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I've owned more than one of these fine rimfire LAs in 22 WRFM. Still have one that is particularly accurate.
Gunsmiths' banter has it that the barrels for the ERMA- made 72s were contracted from Walther, which then made the rimfire barrels for others, including the Lothar Walther Olympic Biathlon guns, etc. Of course the rifling buttons use on the biathlon guns were brand new and precision cut. We presume the down-graded buttons were used for the 72 barrels and "lesser guns".
All I know is I have consistently shot MOA or darn near MOA with my 72 over the years. I used to be able to rake the mesa for cottontails and jackbunnies and tumble 'em in a gallop with it. A compact 3x scope rides atop the Ithaca most of the time. I've resisted several attempts from my pals to swap it off.
Decades later the design was resurrected and accurately copied by Henry. I do mean to try a Henry - as soon as something wears out on my 72.
I'm positive God created the universe... I'm just not convinced He had any choice in the matter.
-A. Einstein
I just fondled a Ithaca 72. That was my 1st thought that Henry just "remade" it. The Ithaca even had the same "click" on closing sound that my Henry 22Mag does. Thanks for the info. 3leg
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
250 Savage... its what the 223 wishes it could be...!
