Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. The rare Ithaca Buttplates ITHACA GUN IN CIRCLE WITH 2 DUCKS EXTRA THICK 14/16 STOCK EXTForearmER. In the 1960s, changes began to occur at the company. They were intrigued with Remingtons Model 17 and wanted to produce a similar gun. Barrel bluing is excellent. Looking at the wood, the pre war M37R's do have a little nicer wood than the pre war M37s with plain barrels. Even before the Revolutionary War, smoothbore flintlock fowling pieces were frequently pressed into service in the hands of militia and other irregular troops. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. These Vietnam-era bayonets were fitted with plastic grips and were not as well crafted as the 1917-1918 bayonets made by Remington and Winchester.The most widely issued shotguns during the Southeast Asia conflict were the Ithaca Model 37 and Stevens Model 77E. Serial Number: 148952 . The gun is in almost new condit, Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, chambered in .38 Special. 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. Each stock has a black Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. 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. Enfield rifle bayonet. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. 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. Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. In addition to the riot guns and trench guns, the government procured 4,534 long-barrel Model 37 training shotguns between June 1941 and September 1942. I WOULD RATE THE OVERALL CONDITION AT ABOUT 95%. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. 25 Improved Cylinder vent rib barrel. More than 2 million Model 37s have been produced over the guns 80-year history. But from what I've heard, the older model would be the one to buy. The limited number of guns manufactured resulted in the World War II-production Ithaca Model 37 being the rarest standardized U.S. military trench gun of the war.After 1945, the supply of World War II-made shotguns, including the relative handful of Model 37 trench guns, along with the much larger number of Winchester and Stevens guns, was sufficient to meet the immediate post-war demand and further production of military shotguns ceased.But, in early 1962, the need arose for additional quantities of military combat shotguns with which to arm our South Vietnamese allies as the war in Southeast Asia began to grow exponentially. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. ITHACA 37R, 16 GA., FEATHERLIGHT 28 FULL CHOKE, SOLID RIB BARREL, HIGH COND. Cond. I have a 1947 Winchester Model 12 that's not one bit better finished than that Ithaca. nice engraving. Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 11:19:03 am . Since the guns were not made for the U.S. military, they were not marked with American martial markings. One exception was a later (1963) U.S. Air Force order for 206 guns of this type fitted with the same general type of handguard/bayonet adapter used with the World War II Model 37 trench guns. The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. 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. Shows v. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. LOP TO NON ORIGINAL PAD 14", Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a pump action shotgun in 12 Ga. 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. The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. Due to the growing popularity of the Winchester and Remington slide-action shotguns, Ithaca Gun Co. sought a gun of this type to keep pace with its two major competitors. The Ithaca 37 is the only preWorld War II shotgun still in production. 12 gauge gun made in 1947, full choke. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. 8shot 20" New in bx, Ithaca 37 Featherlight Slide Shotgun 12ga, Ithaca 37 Featherweight Slide Shotgun 16ga, ITHACA 37, DELUXE DEERSLAYER, SMOOTH BORE, 12 GA. WITH BSA SCOPE, ITHACA MODEL 37 16GA PLAIN BARREL 28" CHOKE FULL BRASS BEAD, Ithica Model 37 Trap ventilated Rib 12 Gauge, Smith & Wesson ~ Model 37 Airweight ~ .38 Special, ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA BARREL 20 iNCH SMOOTH BORE, Ithaca Model 37 Classic Featherlight 28 Gauge. About 48,000 Model 1917s were manufactured by the time it was discontinued in 1933 and replaced by the side-ejecting Model 31, which later evolved into the Model 870. This is the Ithaca Shotgun Buttplate. vent rib barrel with 4 choke tubes and wr, ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA 3 INCH MAG DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE. More than 300,000 of the .45-caliber guns were made by Ithaca during the war. Some contracted Model 37 riot guns were shipped straight from Ithacas civilian production inventory and bear martial markings alongside familiar game scenes. 26 barrel with Colonial custom installed choke tube system with one Improved Cylinder tube. The serial numbers had an S prefix and were in a lower range (S1000-S23000) than the guns made previously. 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. They are every inch the equal of a Winchester Model 12 in fit and finish, if not better. Ithaca factory records also indicate that the State of New York acquired a couple hundred Model 37 riot guns with 22" barrels in late 1941 and early 1942 as well. Checkering and engraving are sharp. The versatility of theFeatherlight also makes it anexcellent sporting gun withthe addition of trap barrelsand Monte Carlo stocks. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHHOP 716-941-3946, ITHACA DEERSLAYER 12 GAUGE 26 INCH RIFLE SIGHTS SMOOTH BORE 2 3/4in CHAMBER NEAR MINT.CHECKERED STOCK AND FOREARM, CORRECT ITHACA PAD. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. The gun belonged to my uncle who lived at the base of Mount Rainier in the little town of Ashford. