it is clear that this exceptional example has spent the last nearly 65 yrs in a closet. However, due to interruptions of civilian gun production during the First World War, it was 1921 before Remington could begin manufacture of the new gun. Ithaca also produced shotguns for military use in the mid- to latter half of the 20th century. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Deluxe models were even better. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. directly from the factory outlet store in 2016 after calling and asking if they have fixed the problem. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. please call text or mess, Ithaca Model 37 12ga. 12 GAUGE 3 PUMP SHOTGUN. I've heard that when the company went through hard times in the mid-late '70s, quality . But from what I've heard, the older model would be the one to buy. 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All original replacement parts that would be needed for restoring your pump 37 shotgun into working order. ITHACA 37R, 16 GA., FEATHERLIGHT 28 FULL CHOKE, SOLID RIB BARREL, HIGH COND. With the growing popularity of smokeless powder, and to avoid any injuries and lawsuits, the company did what might have been the first recall by a firearms manufacturer. 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. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. Here is a COMPLETE Breech Block FOR A 12 ga Model 37 Ithaca Shotgun. ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA BARREL LENGTH 20 INCH OVER ALL METAL AND WOOD RATES 97% MECHANICS PERFECT. He sent it back a second time and got it back again without any explanation and very little improvement. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. The gun belonged to my uncle who lived at the base of Mount Rainier in the little town of Ashford. 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". Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 11:19:03 am . The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. While never a large part of our military small arms arsenal, increasing numbers of shotguns saw service in all subsequent U.S. military conflicts. He would fit a barrel to your receiver just as the original would including stamping the serial number onto your new barrel. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. To that end, the U.S. Army Ordnance Dept. Our Featherlight Combo handles all of your hunting needs, weve included a 24 rifled Deerslayerbarrel with your choice offiber optic rifle sights orcantilever scope mounts. Thomas Jefferson, In looking at the 1937 Ithaca advertisement in Walt's book, the standard gun featured a checkered stock and forearm. Cond. DECENT REFINISH OVER SOME LIGHT PITTING. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. To late I already have the hots for the 16ga and the 20ga absolutly love the gun. The Ithaca Model 37 is a true American classic. Since the loading port for the magazine was at the bottom of the receiver and the spent shells ejected from the same location, the design appealed to both right- and left-handed shooters. Ithaca Shotgun Model 37 Original and Reproduction Firearm Gun Parts Winchester, HOMESTEAD GUN PARTS, Specializing in Old Winchester TEST 1 PARTS by CATEGORY STEVENS RIFLE PARTS BROWNING PARTS COLT PARTS FLOBERT PARTS HAMILTON PARTS HENRY PARTS HOPKINS and ALLEN RIFLE PARTS ITHACA PARTS Ithaca Shotgun Model 37 JIMENEZ BRYCO JENNINGS MARLIN PARTS Current Mfg. Production has resumed in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. SuoerXOne, I have quite a few M37's made prior to 1955 and have taken a close look at them. Add to Cart. Synthetic stock and slide forearm. There was not much decline from what I see during the 50s. Fawcett, Bill. Only a few modest marks of, #DU37040XXXX 30" VENT RIB FULL CHOKE 2 3/4" CHAMBER SINGLE TRIGGER PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING FACTORY PAD 7LBS 0 OZ 13 7/8" LOP, **Price Reduced** Ithaca model 37 featherweight 12 gauge in great condition. The largest single users outside the US Military were the New York City Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department. Todays Model 37 is available in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge. Comes with original box. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Then there are the pre-war Ithaca owners who believe anything made after WWII was inferior to that made before the war. I do have a 37R that was specially made for the plant manager in 1948 and the wood in it is dollar grade quality. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. Up for sale is an Ithaca model 37. nice wood. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. Pre-Owned. The wood is better too, not any fancier really, but better finished and straighter grained. Share with us us a photo of your gun, please. 1951 Ithaca model 37 Feather weight in 20ga. COMPLETE Trigger Housing for the Model 37 Ithaca 12 ga shotgun. 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. 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. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. What set the 37 apart was its action. This is the famousModel 37 IthacaRepeater Shotgun. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. It was one of the streamlined hammerless (internal hammer) designs that soon took over the pump-action shotgun world. It is a reproduction of an original buttplate made from high quality urethane. The gun was an improved version of the John Browning-designed Model 17 that had been a popular seller for the Remington Arms Co. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. Weights are listed at 7.6 pounds for the 12 gauge, 7.4 pounds for the 16, 6.8 pounds for the 20, and 6.1 pounds for the 28 gauge. 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. It features bottom ejection pump action, engraved receiver, 4 round magazine tube, plain barrel with modified c, Ithaca model 37 20 gauge Featherweight . 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. There is no evidence that we can find of ever, Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight in 12 guage with2 3/4" chamber, 28" barrel and modified choke. The early Ithaca 37's,,,,say until about 1955,,,were incredibly high quality shotguns. Length of pull: 13 3/4" Chamber: 2 3/4" Guns International Sellers Terms and, 26" Mod, Solid Rib, Pad has been replaced 13 3/8" Lop, Wood shows handling marks Nothing Bad, 97% Blue, Shiney Bore, Buyer pays 50.00 shipping Pa residents add 6% sales tax, Price is for che, 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, Ithaca model 37 Ultra-Featherlight 20ga with 25" vent rib barrel fixed modified choke 2 3/4" chamber. A World War II-era Ithaca advertisement proclaimed the company was turning out huge quantities of Model 37 trench guns, but the guns were actually manufactured in very limited numbers during the war. JavaScript is disabled. 