8shot 20" New in bx, 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. $1,299.99. This means that if you hold the trigger down while cycling the action, the weapon will fire as soon as the slide reaches the full forward limit of travel, without need for releasing and pulling the trigger for each shot. [7] The used value of an ITHACA 37 shotgun has risen $18.72 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $582.38 . directly from the factory outlet store in 2016 after calling and asking if they have fixed the problem. This, a "slamfire" is an inadvertent discharge due to (usually) a stuck firing pin or inertial pin. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. 16 Gauge .Click for more info. 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. Came late in life to shooting but is making up for lost time Well, the slam fire feature goes all the way back to the Winchester 97. Its popularity is widespread with all types of shooters and for any shotgunning applications, including hunting, competitive shooting, self-defense, law enforcement and the military. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. AN ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL shotgun is currently worth an average price of $1,060.27 used . This feature gave the gun a solid receiver that protected it from the elements and prevented twigs or other debris from getting into the action. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. What to know about the classic Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun: The pump-action shotgun has been the favorite choice of many American hunters for well more than a century. 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. I have a 1973 Ithaca Model 37 and have never tried to slam fire it,so I do not know if it will slam fire or not.Guess sometime I should try it and find out. Lugs that are machined out of the barrels original steel block create what Ithaca calls the truest, strongest barrel you will ever shoot.. He was Ithaca's head gunsmith for years before he retired. 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. Had a little too thick of a glove on and that bastard went off ass soon as cocked it again. General Recreation again filed for bankruptcy in 1985. Manufactured in 1962. The original Ithaca Gun Co. of Ithaca, New York, was founded in 1883 and went out of business in 2005 (though a new company operates under the same name in Ohio). This rare variation is very popular with collectors. With a 2 3/4 in chamber it has a fixed Cyl. * Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number. I first found this out rabbit hunting when I was a kid. He did not consider it of any fundamental importance and thus it was not included in his detailed publications. The used value of an ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL shotgun has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,060.27 . A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. $75 for insured shipping Layaway available No sales or shipping to California, Hawaii, Ne, SALE PENDING JOEY D. 11/24/22 Used only by a little old lady on her way home from Church!We'll not quite but in exceptional hardly used condtion for a 73 yr old shotgun. With leather sling. 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. Save my name and email to use for future comments. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. The cutoff date on that is around 1975. From the information that I have read, all of the gun companies started putting disconnecters on the trigger groups of pumps in 1975 by request of the ATF. America has been called a nation of riflemen, and those who learned how to shoot with a rifle are likely to be more comfortable sighting down the rib of a shotgun with one barrel. The one I have was made in 1928. If you scroll down below the video, I will place a description of the shotgun showcased. Ithaca likes to make it clear that every part is made and assembled in the U.S.A. Another feature of todays Model 37 is that no soldering or brazing is used in the manufacture of the barrel. The receivers of todays Model 37s are made the way they were made years ago, from a solid block of steel. Free Shipping, No, selling a model 37 pump 16 ga, nice condition thtoughout, persumably original finish, tight action. The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. To clear the jam, I must force the second shell back into the magazine and then close the bolt face. 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. Richard Anthony @ Great American Outdoors, Pay Attention As Scott Says: This Isnt Your Grandpas .300 Win Mag, Scott Introduces Bill to Teach Students the Dangers of Communism, Here You GoThe LA BOMBA A 12ga Exploding Shotgun Slug, AOC Tries to Blame Staff Member for Ethics Violation. His website is:www.diamondgunsmithing.com and phone is 607-273-4510. At one time, there were predictions that the autoloader would someday replace the pump gun. 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. 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 Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. Thanks berettaracer! 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. ITHACA MODEL 37 REPEATER Model 37/Standard Grade1937-1983 Model 37S/Skeet Grade1937-1953 Model 37T/Trap1937-1953 Model 37T/Target1954-1961 Model 37R/Solid Rib1940-1967 Model 37 Military Marked (WWII) Model 37RD/Deluxe Solid Rib1954-1962 Model 37 Deerslayer1959-1987 Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. Nobody builds on model 12s because parts are getting scarce and you need to really understand them when tweaking them. 