With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. 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. They used the Remington Model 17 as their model and made modifications-such as simplifying and cost-saving alterations of the firing pin and ejection mechanism, the work of Ithaca designer Harry Howland in 1931 -while waiting for related patents to expire. If the collectors don’t snap it up, it will still serve as a great defensive shotgun and host for an M1917 bayonet.Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. This would be a great gun for an Ithaca collector or a military shotgun collector as a placeholder for an issued Trench-Gun. A gun like this with a two-foot bayonet sticking off the end would probably put second thoughts in most rioters! The gun is in Very Good condition with the great majority of its parkerized finish remaining, a bright bore, and great mechanics. The assembly is proper for an Ithaca Trench-Gun, but the factory cylinder bore barrel has a previously drilled hole for a bead and without any ordnance or US Property markings, it appears this gun was produced for law enforcement as a Riot-type gun. This example is in the Trench-Gun style, with a 6-row ventilated handguard/bayonet lug installed. In addition to seeing use by bird and deer hunters for generations, the Model 37 has served in WWII, the Vietnam War and in countless law enforcement agencies across the country. Our Assessment: The Ithaca 37 enjoys a good reputation for its durability, ambidextrous ejection design, smooth action and of course for being one of few pump shotguns which can be “slam-fired”, meaning that with the trigger depressed, pushing the slide handle forward and locking the action will allow the chambered round to be fired without needing to reset the trigger. Also included is a green canvas sling showing minor wear. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: The installed 6-row, 29-hole Ithaca-style bayonet lug/handguard is included as described. The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.
The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The majority of the balance in finish is found in scattered scratches and scuffs on the receiver, most notable on the top and right.
The magazine tube and action bar light operational wear and there are a couple of light marks on the magazine bracket. The barrel has light wear from the bayonet lug/heat shield assembly with a few scattered light marks behind. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is no erosion, but there is some stubborn fouling. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright. The plate has a loss on the left edge with scattered light wear. The LOP measures 14″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have minor handling wear with a few scattered light marks, a more notable bruise in the belly forward of the sling stud and two grain lines which are opening on the left of the buttstock toward the rear. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece walnut set with grooved forend, pistol grip, straight comb, serrated black plastic Ithaca buttplate and sling stud in the belly. The barrel is drilled and filled for a bead underneath. Sights / Optics: There is a bead mounted to the front of the bayonet lug. The bottom of the pistol grip is hand-scribed “866”.
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The right of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the bottom-rear. The right of the barrel and the receiver are marked with Ithaca’s anvil proof mark and the right of the barrel is also marked “0”. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MODEL 37-FEATHERLIGHT -12 GA-2 3/4 CHAMBER – PROOF TESTED / ITHACA GUN CO., INC., ITHACA, N.Y. Action Type: Pump / Slide Action, Tube Magazine Fed Shotgun
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