25 Improved Cylinder vent rib barrel. This is the Ithaca Shotgun Buttplate. They used the Remington Model 17 as their model and made modificationssuch as simplifying and cost-saving alterations of the firing pin and ejection mechanism, the work of Ithaca designer Harry Howland in 1931[2]while waiting for related patents to expire. 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 Featherlight features a ventrib barrel with a TruGlo frontsight or a field grade barrelwith brass bead front sight. It's mine. Must ship to an FFL; C&R ok. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. Shotguns were often employed, particularly by Confederate cavalrymen, during the American Civil War. 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. Gold bead front sight. These include long-barrel civilian Model 37s with cut-down barrels and reproduction handguard/bayonet adapters added. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. GOOD WOOD, EXCELLENT BORE. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT SHOTGUN AMMO SLING WITH GRIP RING BY ACE CASE - USA. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. VENT RIB. Here is the place to do it! The receivers did not have the engraved game scenes as found on most of the earlier riot guns procured under government contract. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I WOULD RATE THE OVERALL CONDITION AT ABOUT 95%. 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. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump Pre owned Ithaca ga Model pump Shotgun used | 362 | 80 | Lc | 140.5703ms, Pre-owned 1947 Ithaca 12ga Model 37 pump Shotgun used146975, |regenC|MC Set || Li Mc HIT || || LP Mc HIT ||, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Description: One of the prettiest Model 37's we've seen, and sure to turn heads at the trap field and in your gun room! The Model 37 trench guns were shipped from the Ithaca factory to Augusta Arsenal between June 27 and July 20, 1942. Choke. Very nice Quality. Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. The receivers of todays Model 37s are made the way they were made years ago, from a solid block of steel. 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. MORE PICS ON REQUEST. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. You might get "LUCKY" fitting an old barrel from a different gun onto your old gun, but fit might not be exact and serial would be wrong. 12 gauge gun made in 1947, full choke. The versatility of theFeatherlight also makes it anexcellent sporting gun withthe addition of trap barrelsand Monte Carlo stocks. $9.99. ONLY A FEW HANDLING MARKS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SMALL TIGHT CHECK IN THE WOOD NEXT TO THE TRIGGER GUARD. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. On Nov. 11, 1941, (less than a month before the attack on Pearl Harbor), the U.S. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. The Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is chambered in three gauges: 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge. So, I never sent mine back. In late 1942, Ithaca began production of the M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol under government contract. Manufactured in 1970. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. In addition to those mentioned, there have been various high-grade models with hand-engraving gold inlays and highly figured walnut stocks. sells for $500 plus the ride thanks for looking. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. However, during the post war period there is very little difference in the wood of the 37R's and the plain barrel models. 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. That obviously hasnt happened, and today, some 120 years after the first successful slide-action went on the market, the good old pump still plays a big role in the shotgun sports. Ithaca Model 37 Riot gun Made in 1947 Description: Another great item from Gainesville Pawn! ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. He died in 1992 and left the gun to me and has been in a gun case since then. began preparations to procure shotguns for military use. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This feature appealed to many buyers, and the Model 37 soon became known for its craftsmanship and reliability. Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. The Model 37 was used by the United States Armed Forces in World War II,[5] the Korean War, and especially the Vietnam War, where it gained a great reputation for reliability in the jungles of Vietnam when generally used by special and special operations forces like the Navy SEALs[6] and Army Green Berets. Mechanically superb, beautiful shiny bore, solid, tight wood, crisp checkering and gorgeous scroll engraving. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. The company changed hands again in the mid 90s, which changed the name of the pump gun back to the Model 37, and moved Ithaca Gun Co. LLC to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where it remains today, turning out high quality Model 37s, 1911s and several variants of a high-grade rifle. Ive owned quite a few shotguns over the years over/unders, side-by-sides, autoloaders and pumps. 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. 2 3/4 inch with a fixed modified choke. The person I talked to said this is the first I have ever heard of any problems with this shotgun. 12 gauge gun made in 1947, full choke. The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. 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. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. It was based on a 1915 patent by the famous John M. Br. [7] Wood is in very good condition. My 1947 37R only cost $350 a couple of years ago. Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. WANT TO, ITHACA MODEL 37 DEER SLAYER 12GA SMOOTH BORE RIFLE SIGHTS BARREL LENGTH 26" EXCELLENT BLUE AND WOOD MECHANICS PERFECT. The design differed from most other slide-action shotguns as the shells were loaded and ejected from the bottom of the receiver rather than the bottom-loading and side-port ejection configuration found on most of the competing designs. 