Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action - The Firearms Forum

firstchoice · 01-25-2011, 02:01 AM

Is the Ithaca M-49 .22 cal. Single Shot a rifle that can be repaired, or at least field stripped and cleaned? I bought this some time back to have for my grandkids to plink with. It's in pretty rough shape and needs refinishing, or at the very least, thoroughly cleaned. But the receiver looks to be made of a "Pot Metal" or something similar. And instead of removable pins or screws, it has what looks like rivets. There are pins in some of the lower holes.
I'd like to be able to replace the ejector and the firing pin and firing pin spring. And of course, give everything a good cleaning, refinish the receiver with an appropriate finish for that metal. And also re-blue the barrel and remaining metal parts.

Any help finding exploded views, instructions for repairs, or just someone that knows how, will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your help and replies!

Regards, firstchoice

woolleyworm · 01-25-2011, 04:43 AM

Welcome to TFF, hope this helps you out. You can contact Ithaca here:
..http://www.ithacagun.com/ithacaparts.html

Numrich has parts also : http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...?filter=ithaca 49&catid=4170

woolleyworm · 01-25-2011, 04:45 AM

forgot to add a sidenote, they're anodized aluminum; they got dinged up easily.

mr.t7024 · 01-25-2011, 06:27 AM

There are no rivets in the firearm!I would clean it first,take the stock and forearm off and you will have access to clean it. If it shoots and ejects why replace parts.I have one it is a nice shooter, they clean up nicely, BTW enjoy!

6x6pinz · 01-25-2011, 06:32 AM

I have a few of them and one 49R. Great little rifles. Yes they can be taken apart and cleaned. Most of the parts are still available but in most cases none will be needed. A good cleaning makes a world of difference.

PitaNH · 01-26-2011, 02:02 PM

Just refurbed my .22mag 49 with Brownell's Allumahide on the reciever and van's gun blue on the steel. Don't have pics but it's a sharp little rifle again.

01-25-2011, 02:01 AM	#1
firstchoice Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SW Missouri--In The Ozarks Posts: 13	Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action Is the Ithaca M-49 .22 cal. Single Shot a rifle that can be repaired, or at least field stripped and cleaned? I bought this some time back to have for my grandkids to plink with. It's in pretty rough shape and needs refinishing, or at the very least, thoroughly cleaned. But the receiver looks to be made of a "Pot Metal" or something similar. And instead of removable pins or screws, it has what looks like rivets. There are pins in some of the lower holes. I'd like to be able to replace the ejector and the firing pin and firing pin spring. And of course, give everything a good cleaning, refinish the receiver with an appropriate finish for that metal. And also re-blue the barrel and remaining metal parts. Any help finding exploded views, instructions for repairs, or just someone that knows how, will be greatly appreciated! Thanks for your help and replies! Regards, firstchoice -->

01-25-2011, 04:43 AM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action Welcome to TFF, hope this helps you out. You can contact Ithaca here: ..http://www.ithacagun.com/ithacaparts.html Numrich has parts also : http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...?filter=ithaca 49&catid=4170 Attached Images __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-25-2011, 04:45 AM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action forgot to add a sidenote, they're anodized aluminum; they got dinged up easily. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-25-2011, 06:27 AM	#4
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action There are no rivets in the firearm!I would clean it first,take the stock and forearm off and you will have access to clean it. If it shoots and ejects why replace parts.I have one it is a nice shooter, they clean up nicely, BTW enjoy!

01-25-2011, 06:32 AM	#5
6x6pinz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 382	Re: Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action I have a few of them and one 49R. Great little rifles. Yes they can be taken apart and cleaned. Most of the parts are still available but in most cases none will be needed. A good cleaning makes a world of difference. __________________ friends don't let friends carry glocks

01-26-2011, 02:02 PM	#6
PitaNH Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5	Re: Ithaca M-49 .22 Single Shot-Lever Action Just refurbed my .22mag 49 with Brownell's Allumahide on the reciever and van's gun blue on the steel. Don't have pics but it's a sharp little rifle again.