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[Bobby Ricigliano]

I heard some of them have the LAPD stamp on them. I think that would be cool to have. Not sure how many were purchased from them, but the history of that will be pretty cool someday.

Wrong department!

[Ron-Solo]

I heard some of them have the LAPD stamp on them. I think that would be cool to have. Not sure how many were purchased from them, but the history of that will be pretty cool someday.

Wrong department!

Actually, LASD bought Ithica guns from LAPD when they phased them out. I had a couple of them in my armory at Pasadena Court. Most were bought for parts, but there were a few gems in the batch.

[retired]

Retired and Ron,

I'm sorry you guys don't have the opportunity to buy a piece of YOUR Dept history. I know you guys earned it, and quite honestly, deserve one more than I do.

There are times when I wish our Dept would just grow a pair of balls. This is one of those times

With that said, I'll gladly let you two fondle my "Boomer" whenever you want

Pitchess was the Sheriff the last time that happened.

Thanks Gnome for the offer to fondle your "Boomer," but that would just make it worse knowing it wasn't mine. I was looking forward to buying one when I learned back in 2010 they would be selling them once they worked everything out.

I recall when in the academy in 1976, I spent a week riding at Firestone Station. On the first day, the deputy I was assigned to told me to break the gun down while we were by our radio car. I did so, ensuring the firing pin worked and the ammo would chamber properly.

He asked for the gun and I passed it over the roof of the car to him. He had his finger off of the trigger and he also chambered a round to ensure it fed properly. It somehow discharged a round of 00 buck into the air.

Everyone and I mean everyone, exited the station with their gun in their hand. One asked, "Did the cadet do it, did the cadet do it." I thought I was done right there. Deputy IV Nagaoka (years later, a Division Chief) took the gun and had a difficult time removing the remaining 3 rounds. Turns out the shotgun was defective and it wasn't the deputy's fault. Thank God I wasn't holding it when it discharged. Just a little Ithaca history.

[WyattandDoc]

Wrong department!

What are you talking about? What do you mean wrong department?

[a308garand]

LAPD switched over to the Remington 870 earlier than LASD. The LAPD shotguns sat idle for a bit until a deal was struck.

LA City wanted wanted to have the old issued Ithaca shotguns ground up into scrap metal, rather than taking a chance on "LAPD" marked guns turning up in as used in a crime somewhere. Through some back chanel talks, LAPD found out that LASD would gladly take care of the shotguns, even sweetening the deal by giving them some old 870 shotguns in exchange.

The LAPD shotguns found a new home at LASD and were slowly introduced into the department inventory. Without giving out the numbers of shotguns involved, it was a very very good exchange rate.

The LAPD shotguns have a serial number starting with the year made, so you can date the shotgun.

Most all the former stunbag shotguns (either LASD or LAPD) will have rifled barrels. So check before you throw buckshot down range.
Fast forward a couple years, and LASD started the process of converting to the 870. So many of those shotguns saw use to some extent.

Ithaca is in business and has every part needed to make any repairs your shotgun may need. Keep in mind there are two different sized receivers, so some internal parts can not be mixed...2 3/4 inch only and 3 inch sized receivers. Most of the "newer" vintage guns will be 3 inch receivers, but you gotta check.

Enjoy your purchase

[WyattandDoc]

LAPD switched over to the Remington 870 earlier than LASD. The LAPD shotguns sat idle for a bit until a deal was struck.

LA City wanted wanted to have the old issued Ithaca shotguns ground up into scrap metal, rather than taking a chance on "LAPD" marked guns turning up in as used in a crime somewhere. Through some back chanel talks, LAPD found out that LASD would gladly take care of the shotguns, even sweetening the deal by giving them some old 870 shotguns in exchange.

The LAPD shotguns found a new home at LASD and were slowly introduced into the department inventory. Without giving out the numbers of shotguns involved, it was a very very good exchange rate.

The LAPD shotguns have a serial number starting with the year made, so you can date the shotgun.

Most all the former stunbag shotguns (either LASD or LAPD) will have rifled barrels. So check before you throw buckshot down range.
Fast forward a couple years, and LASD started the process of converting to the 870. So many of those shotguns saw use to some extent.

Ithaca is in business and has every part needed to make any repairs your shotgun may need. Keep in mind there are two different sized receivers, so some internal parts can not be mixed...2 3/4 inch only and 3 inch sized receivers. Most of the "newer" vintage guns will be 3 inch receivers, but you gotta check.

Enjoy your purchase

I thought this was common knowledge, but I guess not. Good Info.

My biggest regret yet is not buying my revolver!! I was the typical youngster unable to see around the corner. I would love to have that thing back.

[a308garand]

I thought this was common knowledge, but I guess not. Good Info.

