They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. Must ship to an FFL; C&R ok. Both shotguns have exactly the same malfunction right out of the box. Checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend. These are the exact replicas of the large original style slot head buttplate screws crescent style and carbine style metal buttplates on the An ORIGINAL forearm for the Model 37 Ithaca 12 Gauge Repeating pump shotgun. Todays Model 37 is available in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge. According to Walt's book, the next big change occured in 1955 when checkering was eliminated on the standard grade as well as the grip cap. Shows v. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. ITHACA MODEL 37 CAMO MAG. All barrels are steel-shot compatible, and current Model 37s come with three Briley choke tubes in full, modified and improved cylinder; a red TruGlo front sight; gold-plated trigger; and a five-round magazine capacity, with a plug to reduce it to 2+1 where required. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. Look closely at that 1948 Ithaca, and see how there are no tool marks anywhere from the machines, that the blue is actually a blue,,,and not a shade of black,,,and remember that's a field gun and NOT a deluxe model. Unfortunately, the very limited supply and high demand has resulted in many fakes coming on the market today. It also jammed right out of the box and for the same reason : Problem : When the gun is fired and the spent casing is expelled, two more rounds slide out of the mag at the same time. Description: Rare 1949 Ithaca 16-gauge with Ribbed Barrel, Model-37R, "Sweet-Sixteen", shoots 2-3/4 shells, Full-Choke. While never a large part of our military small arms arsenal, increasing numbers of shotguns saw service in all subsequent U.S. military conflicts. They were plain-barrel riot guns and were not equipped with bayonet adapters, but they were fitted with sling swivels.As the United States involvement in Vietnam began to escalate further, the supply of World War II-production shotguns became depleted as the guns, once again, proved their value to our troops. Except for the serial number marking format, the guns were similar to the earlier S-prefix Model 37 riot guns.In the mid-1960s, Frankford Arsenal experimented with a spreader choke for shotguns that would produce a wider pattern of shot dispersion to increase the hit probability. This research resulted in the development of the so-called duckbill choke, which produced an elliptical shot pattern. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. 26 vent rib barrel with added choke tube system with one Full choke insert. Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. They are every inch the equal of a Winchester Model 12 in fit and finish, if not better. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! What to know about the classic Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun: The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. Ithaca Model 37 12GA "1947". Factory c, ITHACA MODEL 37 CAMO MAG. Looking at the wood, the pre war M37R's do have a little nicer wood than the pre war M37s with plain barrels. Manufactured in 1970. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. Decellerat, HERE IS AN ITHICA MODEL 37-S IN 12GA WITH A 30IN BARRELL OVERALL CONDITION IS GOOD BARRELL HAS NICE SHINY BORE NO PITTING ALSO HAVE ITHICA 20GA FEATHERLIGHT MODEL 37 IF INTERESTED, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, handling marks to wood. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. SOLD. All the stamp marks on the receiver and barrel, appear to have the original factory depth, so I would have to assume the Blue finish is original. After World War II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. Then there are the pre-war Ithaca owners who believe anything made after WWII was inferior to that made before the war. While issued in large numbers, the Model 77E was plagued by some nagging reliability problems, but the Model 37 generally gave excellent service and was highly regarded by the majority of its users. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 716-941-3946, ITHACA MODEL 37 PUMP 16GA PLAIN BARREL CHOKE FULL BRASS BEAD FRONT SIGHT DATES ABOUT 1953 SERIAL NUMBER 528135 RECEIVER AND BARREL MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS. The Rise Of The Model 37 Meanwhile, the Ithaca Gun Company wanted to get into the slide-action shotgun business. I do have a 37R that was specially made for the plant manager in 1948 and the wood in it is dollar grade quality. This is the aluminum receiver model with the checkered English straight Grip Stock, Guns Listing ID: 697407Ithaca model 37 Featherlight12 ga pump action.30\" plain barrel full chokesuper nice woodnice overall condition, Another great item from Gainesville Pawn! Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. I compared it to my other guns. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. Classic Ithaca pump shotgun, 26" Ribbed barrel with improved cylinder choke, 2 3/4" chamber, case colored reciever with engraved game scen, This Ithaca Model 37 is a right hand pump action shotgun in 12 Ga. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. In the 1960s, changes began to occur at the company. THIS MODEL 37 MADE IN 1947 HAS A 28 INCH PLAIN MODIFIED CHOKE BARREL. Checkering and engraving are sharp. Hope everyone ejoys the pics. He had patented a pump shotgun in 1915 that was somewhat radical because its ejection and loading port was located beneath the receiver. Although overshadowed today by the better-known and more widely used military shotgunssuch as the Winchester Model 1897 and Model 12the Ithaca Model 37 remains one of the best shotguns ever issued to our military. with seldom seen 28 in. DECENT REFINISH OVER SOME LIGHT PITTING. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. Nonetheless, the Model 37 continued to be a popular law enforcement arm, and many are still in use today. He died in 1992 and left the gun to me and has been in a gun case since then. Manufactured in 1978. Other than the name change, it was the same gun. I WOULD RATE THE OVERALL CONDITION AT ABOUT 95%. Suggested retail prices start at $784 for the Home Defense models, $895 for the standard hunting models, $1,020 for the trap guns, $1,145 for 28 gauges, and $1,150 to $1,350 for the Deerslayer models, depending on features. According to an article by the Ithaca Times dated June 11, 2003, the one-millionth Model 37 was produced in 1968; and as of 2003, more than 2,000,000 Model 37s have been produced. The wood on my 1949 16 gauge 37R is nothing to write home about, but the fit and finish is excellent. Serial# 371432854 12 Gauge, This is a very nice Trap Model Ithica Model 37 that is 98% and has a ventilated rib wit center bead and the trademark day glow front sight and factory recoil pad. . 12 GAUGE 3 PUMP SHOTGUN. issued Order No. Some fake Vietnam-era Model 37 trench guns with bogus USSF (purportedly United States Special Forces) markings have also been observed. The Ithaca Model 37 is a time-tested shotgun design that, like so many others, can be chalked up to John Moses Browning. Dubbed trench guns, these arms produced during World War I remained in service with the U.S. military between the wars, but no new combat shotguns were manufactured after cancellation of the 1918 contracts. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE 3 " MAG 12GA, ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA 26" BARREL SMOOTH BORE, Ithaca 37 Ultra Featherlight Slide Shotgun 20ga, Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20ga 26 Pump Shotgun Recent Production Exc. Designed by John MosesBrowning, and originallymanufactured in 1937, theModel 37 Featherlight hasstood the test of time, providinggenerations of sportsmenwith a reliable firearm forall types of hunting. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump ITHACA MODEL GA. | 362 | 85 | Lc | 46.8679ms. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. Its the go-to gun for those shooters who prefer its simple design over the more complicated autoloaders and the pricey doubles and over/unders. They were serial numbered in the 902,000952,000 range. Barrel has some discoloration. This is the Ithaca Shotgun Buttplate. The 1893 was caught between two eras in firearms history, the end of black powder and the beginning of smokeless powder. The breech block contains the firing pin and spring, top and lower Breech Block Stripped for an Ithaca 12 gaShotgun. Has ven, ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. Otherwise, the Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns; with the exception that, unlike most pump-action (and semi-automatic) long arms - which usually eject expended shells to one side, usually the right - the Model 37 ejects them downward, through the aforementioned loading/ejection port. Shotguns were often employed, particularly by Confederate cavalrymen, during the American Civil War. They were mechanically identical to the guns previously made for the South Vietnamese government but were not equipped with sling swivels. Comes with original box. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. Behind Enemy Lines: Guns of Vietnam's SOG Warriors, The Ithaca Model 37 In U.S. Military Service, A Look Back at the Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun, Rifleman Q&A: What's The Rarest U.S. Military 'Trench Gun? Since the guns were not made for the U.S. military, they were not marked with American martial markings. The housing includes all components for the hammer assembly, trigger assembly, Breech Block (BOLT) COMPLETE 12 gauge Model 37 Ithaca Shotgun, Breech Block Stripped 12 gauge Ithaca Shotgun, Buttplate Ithaca Gun Co Shotgun Lewis, Crass & Minier Guns, Buttplate / Recoil Pad SCREW Ithaca Shotgun, Buttplate ITHACA GUN IN CIRCLE WITH 2 DUCKS EXTRA THICK 14/16 STOCK EXTENDER, Buttplate Ithaca Written Vertically Current Manufacturer, Buttplate screw (SINGLE screw) Winchester 1890, 1873, 1892, 94, 97, Mod 70, 67, 68, 12; Marlin, Remington, Stevens NEW, Extractor (bottom) Ithaca 12 gauge shotgun, Extractor Hinge Pin, Bottom Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Extractor Spring Cap Positive Top Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Extractor Spring, Top Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Firing Pin Check Pin Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Firing Pin Spring Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Forearm Model 37 Ithaca 12 Gauge ORIGINAL, Shell Stop Spring Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Slide Pin Check Pin Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Spring Shell Stop Screw Ithaca 12 gauge Shotgun, Spring Shell Stop Spring Ithaca 16 gauge Shotgun, Stock CAP Pistol grip Ithaca 37 Shotgun 12 gauge, Stock Cap Pistol grip SCREW Ithaca 37 Shotgun 12 gauge, Stock EXCELLENT pistol grip Ithaca Shotgun ORIGINAL, Trigger Housing COMPLETE Ithaca 12 gauge Model 37 Shotgun, Parts for Antique Firearms of the Old West: Winchester and Remington. It has a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel. barrel is modi, Excellent condition, light wear and handling marks. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. My 1947 37R only cost $350 a couple of years ago. Barrel bluing is excellent. The forend is the small round hand checkered forend used on the pre war 37's. The wood is better too, not any fancier really, but better finished and straighter grained. I bought my model 37 12ga. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. Shown here are World War II Model 37 trench gun martial markings commonly found on the barrel and receiver. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. 17074 on Aug. 7, 1941, which standardized the following shotguns for riot and sporting use: Winchester Model 97, Winchester Model 12, Ithaca Model 37, Remington Model 31 and Savage M620. The early 37S's, for the most part have a little nicer wood than the plain barrel 37 or the 37R. Along with the standard commercial markings (including Ithacas proprietary Roto-Forge logo), the guns were marked U.S. on the receiver with P proofmarks on the barrel. SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUNS FLUES MODEL KNICK MODEL KNICK MODEL YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER began preparations to procure shotguns for military use. This is my model 37 12 Ga my spouse baught me as a gift. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. The Raybar sight was introduced at the same time. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. The M&P Model served our troops well in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. The first new shell lands onto the guide arms like it should. Choke. Like the South Vietnamese riot guns, these S-prefix U.S. military Model 37s were not fitted with bayonet adapters. Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 11:19:03 am . The decision was made to wait until the patent for the Model 17 expired in 1933, at which time Ithaca would introduce a new bottom-ejection slide-action to be known as the Model 33. Buyers FFL must accept shipment from a C&R FFL. In the early 70s the company went public and within a few years ran into financial troubles, sold off everything except Ithaca, and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1978, closing the plant for several months. Oh, there was no checkering on the standard grades, but as far as fit, finish and function--they hold their own against the M12 of that era. This is my first Ithaca and to be honest it has to be the best shooting gun I have every own. Anticipating additional orders from the government for combat shotguns as well, Ithaca designed a trench gun version of its Model 37 riot gun (20" barrel) fitted with a handguard/bayonet adapter very similar to the Winchester design. 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