I would love to have an Ithaca.
@sneakypete
@Elderberry They can be found for sale used,but it ain't easy. Mostly they come from estates,and are being sold by gun shops that know their value.
Last time I checked several years ago,they were back in business,and manufacturing them again. IIRC,they were a little "pricey" for my tastes,but it ain't like it's ever going to break or you will ever have to buy another one.
Try to get one with the 18 or 20 inch rifled slug barrel (Deerslayer) and then look around for a longer barrel with the choke of your choice for bird or rabbit hunting. Barrels have always been pretty reasonable.
The Deerslayer is pretty handy as is,but when you add a folding stock with a pistol grip,it's something pretty special. You ever have rifle sights if you want to have a couple of slugs mixed in with your buckshot loads.