Manufactured between 1925 and 1934, the Auto & Burglar gun is not a sawed-off shotgun, but a factory manufactured short barreled shotgun marketed to homeowners and travelers in need of compact firepower, that also found an audience with bank guards and armored car operators. Built in small batches from regularly produced sporting actions, the Auto & Burglar is fitted with 10 1/8" solid rib barrels marked "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" on the top right rear and "MADE IN U.S.A." on the left. There is a wavy line engraving around the breech end. Single brass bead sight, improved cylinder chokes, 2 1/2" chambers and extractor. Each side of the action is marked "AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA, N.Y." with a scene of a pointer in a field scene on each side. Tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with a short checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a raised knuckle and sharp angle designed to ease the blow of firing. Length of pull is 3 1/2". Also included is a tan leather flap holster designed to be worn on the hip, secured to a steering column, or otherwise placed as needed, marked "Auto and Burglar Gun/ MADE BY/ITHACA GUN CO/ITHACA, N.Y." on the flap. This weapon is classified by the National Firearms Act as "Any Other Weapon". This is a fully transferable NFA Class III Firearm currently on a Form 4. You are required to check your state and/or local laws as to whether or not you may own this. This weapon can be transferred to a Class III dealer at no charge. Buyer pays all other transfer fees and stamps.

Excellent. The barrels have 95% original blue with the balance a smooth brown patina. The action retains 90% plus original bright case colors. Most of the bright original blue finish remains on the trigger guard and forearm knuckle. The wood is excellent with a few minor pressure dents and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine. The holster is very fine with some minor flex cracking, some wear and tight stitching.