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. OriginalBARREL for the ITHACA 12 Gauge Shotgun. After gearing for production of their new shotgun as the Ithaca Model 33 in 1933, Ithaca discovered a Pedersen patent that would not expire until 1937, and production had to be delayed. This was free of charge and, while exact numbers arent available, many Model 1893 owners took advantage of the offer. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Some of these experimental chokes, usually attached to Model 37 riot guns, were used by U.S. Navy Seals and U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance teams in Vietnam. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns arent for every shooter. Shows v. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. 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. Ithaca Acquisition took over the company and moved all the manufacturing to King Ferry, New York. 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 Ithaca Model 37 is a time-tested shotgun design that, like so many others, can be chalked up to John Moses Browning. 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. Magazine Follower, sometimes call aCup. Likewise, shotguns accompanied troops during the western expansion from the late 1860s through the 1880s. 12 GAUGE 3 PUMP SHOTGUN. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. This is my first Ithaca and to be honest it has to be the best shooting gun I have every own. I removed the butt plate and put on a pad so it needs a new butt plate. . It's the lone survivor of the pre-World War II pump-action shotgunsthe Winchester Model 12 and Model 97, and the Remington 31. Factory Ithaca pad. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump ITHACA MODEL GA. | 362 | 85 | Lc | 46.8679ms. Manufactured in 1962. Description: Ithaca Model 37 Standard Grade Serial #138159. The World War II Ithaca Model 37 trench guns were finished in Ithaca's attractive commercial-grade blue. They were serial numbered in the 902,000952,000 range. This Shotgun is in Very good condition with some signs of wear present. Barrel bluing is excellent. 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 Listing ID: 573047GUN IS IN GOOD SHAPE BUT MISSING MAG (OSS), Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16ga 2 3/4" Shells 28"bbl Shotgun W/ Scope MFG 1970, Ithaca 37 Featherweight Slide Shotgun 12ga, Ithaca 37 Featherlight Deerslayer Slide Shotgun 20ga, Ithaca Model 37 Defense 12ga. ', 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? In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. Based on a 1915 patent by firearms designer John Browning for a shotgun initially marketed as the Remington Model 17, it utilizes a novel combination ejection/loading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides closed to the elements. This gun is chambered in 12ga. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. The 28-gauge guns are built on a smaller receiver, which gives the model the easy handling and trim appearance one would expect for the gauge. Serial Number: 148952 . It is finished in a matte black finish. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. I shoot the nicest little 20 gauge shotgun I've ever owned, looked at, or handled. This, Excellent, light finish wear, few small scratches. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. Many of these early riot guns had highly polished blued metal with commercial-type engraved game scenes on the receiver and finely checkered high-grade wood. Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge Shotgun. 3% charge on credit card purchase. The Rise Of The Model 37 Meanwhile, the Ithaca Gun Company wanted to get into the slide-action shotgun business. 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. By 1897, Winchester had made and sold about 30,000 Model 1893s. A similar Model 12 would have been a lot more money, but there is just no way it would have been a better made gun. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. Last night I shot my 1947 M37R at the Wednesday night skeet shoot. The slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward. Its procurement and issuance from 1942 through the late 1960s is ample testimony to the value of the Ithaca Model 37 to our armed forces.Related ReadingCombat Shotguns of the Vietnam WarRifleman Q&A: What's the Rarest U.S. Military Trench Gun?Behind Enemy Lines: Guns of Vietnam's SOG Warriors. 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The receivers did not have the engraved "game scenes" as found on most of the. After the Armistice, civilian gunmakers concentrated on rifles and shotguns for the civilian sporting/hunting market. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. Ithaca began making double guns in 1883, and by the late 1920s company officials surmised that repeaters were perhaps the wave . 1952 30" full choke barrel. Ithaca Model 37 12GA "1947". The first new shell lands onto the guide arms like it should. 1947 Print Ad Ithaca Featherlight Model 37 Standard 37S Skeet 37T Trap Shotgun. Excellent with all the camo finish. Gil. 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. This is my model 37 12 Ga my spouse baught me as a gift. REDFIELD SCOPE INCLUDED. SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUNS FLUES MODEL KNICK MODEL KNICK MODEL YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER 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. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. Manufactured in 1978. The results of combat use of the choke were mixed, and it was eventually determined that the device was better suited for riot control applications than for combat use.In 1967, the U.S. government placed orders with Ithaca for a relatively small quantity of Model 37 trench guns that differed in several minor respects from the more than 200 S-prefix serial number USAF trench guns ordered previously. After loading the shells into the magazine and pressing the slide release located in the forward part of the trigger guard, rack the slide and push it forward, loading the chamber. 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. 14 &r, Guns Listing ID: 618502This 1940 Ithaca deluxe model 37 16 gauge is in very good condition as you can see from the listing photos with some wear and tear from little use over the past 80 years. This part can only be sent to someone with a CC&R or Spring Shell Stop Spring for 16 gauge Model 37 Ithaca shotgun. 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