Ithac Model 51

[hornet22savage]

Any old timers on here able to shed some light on an issue a friend is have with a newly acquired Model 51 Ithaca? The gun fire fine but on ejection jams the second shell and allows the third one to fall to the ground. I have no experience with Semi Autos but it sounds like a timing issue. I also understand that there are very limited parts left for these scattered across the world.

[tar12]

here is a place to start..

ithacagunrepair.com

It might be that the cartridge stop itself is worn and not catching or the spring is weak...they are listed as available here..

www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/ithacaskb/shotguns-ithaca/51-2?page=4

I personally would let a smith take a look at it and diagnose it and then proceed.