barrel, J-frame, blue finish, barrels a. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. BLUING IS VERY GOOD, NO RUST. determined that the war effort would be better served if the company concentrated on manufacture of the pistol, and military production of the Model 37 shotgun ceased for the duration of the war. The Winchester Model 12 had become very popular and was setting the standard for pump-action shotguns. Ithaca 37 Engraved 12ga 30" FULL made 1947 NICE! The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. With Original Box, Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge Shotgun Mfg.1952, Ithaca Model 37 16 ga UNFIRED VINTAGE 1958 COLLECTOR ***, Ithaca 37 16 ga Vintage Beauty 1949 Hardly Used, ITHACA MODEL 37 DUCKS UNLIMITED 40TH ANNIVERSARY 12 GAUGE. This has made the Ithaca popular with left-handed users, who may fear hot shells being thrown at them by other guns. 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. 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Remington Model 870 and Winchester Model 1200, came on the scene, and most of the Model 37s (and 77Es) were eventually withdrawn from military service. The butt stock is a checker, SALE PENDING JOE D NJ 12/10/22LAYAWY 2D OF 2 ***BARN FIND !!!! Very good plus overall condition, a few light abrasions. It later became General Recreation Inc., which added general sporting goods, outdoor clothing and catamarans to its line. mod choked. The gun appears to be ribless. 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. Unlike some military shotguns made by other contractors, the Ithaca Model 37 stocks were not marked with inspection or proof stamps.In addition to the 1,422 trench guns, Ithaca also delivered a number of Model 37 riot guns to Uncle Sam. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. 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. This Shotgun is in Very good condition with some signs of wear present. By 1897, Winchester had made and sold about 30,000 Model 1893s. Evolution Of The Model 37 The Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns. ONLY A FEW HANDLING MARKS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SMALL TIGHT CHECK IN THE WOOD NEXT TO THE TRIGGER GUARD. 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. This is a buttplate Ithaca Gun Company Flues model. Blued finish is excellent, with no visible scratches, dents, or pitting. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. Ithaca Model 37 Standard Grade Serial #138159. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, and 13 1/2" LOP. The Dawn Of The Pump That first successful pump-gun was the Winchester Model 1897, which was an improved variant of the Model 1893. DECENT REFINISH OVER SOME LIGHT PITTING. The rare Ithaca Buttplates ITHACA GUN IN CIRCLE WITH 2 DUCKS EXTRA THICK 14/16 STOCK EXTForearmER. Likewise, shotguns accompanied troops during the western expansion from the late 1860s through the 1880s. 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. 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. 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 is my first Ithaca and to be honest it has to be the best shooting gun I have every own. To clear the jam, I must force the second shell back into the magazine and then close the bolt face. The 1893 was caught between two eras in firearms history, the end of black powder and the beginning of smokeless powder. BLUING IS VERY GOOD, NO RUST. I've seen Ithaca's normally run in the $400-$500 range, depending on the gauge, barrel length, finish, etc. More than 300,000 of the .45-caliber guns were made by Ithaca during the war. The forend is the small round hand checkered forend used on the pre war 37's. $35.00 shipping. Seller: skallay (7,832) . 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. Shows v. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. Shotguns were often employed, particularly by Confederate cavalrymen, during the American Civil War. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Other than the name change, it was the same gun. MORE PICS ON REQUEST. The gun belonged to my uncle who lived at the base of Mount Rainier in the little town of Ashford. 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. It was envisioned that such arms would soon be needed for training and combat purposes. The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. Defense model , 8 shot with 20" barrel. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns. My son sent his back to Ithaca and got it back without any explanation or improved results. The wood is better too, not any fancier really, but better finished and straighter grained. 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. There are several different types of semi-auto actions, but all have a more complicated operating system that can be more troublesome than a pump. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Guns Shotguns Ithaca Shotguns Pump Ithica Gauge Shotgun | 362 | 80 | Lc | 109.3836ms. In the current catalog, you will find the Featherlight, Defense Gun, Deerslayer II, Deerslayer III, Turkey Slayer, Waterfowl, Trap Model, Womens Stock and 28 Gauge. 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. My 1947 37R only cost $350 a couple of years ago. This is the famousModel 37 IthacaRepeater Shotgun. I bought my model 37 12ga. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. Pre-Owned. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. Very nice Quality. 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? Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. 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. They were intrigued with Remingtons Model 17 and wanted to produce a similar gun. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. It jammed from the first day he used it. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. The Ithaca Model 37 is a true American classic. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. Ithaca began making double guns in 1883, and by the late 1920s company officials surmised that repeaters were perhaps the wave . COMPLETE Trigger Housing for the Model 37 Ithaca 12 ga shotgun. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. Then there are the pre-war Ithaca owners who believe anything made after WWII was inferior to that made before the war. It has aggressive checkering on the polymer pistol grip and r, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, minimal handling marks. The shotgun entered production in 1937 - thus the numerical name - and . Comes with original box. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT SHOTGUN AMMO SLING WITH GRIP RING BY ACE CASE - USA. Factory Ithaca pad. However, during the post war period there is very little difference in the wood of the 37R's and the plain barrel models. 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. Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. With leather sling. Brand New. To that end, the U.S. Army Ordnance Dept. 