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. Note the upside-down serial number. When Leroy Smith died in 1902, he left his share of the company to his son, Louis, who for 17 years was Ithacas only salesman. The magazine spring fits into the cup and puts pressure on the shells for loading to the carrier Receiver for the model 37 Ithaca shotgun with waterfowl scene engraved on the side. In 1937, Ithaca introduced its first repeating shotgun, the Model 37. Likewise, shotguns accompanied troops during the western expansion from the late 1860s through the 1880s. Buyers beware : My son bought a brand new, in the box, model 37 Featherlight 16 ga. pump from an Ithaca dealer in or around 2012-13. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. With leather sling. Also, riot models were . Standard dimensions are a 1.5-inch drop at comb, 2.25-inch at heel and a 14.25-inch length of pull, reduced to 14 inches for the 28 gauge. Comb and length dimensions differ for the various models, and if specific measurements are needed, the Ithaca Custom Shop will provide. By the late 1960s, newer designs, including the Remington Model 870 and Winchester Model 1200, came on the scene, and most of the Model 37s (and 77Es) were eventually withdrawn from military service. Thus, holding the trigger down allowed the gun to fire the instant a new round is cycled into the chamber without requiring the trigger to be released; this feature was called "slam-fire". Some of the initial-production World War II Model 37 trench guns stocks were checkered on the grip area and the slide handle, but most guns had unadorned (not checkered) wood.Unlike the other manufacturers, the World War II (and most post-war) Ithaca military shotgun production records survived intact, thus exact serial numbers are known. Up for sale is Ithaca Model 37 Riot Gun. My 1947 37R only cost $350 a couple of years ago. DECENT REFINISH OVER SOME LIGHT PITTING. Very good plus overall condition, a few light abrasions. The Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is chambered in three gauges: 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge. As discussed, one of the rarest examples of the genre is the World War II Model 37 trench gun, but all of the Ithaca military shotguns are highly desirable acquisitions for a collector. Lay-a-, The Ithaca Model 37 is one of the original classic shotguns along with the Remington Models 31, and 870, and the Winchester Models 1897 and 1912. Gold bead front sight. with seldom seen 28 in. 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. A few shotguns were acquired by the military during this period for foraging use, such as hunting birds and other small game to supplement the typical salt pork and hardtack fare. The wood on my 1949 16 gauge 37R is nothing to write home about, but the fit and finish is excellent. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. It has a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel. The next pump gun to give both the Model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the Ithaca Model 37. MORE PICS ON REQUEST. The gun belonged to my uncle who lived at the base of Mount Rainier in the little town of Ashford. With a 2 3/4 in chamber it has a fixed Cyl. Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. Generation after generation, the pump-action remains a favorite scattergun for a variety of reasons. Brand New. Factory records reflect that two additional Model 37 trench guns were sent to the New Cumberland (Penn.) Model 37 Featherlight $ 1,199.00 - $ 2,154.00 Designed by John Moses Browning, and originally manufactured in 1937, the Model 37 Featherlight has stood the test of time, providing generations of sportsmen with a reliable firearm for all types of hunting. The slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward. The Model 37 was a big success and went on to have the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun, surpassing that of the Winchester Model 12 which had inspired the 37s very existence. BLUING IS VERY GOOD, NO RUST. Mr. Smith was a brother of L.C. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. In the immediate aftermath of the Spanish-American War of 1898, the U.S. military procured shotguns specifically for combat purposes when a couple hundred commercial Winchester Model 1897 slide-action riot shotguns (20" barrel) were issued to American soldiers fighting Moro tribesmen in the Philippines. 12 GAUGE 3 PUMP SHOTGUN. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump ITHACA MODEL GA. | 362 | 85 | Lc | 46.8679ms. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. This rare variation is very popular with collectors. ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. Save my name and email to use for future comments. I thought that the only thing that made the "R's" different was the solid rib, but I'm not so sure anymore. Shotguns were often employed, particularly by Confederate cavalrymen, during the American Civil War. I removed the butt plate and put on a pad so it needs a new butt plate. This is a buttplate Ithaca Gun Company Flues model. OriginalBARREL for the ITHACA 12 Gauge Shotgun. It is a reproduction of an original buttplate made from high quality urethane. At one time, there were predictions that the autoloader would someday replace the pump gun. The early 37S's, for the most part have a little nicer wood than the plain barrel 37 or the 37R. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. Prior to 1946, the standard grade's forearm was a petite, cigar-shaped, checkered grip similar to the Remington M17's. Wasnt to sure what year it was so we found the serial number and went to Ithaca website and found it to be a 1947. 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. Stock pistol grip for the 12 gauge Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun. 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. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. WOOD AND METAL EXCELLENT. Naval Operations Support Group ordered an additional 3,000 Model 37 Shotguns, Riot Type, Special Purpose, 12 ga. from Ithaca at a contract price of $37.60 each. My son sent his back to Ithaca and got it back without any explanation or improved results. To clear the jam, I must force the second shell back into the magazine and then close the bolt face. 