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. Even without a shell holder, the gun offers 7+1 rounds of awesome power. I have to say that our Slam Firing Shotguns would appear to be an urban myth, born of non Ithaca owners mystical reverence of our chosen shotgun! 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. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. The Slam-Fire is NOT perfect. ** The mark HG indicated registration with the BATF. An LGS has a 37 for $250. I have one made in 1975 that is a 20ga and another made in 1977 coming in 12 ga. Much of the data presented for the Model 37 guns came from microfilm copies of Ithaca shipping records on file at the National Tracing Offices of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and from microfiche copies of invoices from the 1980 era that were found at the Ithaca factory. The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. Ithaca Model 37 serial numbers/dates of manufacture - 24hourcampfire Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Hop To BP-B2 IC B2 IC B3 CTV Who's Online Now 742 members ( 160user, 06hunter59, 12344mag, 1936M71, 16penny, 1234, 84 invisible), 1,884 guests, and 1,514 robots. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. Answer (1 of 9): Not sure I ever saw a true "Slam fire" or shotgun that fires from an open bolt. There is significant collector interest in some of the above models, especially the high-grade presentation and military-marked tactical guns. The company was founded in Ithaca, New York, in 1880 by partners William Henry Baker, Dwight McIntyre, John Van Natta and Leroy H. Smith. Seems that there's a lot of Ithaca 37 fans on here so I thought I'd make a post with the serial numbers. 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. My older Ithaca is capable of slamfiring. The Model 37 is a manually operated, slide- or pump-action shotgun fed from a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel. vent rib barrel with 4 choke tubes and wr, ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA 3 INCH MAG DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE. I think the other page got jumbled at that point because of the four asterisk situation described at the bottom of the page. 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. I have two that will not fire with the trigger held back --- 37147xxxx and 37153xxxxx both guns have a "disconnector". Area Code: 402. Grades are available in Fancy A, Fancy AA and Fancy AAA levels. 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. West Islip, New York. This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 19:08. Factory Ithaca pad. The bore is in excellent condition. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. mod choked. R eprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyder s books The Ithaca Gun Company F rom T he Beginning and I thaca Featherlight Repeaters:: The Best Gun Going:: A Complete History of the I thaca M odel 37 and the M odel 87 . The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37 ) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. . Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. It, too, was based on a John Browning design. The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. 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. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. There is so much wrong with that guy's gun handling, I don't even know where to begin. Probably not a good idea. Ithaca Model 37 serial numbers/dates of manufacture, Re: Ithaca Model 37 serial numbers/dates of manufacture, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Ithaca 37 Featherlight Slide Shotgun 12ga, 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. John Browning had his reasons. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. For more information, please see our My son sent his back to Ithaca and got it back without any explanation or improved results. 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, 8 On-Target Concealed Carry Insurance Options (2022), 10 Affordable Double-Barrel Shotgun Options (2022), Best AR-15 Options For Any Budget And Buyers Guide (2022), Best Concealed Carry Handguns For Women (2022). I have 3 Model 37s. and our The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. 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. Manufactured in 1978. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. In the case of the Ithaca Model 37 shotgun, if you hold the trigger down while you continue to rack the weapon, it will fire without you having to let go of the trigger. In the case of the Ithaca Model 37 shotgun, if you hold the trigger down while you continue to rack the weapon, it will fire without you having to let go of the trigger. It's a featherlight model with the dog and such engravings. 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. 1951 Ithaca model 37 Feather weight in 20ga. I didn't write down the serial number. The second sear (if present) is part of the slide release and it release's he hammer if the trigger is held back. Every cowboy needs a revolver. Used. I don't get the impression it was intentional, one of the reasons I think this is,is because they "fixed" it, as said it was a carry over of a john browning design that Ithaca adopted. It was based on a 1915 patent by the famous John M. Br. Make: Ithaca. This, Excellent, light finish wear, few small scratches. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Other special models over the years have included the Military & Police, English Style with a straight grip, Sporting Clays, Grouse Special, Hogslayer, Home Defense, Rifled Deluxe with a rifle barrel for slugs, Magnum, Bicentennial and others. Seller: Cabelas La Vista. 1942 per the page above. So how far back does the "extra sear" design go? The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. Cookie Notice Mr. Smith was a brother of L.C. The Model 97, as it was later known, became the most popular shotgun in the country. 12 gauge. Do not know if it would hunt the shotgun or not.My guess would be most likely no, unless it were done alot. 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! LSB#: 211016GS01. VENT RIB. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns. The slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward. The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. La, Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. 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. Key: Admin , Global Mod , Mod barrel is modi, Excellent condition, light wear and handling marks. Make: Ithaca. 12 Gauge pump action shotgun with 20" barrel, full length mag tube, pistol grip, sling swivels and folding stock. The Ithaca Model 37, now that's a piece of advanced weaponry. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military, but that is conjecture. I do know the 1975 will slam fire not sure about the 1977 yr or model. This means the gun would fire as fast as the. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured modified, and 14" LOP. ISSUE LAPD Commemorative Model LAPD Model 37 LAPD Model 87 LAPD Model 87 Bicentennial Model Centennial Models Presentation Model Trade Model Ducks Unlimited Models Trade Model* Auction Model Americana Model Charles Daly Model Stakeout DU Guide Gun for Canadian chapters DU Guide Gun for U. S. chapters Genoa Centennial Commemorative King Ferry . If not, when did it appear and it what gun? The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the receiver. "The Ithaca Model 37 Defense Gun Eight Shot 3-inch 12 Gauge is the high-capacity 20-inch-barrel model, able to hold seven shells in the magazine plus one in the chamber. 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. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. An LGS has a 37 for $250. This is not always a good thing, especially with an inexperienced shooter. He sent it back a second time and got it back again without any explanation and very little improvement. A ll rights reserved,, copyrighted , no material with in this document may be copied or distributed in any way without the expr ess written permission of the author , Walter Claude Snyder . Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Double check on this, but suggest you add a note for 1962 that Ithaca started with truly replace/switch barrels at # 855,000. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. Learn how your comment data is processed. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. I would check with Les Hovencamp of Diamond Gunsmithing in Ithaca, NY. Factory Vent Rib. Still perfectly legal to make a slam fire pump shotgun, it's just not cost effective. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS. In the 1960s, changes began to occur at the company. SKU: N/A Categories: Firearms, Shotguns. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, law enforcement and military markets. Model: 37 Featherlight. I also have a Remington Model 17, which we know to be the precursor of the Model 37. The short stroke and very solid sound and feel of the Ithaca action is a delight to me; it is claimed to be unsurpassed by any pump gun in this regard. The 12 month average price is $1,060.27 used. CLICK ON PICS TO ENLARGE.CK OU, Excellent plus overall condition. Recently picked up a 16 ga 37 w/poly choke the shoots and handles better than expected. please call text or mess, Ithaca Model 37 12ga. I never used it was a impulse buy. Cond. Barrel length: 20". "Shooter-grade" 37s can still be had in the $200 range. Some opinion that it can cause un due wear of the trigger group, I have never done it enough to prove out either way. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. Chambered in 12 and later 20 ga, the 37 had a few interesting facets of its design that made it somewhat unique. 2018. What year or serial # range did the mod 37 stop being able to slam fire? Sign up for our daily email and get the stories everyone is talking about. GOOD WOOD, EXCELLENT BORE. Current Mfg. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. Transfer at FFL. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The Ithaca 37 is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. There is no record I know that explains the rationale behind it. The Dawn Of The Pump That first successful pump-gun was the Winchester Model 1897, which was an improved variant of the Model 1893. They tend to be heavier and are not as easy handling in the field. For example, did the 1897 have it? 1905 (32 and 35 cal) 1907 (351 cal) 1910 401 (cal) Then Browning had a tiff over Winchester wanting to make an auto shotgun and told Winchester that he held the patents on the design and left the company to start his own. The Ithaca Model 37 is one of the greatest shotguns ever made, light fast handling, all machined parts, no plastic or stamped parts. still not convinced slam fire was military driven. Stupidly I didn't get the serial number. Serial numbers ranged between 50,000 and 71,999.
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