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. Rifleman Q&A: What's the Rarest U.S. Military Trench Gun? The receivers did not have the engraved "game scenes" as found on most of the. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Condition: Used, Minor Wear Caliber: 20 Gauge This was a big lie, as my son had sent his back twice. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. Solid gun. $9.99. 12 GAUGE 3 PUMP SHOTGUN. Cond. 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. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. More than 2 million Model 37s have been produced over the guns 80-year history. This feature appealed to many buyers, and the Model 37 soon became known for its craftsmanship and reliability. Deluxe models were even better. 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. . Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. 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. Year Manufactured: 1947. This is my model 37 12 Ga my spouse baught me as a gift. 3% charge on credit card purchase. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. He would fit a barrel to your receiver just as the original would including stamping the serial number onto your new barrel. 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. I removed the butt plate and put on a pad so it needs a new butt plate. I have a 1947 Winchester Model 12 that's not one bit better finished than that Ithaca. These later Vietnam-era Model 37 trench guns were very similar to the World War II trench guns except for having a Parkerized finish (rather than bluing), a different serial number range and different type of martial markings. They were serial numbered in the 902,000952,000 range. This is my first Ithaca and to be honest it has to be the best shooting gun I have every own. 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. 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! Gil. issued Order No. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. But from what I've heard, the older model would be the one to buy. 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. 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 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. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUNS FLUES MODEL KNICK MODEL KNICK MODEL YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER [7] The guns were marked U.S. on the right side of the receiver with P proofmarks on the receiver and barrel. I WOULD RATE THE OVERALL CONDITION AT ABOUT 95%. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. The handful of observed genuine specimens typically fall around the 980,000 serial number range. GOOD WOOD, EXCELLENT BORE. REDFIELD SCOPE INCLUDED. 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. 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. I shoot the nicest little 20 gauge shotgun I've ever owned, looked at, or handled. In my safe I still have my 20-gauge Model 37 from 1960, which was my first shotgun and is still my favorite. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. As the supply of World War I M1917 bayonets became depleted, contracts for new bayonets of this pattern were given to two firms; General Cutlery and Canada Arsenal. Production has resumed in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. 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 37R for a short period after 1955 had a mix of ringed and beavertail forends and plain or checkered stocks. It was one of the streamlined hammerless (internal hammer) designs that soon took over the pump-action shotgun world. began preparations to procure shotguns for military use. The gun is in almost new condit, Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, chambered in .38 Special. No there will be no choping modify. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. 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. Checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend. Ithaca Model 37 12GA "1947". The next pump gun to give both the Model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the Ithaca Model 37. 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. Military shotguns are extremely popular with todays military arms collectors, and prices are rising at a rapid rate. 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. The Ordnance Dept. I have never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as a reason for withdrawing from a friend. 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. The 12 gauge, which is the model I carry, comes in at a hearty seven pounds. Classic Guns: The Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun, Ballistics Basics: Bullet Efficiency And Ballistic Coefficients, New Rifle: Smith & Wessons Economical M&P10 Sport, Colt Single Action Army Clones And Replicas Vs. Originals. It is a reproduction of an original buttplate made from high quality urethane. During World War II, the government contracted with Ithaca to produced 1911A1 pistols, and at one time the company was making more than 2,000 pistols per day. 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. They were shipped to the U.S. Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. Navy SEALs, shown here, made effective use of the Ithaca Model 37 during the Vietnam War. 25 Improved Cylinder vent rib barrel. 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. WANT TO, ITHACA MODEL 37 DEER SLAYER 12GA SMOOTH BORE RIFLE SIGHTS BARREL LENGTH 26" EXCELLENT BLUE AND WOOD MECHANICS PERFECT. Magazine Follower, sometimes call aCup. placed orders with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. for 1,494 Model 97 trench guns, the first new military combat shotguns to be procured since the end of World War I. Supply Depot on Sept. 4, 1942, which resulted in total production of 1,422 guns. Manufactured in 1947, This gun belonged to either a Police Department or maybe a prison (it had a property tag screwed on the right side of the but stock), This gun will slam fire, shell holder added to the receiver. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. 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Nonetheless, the Model 37 continued to be a popular law enforcement arm, and many are still in use today. There was time to have gun designer Harry Howland make some changes to the firing pin and ejector mechanism and, by 1937, Ithaca was ready to introduce the Model 37 to the shooting world. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. 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. There are a couple of very small handling marks on the buttstock. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This shotgun is in great shape and shoots very nice. 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. 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 ITHACA MODEL 37 CAMO MAG. It's mine. This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 19:08. 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. , Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA to my uncle who lived at the base of Rainier... 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