Stocks and fore-ends have laser-cut checkering and a nice red/brown stain, which brings out the grain of the fancy walnut. In semi- or fully automatic firearms this can potentially cause the firearm to fire continuously until the magazine has been emptied. Bought used. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns arent for every shooter. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. TM 9-285 which seems to be Armys take on shotguns in general and for our purposes, the M37. Manufactured in 1978. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. 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 . Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. I bought it in '73, so it was fresh off the line. Has ven, ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. Ithaca changed back to calling these Model 37's after a relatively short time marketing the '87s. 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 Model 37 had the slam fire from day one, and was discontinued in the late 70's. MADE IN ITHACA NEW YORK BLUE AND METAL EXCELLENT WOOD HAS JUST A FEW LIGHT HANDLING MARKS ON BUTT STOCK MECHANICS PERFECT. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. This means the gun would fire as fast as the. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. The Rise Of The Model 37 Meanwhile, the Ithaca Gun Company wanted to get into the slide-action shotgun business. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked full, and 14" LOP. A spring then forces the bolt forward again, and in the process a fresh round is stripped out of the magazine. 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. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year 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. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. . If the trigger is held back the hammer will follow the bolt forward as it closes. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. 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. As an addendum to my previous opinion, I have now got a copy of the 1942 US army ww2 shotgun handbook ref. The standard, introduced in around 1975 until current and the fire interrupter introduced around 1976 predominantly for LE use. The Dawn Of The Pump That first successful pump-gun was the Winchester Model 1897, which was an improved variant of the Model 1893. 1942 per the page above. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. 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. AN ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL shotgun is currently worth an average price of $1,060.27 used . It's a pump-action shotgun that features a unique "slam-fire" capability. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. "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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I think the other page got jumbled at that point because of the four asterisk situation described at the bottom of the page. Serial Number: 371493073. Good. In addition to those mentioned, there have been various high-grade models with hand-engraving gold inlays and highly figured walnut stocks. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. Slam fire is a debated practice. The other thing is simply there are stronger systems out there. After World War II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. The original Ithaca 37 allowed the operator to hold the trigger down causing the shotgun to fire as each round was "slammed" into the chamber. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. It has a 20 inch barrel with a brass bead front sight. $895 and FREE SHIPPING to your FFL in the l, Excellent overall condition, a few light handling marks. Barrel has some discoloration. La, Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. directly from the factory outlet store in 2016 after calling and asking if they have fixed the problem. It should come as no surprise to a reader of this publication that both designs came directly from the fertile mind of John M. Browning. 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. Out of production since 1975, the Model 37 is now back and every bit as mean-looking and effective as it was in the jungles of Vietnam, where it was effective to 75+ yards with 000, 00, and #4 . Still perfectly legal to make a slam fire pump shotgun, it's just not cost effective. I'll strongly reccomend against ,"slam firing" the 40 year old used shotgun of uncertain history. 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). As a final note (perhaps!) The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. The Slam-Fire is NOT perfect. The second sear is the small projection on the right side of the hammer. Several big-city police departments, including New York City and Los Angeles, issued the 12-gauge, 20-inch barrel Military & Police Model to patrol units for many years. 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. 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. Ive owned quite a few shotguns over the years over/unders, side-by-sides, autoloaders and pumps. 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! A favorite of sportsmen, police and the military, the bottom-ejecting M37 made before 1975 or so could be slam fired super fast due to the design of the sear. ITHACA 37R, 16 GA., FEATHERLIGHT 28 FULL CHOKE, SOLID RIB BARREL, HIGH COND. For example, did the 1897 have it? Sometimes this inertial force is sufficient to set off the primer, thereby firing the round without the operator pulling the trigger. Comes with original box. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The original Ithaca Gun Co. of Ithaca, New York, was. John Browning had his reasons. Nice factory ithacagun pad.14in lop. Magazine capacity: 4+1. 