My biggest regret yet is not buying my revolver!! I was the typical youngster unable to see around the corner. I would love to have that thing back.

Yep, hind sight is always 20/20. Since some of the later mod 15 revolvers were marked LASD, they were traded in for credit at Beretta with the understanding that they would not be resold within the USA.

Sleep easy knowing that your revolver is probably still in service and keeping the peace somewhere in South America

[CaptMike]

learn something new everyday

[Gnome]

I heard some of them have the LAPD stamp on them. I think that would be cool to have. Not sure how many were purchased from them, but the history of that will be pretty cool someday.

Wyatt, I'm an LA County Sheriff's Deputy. Not LAPD. Yes, there is history with both departments, but I want a piece of my department's history (see Ron's account of how many times he actually used an Ithaca on duty). Either way, it'll be a great purchase.

Wrong department!

Exactly...

Pitchess was the Sheriff the last time that happened.

That is hilarious! I heard he was quite the character. Quite the "Ladies Man." Lol. Also the inventor of Freeway Therapy.

I recall when in the academy in 1976, I spent a week riding at Firestone Station. On the first day, the deputy I was assigned to told me to break the gun down while we were by our radio car. I did so, ensuring the firing pin worked and the ammo would chamber properly.

He asked for the gun and I passed it over the roof of the car to him. He had his finger off of the trigger and he also chambered a round to ensure it fed properly. It somehow discharged a round of 00 buck into the air.

Everyone and I mean everyone, exited the station with their gun in their hand. One asked, "Did the cadet do it, did the cadet do it." I thought I was done right there. Deputy IV Nagaoka (years later, a Division Chief) took the gun and had a difficult time removing the remaining 3 rounds. Turns out the shotgun was defective and it wasn't the deputy's fault. Thank God I wasn't holding it when it discharged. Just a little Ithaca history.

That's awesome! LMAO!

What are you talking about? What do you mean wrong department?

We're Deps, not Officers.

[Spec]

Hey Bobby and Spec, almost forgot to ask you - for your stunbag Ithacas, did they replace the rifled barrels with smooth bore before selling to you guys or are your barrels still rifled?

For those of you who have picked up - did you report to the main logistics counter (or where else) and what time would be the earliest you can line up?

Hey Gnome, I'll be on campus tomorrow (recruits in the gym and then CPT in the trailer) and Friday (dynamic scenario training) - come by and say wassap if you get a chance...

Rifled barrel. I actually got down there early and was the only one there for a solid 1/2 looking over the various guns. most were beat to heck. I am real happy with what i have and it seems to shoot pretty good. the yellow paint was a pain to get off but the gun finished up nice.

[Samuelx]

Thanks Spec - quick question, what time would be considered early or what time would you recommend getting there?

[WyattandDoc]

Wyatt, I'm an LA County Sheriff's Deputy. Not LAPD. Yes, there is history with both departments, but I want a piece of my department's history (see Ron's account of how many times he actually used an Ithaca on duty). Either way, it'll be a great purchase.
[B]Exactly...



We're Deps, not Officers.

Sir,

I understand that, as am I. 28 years my friend. I was at Firestone with a few AD stories myself. I remember back in the day when we were insulted the department reduced itself to buying LAPD's guns. Some of them were stamped with LAPD on them and it made us sick. This is the true history of YOUR department. Maybe you should take some time to learn it before jumping up in my kitchen.

But now that I've grown up to appreciate history, I was simply saying it would now be cool to own one of the SG's with LAPD on it. A story I can tell my grandkids. Put the fangs away youngblood. Be safe.

[Gnome]

Sir,

I understand that, as am I. 28 years my friend. I was at Firestone with a few AD stories myself. I remember back in the day when we were insulted the department reduced itself to buying LAPD's guns. Some of them were stamped with LAPD on them and it made us sick. This is the true history of YOUR department. Maybe you should take some time to learn it before jumping up in my kitchen.

But now that I've grown up to appreciate history, I was simply saying it would now be cool to own one of the SG's with LAPD on it. A story I can tell my grandkids. Put the fangs away youngblood. Be safe.

Jumping up in your kitchen? Fangs? Not at all... My apologies if taken the wrong way. One of the unfortunate consequences of online chat/text/typing. One can never really tell the tone.

"Fangs" safely retracted and sheathed

[WyattandDoc]

Copy that Brother. I tell my kids to never have any meaningful conversations over texting or on-line, and I do it all the time...LOL

We're cool and now be extra safe!! Enjoy the SG!!! Shoot it with pride.

[Gnome]

Copy that Brother. I tell my kids to never have any meaningful conversations over texting or on-line, and I do it all the time...LOL

We're cool and now be extra safe!! Enjoy the SG!!! Shoot it with pride.

Will do. But, I have to get my hands on one first.