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's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. Firing the gun by pulling the trigger releases the fore-end slide so it can be pulled to the rear to eject the spent shell and then pushed forward to quickly load another round into the chamber. At that point, Ithaca was no longer a gun company. The per-unit cost to the government was $33.60. Stocks and fore-ends have laser-cut checkering and a nice red/brown stain, which brings out the grain of the fancy walnut. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. CLICK ON PICS TO ENLARGE.CK OU, Excellent plus overall condition. Wood is in very good condition. To fulfill the initial contracts, many of these 20" plain-barrel shotguns were taken directly from civilian production inventory and stamped with martial markingsgenerally a U.S. stamp, the Ordnance flaming bomb insignia and a P proofmark on the receiver or barrel. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, law enforcement and military markets. 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. Buyers FFL must accept shipment from a C&R FFL. This is not always a good thing, especially with an inexperienced shooter. The gun itself is a " transition gun" with a the pre war stock profile and post war checkering pattern. 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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. sells for $500 plus the ride thanks for looking. Re: Price check: Ithaca Model 37. It was designed to be used only with black powder, and after it was on the market for a short time, Winchester had John Browning beef up the receiver and make several internal changes to enable the gun to handle the smokeless propellants higher pressures. This gun is chambered in 12ga. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. 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. And its a safety concern with some shooters. No there will be no choping modify. [7] Up for sale is an Ithaca model 37. The recoil-operated autos are cleaner but some, especially the older long-recoil designs, have more of a kick than either the gas guns or pumps. From the time of its introduction until the eve of Americas entrance into World War II, Ithaca focused on commercial sales of the Model 37, and the company made little effort to attract law enforcement or military customers.Nonetheless, with the ever-increasing likelihood that the United States would be drawn into the war raging in Europe, the U.S. Army Ordnance Dept. 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Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. Beginning in 1963, the U.S. government placed orders with Ithaca for Model 37 riot guns for issue to our armed forces. The Raybar sight was introduced at the same time. Fire a pump gun and the chamber isnt reloaded until you rack the slide. Fire an autoloader and, if theres ammo in the magazine, you instantly have another round in the chamber ready to go with your finger on the trigger. Then as the shell is lifted up toward the chamber, another shell slides out of the magazine under the guide arms preventing closing of the bolt face. He died in 1992 and left the gun to me and has been in a gun case since then. Receiver and bore are in excellent condition. General Recreation again filed for bankruptcy in 1985. MODELS, SERIAL NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURING DATES FOR ITHACA DOUBLE GUNS MANUFACTURED FROM 1883 TO 1948 The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the "two bolt" hammer guns are also numbered within this series. The New York City Police Department used 2 versions of the Model 37: one with a 13" barrel with forend hand-strap for its Emergency Service Unit and one with an 18" barrel for its Highway Patrol and solo patrol officers of designated low-crime precincts through a short-lived program spanning from the late 1970s to early 1980s. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns arent for every shooter. ', The Rifleman Report: 100 Years & Counting | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Dan Wesson Firearms: Quality Revolvers & M1911s | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Rifleman Q&A: Custom M1903 Carbine? This Shotgun is in Very good condition with some signs of wear present. MORE PICS ON REQUEST. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. Both shotguns have exactly the same malfunction right out of the box. They were serial numbered in the 902,000952,000 range. These include long-barrel civilian Model 37s with cut-down barrels and reproduction handguard/bayonet adapters added. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 3% charge on credit card purchase. Unlike the previous Model 37 military shotgun contracts, factory production and shipping records for the later guns have not been found. Want to show off your H&R 1871? Like the South Vietnamese riot guns, these S-prefix U.S. military Model 37s were not fitted with bayonet adapters. ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA BARREL LENGTH 20 INCH OVER ALL METAL AND WOOD RATES 97% MECHANICS PERFECT. The guns were marked U.S. on the right side of the receiver with P proofmarks on the receiver and barrel. Manufactured in 1978. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. In fact, the 37R has a lot better polishing, fit and finish than another utterly pristine 1941 Winchester Model 12 field grade I have,,,and that M12 is a very, very nice gun. This is my first Ithaca and to be honest it has to be the best shooting gun I have every own. It built trench, riot and training Model 37s for the U.S. government. The higher grades had the beavertail forearm before and after 1946. VENT RIB. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. I compared it to my other guns. Made in many different models, the Ithaca 37 has the longest production run for a pump-action shotgun in history, surpassing that of the Winchester Model 12, the original inspiration for Ithaca's entry into the market. 3" chamber ,satin wood and metal. By 1897, Winchester had made and sold about 30,000 Model 1893s. Ads were bought in outdoor magazines asking owners of 1893s to send their shotguns to Winchester and be replaced by a new one, the Model 1897. 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