For those with a smartphone but no data signal, consider downloading an offline reference app before heading to a show. Apps like GunSafe or Firearms Guide have offline searchable databases. However, for the Ithaca 49 specifically, a simple PDF screenshot of the serial number chart above is the most reliable portable tool.
After performing your Ithaca Model 49 serial number lookup portable, you’ll likely want to know value. Here is a quick portable valuation guide (condition 80% or better): ithaca model 49 serial number lookup portable
If you do have portable internet access, these sites can help but are not always reliable for Ithaca 49: For those with a smartphone but no data
Recommended offline resource to carry: “Ithaca Gun Company: From the Beginning” by Walter Claude Snyder (paperback) – includes serial number approximations for the Model 49. The serial number on an Ithaca Model 49
The serial number on an Ithaca Model 49 is stamped on the left side of the receiver, just below the rear sight and above the trigger guard. It may also appear on the barrel near the receiver ring. The serial number is usually 4 to 6 digits, sometimes with a letter prefix (particularly "S" for smoothbore or special models).
Example serial number format: 49-12345 or 12345 or S1234.