar shotguns. Was hoping to get a generic feel from some forum experts to see it its worth me spending whatever the valuation sites are charging.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Thanks for that info. I had tried them and a couple of other similar "valuation" sites and I think they all charge for that info from what I could tell. I looked on GB and didnt find any similar shotguns. Was hoping to get a generic feel from some forum experts to see it its worth me spending whatever the valuation sites are charging.

Yes, they do charge.
I believe they allow a single gun search for less, at least they used to.
My subscription ran out, but one can find beneficial info there.

 

[pbratton]

Straight from the Blue Book of Guns:

 

[benenglish]

I looked on GB and didnt find any similar shotguns.

One nearly identical to yours sold a couple of weeks ago. There was plenty of bidding so I think the sales price is worth taking seriously.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Straight from the Blue Book of Guns:

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Does it show anything that might "multiply" the value shown.

One of my shotguns states that the 20ga version is worth an additional 100% the value of the same in 12ga.
There are also several other options which are multiples of value.
The values shown on it are for 12ga versions.

 

[granpas gotagun]

Straight from the Blue Book of Guns:

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Thanks mucho for sharing that pricing. Does that have a date as to when its valued or is that an as of todays date? I tried to follow "Show Historic Prices" but it doesn't take me anywhere.

 

[granpas gotagun]

One nearly identical to yours sold a couple of weeks ago. There was plenty of bidding so I think the sales price is worth taking seriously.

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damn.... and thanks. I need to figure out how to run a search for "ended" auctions on GB. I only see current items.

 

[HKSig]

Straight from the Blue Book of Guns:

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It's exactly the same in a 10 year old book. And the historical values were exactly the same.

 

[benenglish]

Straight from the Blue Book of Guns:

I always take that source with a big grain of salt. I once put a very worn pistol directly into the hands of Mr. Fjestad and he looked it up and promptly valued it at double the highest grade price in his own book. He told me that the modifications done clearly meant it had been used in high-level international competition and that his valuation was just a starting point. If I could figure out the exact shooter who previously owned it and tried to get to the Olympics with it, the high-side potential for the price was very high, indeed.

When it comes to valuing guns, guide books are very rough starting points. Actual completed sales on Gunbroker are better if you can find something perfectly comparable. Beyond that, it's guesswork and the gut feelings of folks who have seen a lot of that type of firearm.

In short, appraising even mildly uncommon guns is some sort of magic and I don't pretend to know how it works.

 

[Tex929rr]

I did a thread about “guns you wish you had bought back in the day”. That is definitely one of them for me.

 

[granpas gotagun]

I always take that source with a big grain of salt. I once put a very worn pistol directly into the hands of Mr. Fjestad and he looked it up and promptly valued it at double the highest grade price in his own book. He told me that the modifications done clearly meant it had been used in high-level international competition and that his valuation was just a starting point. If I could figure out the exact shooter who previously owned it and tried to get to the Olympics with it, the high-side potential for the price was very high, indeed.

When it comes to valuing guns, guide books are very rough starting points. Actual completed sales on Gunbroker are better if you can find something perfectly comparable. Beyond that, it's guesswork and the gut feelings of folks who have seen a lot of that type of firearm.

In short, appraising even mildly uncommon guns is some sort of magic and I don't pretend to know how it works.

I have to agree after seeing some of the huge differences in what Im seeing. I suspect as you advise, that real sales on GB is as accurate as one may get if you have an apples to apples gun to compare to.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

It's exactly the same in a 10 year old book. And the historical values were exactly the same.

Obviously that's not the case for all guns.