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. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. vent rib barrel with 4 choke tubes and wr, ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA 3 INCH MAG DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE. on this subject, I have corresponded with the renowned author and US firearms expert Bruce Canfield. 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. 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. I didn't write down the serial number. The Winchester Model 12 had become very popular and was setting the standard for pump-action shotguns. He is one of the best Model 37 "mechanics" in the world. nice wood. All Rights Reserved, Slam fire memories with the Ithaca M37 pumpgun (VIDEO). It has a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel. The new value of an ITHACA 37 shotgun has risen $138.11 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,117.44 . Pump action 16 gauge with 26" ribbed barrel, 2 3/4" chamber, improved cylinder choke, and factory recoil pad. 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. 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! Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. . 12 GA PUMP ACTION 3 ROUNDS 19 BARREL. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. 2nd Attempt here, first was wiped out during submission? please call text or mess, Ithaca Model 37 12ga. *** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. * Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number. Seems that there's a lot of Ithaca 37 fans on here so I thought I'd make a post with the serial numbers. The one I have was made in 1928. The DS Police Special that Matt has came factory standard with rifle sights on a 18.5-inch barrel and a park finish. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. $375 USD. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. I own both and they have plenty of moving parts and safety features to keep the gun from having accidents with misfiring shells while the gun bolt was unlocked, I still have to wonder if it was intentional. Has slam fire feature. Year Designed: 1933 Manufacturers: Ithaca Gun Company and Industrias Marcati (unlicensed clone from Argentina). The receivers of todays Model 37s are made the way they were made years ago, from a solid block of steel. The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. It has aggressive checkering on the polymer pistol grip and r, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, minimal handling marks. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Action: Manual Pump, Bottom Load & Ejection. Factory Ithaca pad. Good. i have read that models after 1977 can not be slam fired. 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 . Looking to get 375 negotiable. The Model 37 has the fewest parts of any pump shotgun, promoting reliability and creating a smooth, light, positive action. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. Theyre very smooth, dependable, and durable firearms, Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16 gauge 2 3/4" shells 28" barrel shotgun made in 1970. 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. 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. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT DEERSLAYER 12 GA. BLUED 20" SMOOTH BORE BARREL $320.00 Free shipping Vintage Original Ithaca Model 37 - Front Bead Sight $45.00 $5.15 shipping 15 watching Ugly 20 Gauge ITHACA Model 37 FEATHERLIGHT Deer Slug Barrel FIBER OPTIC Sights $274.95 Free shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Gold bead front sight. This Shotgun is in Very good condition with some signs of wear present. VENT RIB. 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. At that point, Ithaca was no longer a gun company. He also hangs out in the I love my Ithaca section of shotgunworld as lecky56 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. There is significant collector interest in some of the above models, especially the high-grade presentation and military-marked tactical guns. It features bottom ejection pump action, engraved receiver, 4 round magazine tube, plain barrel with modified c, Ithaca model 37 20 gauge Featherweight . So how far back does the "extra sear" design go? I wanted one so bad for a while. barrel, J-frame, blue finish, barrels a. Thanks again! Ithaca Model 37 Slam fire * 12 Ga * 2 3/4 chamber * Barrel length 26" * Front bead sight * No interstate sales tax This Ithaca is in used condition, The finish is worn is a few places. 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. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Hope no one was in the room above him. However, law enforcement agencies could order new guns with the slam fire if desired.The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. 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 . Probably not a good idea. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. Browning sold this patent to Remington, and the plan was to put the new gun on the market in 1917 as the Model 17. sells for $500 plus the ride thanks for looking. Make: Ithaca. Make: Ithaca. It's a featherlight model with the dog and such engravings. NY: Avon Books, 1995. Chambered in 12 and later 20 ga, the 37 had a few interesting facets of its design that made it somewhat unique. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Model 37 was issued by the LAPD beginning in the 1940s and remained in service until the late 1990s.
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