[ceci]

Hi everyone. I'm kind of new to the Forum. This is my first post. I was wondering if anyone else had the Ithaca Model 72 lever action 22. I have had this gun at least 30 years. Have not fired it much until recently. It's a great 22. It's in perfect condition. Just do not hear about it anywhere. Just wondering if some one else has one. It was made in West Germany. Just found a maint. manual on it from a Don Haverkampt.

[Mooseman684]

I had one and sold it...The original Ithaca Made guns didnt work , and were recalled and replaced by the German built guns for Ithaca By Erma Werke, W.Germany from 1973-1978
They are a Nice little lever gun...

Welcome to G&G !

[Kentucky Fan]

Welcome to G&G. those are fantastic little rifles.

[mudtutl]

I have one and love it. It's a fun plinker and a pretty little shooter. Accurate, too. I plan on keeping it.

[FORTEALLOY]

Older thread, maybe still active. Also my first post here...
I have the same gun, and echo all the previous sentiments. My first rifle, still in great shape after 35 years, and my 11yo son is now using it. But it has a feeding problem which neither my gunsmith or I have been able to figure out.

Carrier block -appears- to not go up far enough to feed the cartridge in a straight line. This leaves the shell at a slight angle, and when the bolt comes forward, it will either "dent" the bullet or bend the case, depending on how much force is used.

What I've tried:
Disassembled, cleaned, lightly oiled. (Several times!)
Verified the alignment of all parts.
Checked for any unusual wear, burrs, nicks, etc.
And I do always cycle the lever all the way forward.

Open to any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions.