Very nice Quality. 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. Has slam fire feature. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. Browning sold this patent to Remington, and the plan was to put the new gun on the market in 1917 as the Model 17. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military, but that is conjecture. Choke. 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. At one time, there were predictions that the autoloader would someday replace the pump gun. The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. The second sear does not come into play till the trigger is held back and the action closed. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. barrel is modi, Excellent condition, light wear and handling marks. Weight: 6.7 lb. 2018. 16 Gauge .Click for more info. 1. He had patented a pump shotgun in 1915 that was somewhat radical because its ejection and loading port was located beneath the receiver. The 16 was made in 1965 and the 12 1974, and the 20 1975. West Islip, New York. This gun is chambered in 12ga. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. The second sear (if present) is part of the slide release and it release's he hammer if the trigger is held back. with seldom seen 28 in. 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 . The Slam-Fire is NOT perfect. Ithaca has suffered many setbacks in its history and changed hands numerous times. There is so much wrong with that guy's gun handling, I don't even know where to begin. This is not always a good thing, especially with an inexperienced shooter. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. Thanks Donald. Ithaca Gun Company 420 N. Warpole Street Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, The Ithaca Gun Company From The Beginning, Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters: The Best Gun Going: A Complete History of the Ithaca Model 37 and the Model 87. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. "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. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. in sandusky OH. . 1903 (22cal.) nice engraving. 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. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. LSB#: 211016GS01. My Ithacas will slam fire as well. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Model 97, as it was later known, became the most popular shotgun in the country. Probably not a good idea. Theyre very smooth, dependable, and durable firearms, Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16 gauge 2 3/4" shells 28" barrel shotgun made in 1970. I quote Paragraph 30 Ithaca shotgun, 12-gage, M37; Additionally, in paragraph 72 MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE CAUSE AND CORRECTION sub para n(1) gun fires as breech bolt locks. Once again, hope. This shotgun, re-introduced in 1987, will fire upon closing the action. And the demand just isn't there, especially now that they've fallen out of the general population's knowledge. Synthetic stock and slide forearm. May be due to pressure on trigger by operator as action slide handle is pushed forward. 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 . Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. It was based on a 1915 patent by the famous John M. Br. Interesting that I have one whose number, 37135XXXX, is not on the list. The Winchester Model 12 had become very popular and was setting the standard for pump-action shotguns. 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. This rare variation is very popular with collectors. The gun was called the 1911 but knick named "The widow maker" Interesting guns. 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. 1951 Ithaca model 37 Feather weight in 20ga. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. I do know the 1975 will slam fire not sure about the 1977 yr or model. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. Receiver and bore are in excellent condition. The gun is in almost new condit, Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, chambered in .38 Special. It has a 20 inch barrel with a brass bead front sight. Ithaca's Model 37 has served alongside soldiers and police officers for decades, and the current Defense Gun variant brings classic looks with modern manufacturing technology. The 97 has it, as does the 12. 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! I also have a Remington Model 17, which we know to be the precursor of the Model 37. Manufactured in 1976. A total of 22,000 of these Model 37 shotguns was delivered to the Saigon government between Nov. 14, 1962 and Jan. 31, 1963. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. 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. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. The slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward. With leather sling. When the face of the bolt hits the head of the chamber, unless there is a spring around the pin to retard its movement, inertia causes the firing pin to continue forward until it is stopped on the primer of the round. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. The company was founded in Ithaca, New York, in 1880 by partners William Henry Baker, Dwight McIntyre, John Van Natta and Leroy H. Smith. There are three different types of trigger for the model 37, the slam fire, the standard and the fire interrupter. "Shooter-grade" 37s can still be had in the $200 range. 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. 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. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. The Inland M 37 is based on the original Ithaca Model 37 Trench Gun which was a variation of the Browning Model 17 and features the following: Gauge: .12 gauge / 3" Chamber. The person I talked to said this is the first I have ever heard of any problems with this shotgun. The standard, introduced in around 1975 until current and the fire interrupter introduced around 1976 predominantly for LE use. Model 12s also are drawing premium prices. I'll strongly reccomend against ,"slam firing" the 40 year old used shotgun of uncertain history. Les Hovencamp www.diamondgunsmithing.com Z Zbigniew Registered Joined Mar 12, 2016 5,492 Posts All these Model 37's had the serial number prefix of 381. YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER, 1914 246892 to 246895 1922 400000 to 400014 1945 WW II, 1915 to 255000 1923 to 400055 1946 to 402797, 1916 to 273400 1924 to 400195 1947 to 402833, 1917 to 278500 1925 to 400473 1948 to 402898, 1918 to 279000 1926 to 400874 1949 to 403222, 1919 to 306000 1927 to 401181 1950 to 403406, 1920 to 306800 1928 to 401591 1951 to 403657, 1921 to 344100 1929 to 402006 1952 to 403749, 1922 to 344200 1930 to 402331 1953 to 403923, 1923 to 344215 1931 to 402464 1954 to 404088, Were reserved for undefined specials 81900 - 82499. Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. Year of Manufacture:. Out of stock. The Model 37 was issued by the LAPD beginning in the 1940s and remained in service until the late 1990s. In my safe I still have my 20-gauge Model 37 from 1960, which was my first shotgun and is still my favorite. The DS Police Special that Matt has came factory standard with rifle sights on a 18.5-inch barrel and a park finish. It's a pump-action shotgun that features a unique "slam-fire" capability. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Description: Ithaca, 37, ds police special, 12ga, slam fire, 20" bbl, fiber optic front sight, fixed rear sight, the is a bird scene engraved on receiver, this is a factory gun, it was acquired by the Florida Highway Patrol in 1973, the wood stock looks very good, there are no cracks or . Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. There is no record I know that explains the rationale behind it. More than 2 million Model 37s have been produced over the guns 80-year history. Todays Model 37 is available in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge. Had a little too thick of a glove on and that bastard went off ass soon as cocked it again. Ithaca triggers. Gold bead front sight. mod choked. Serial numbers ranged between 50,000 and 71,999. The Winchester 1897 and Ithaca 37 actions are way more complicated and expensive to manufacture than the 870 and 500. Transfer at FFL. Factory Vent Rib. This shotgun is in great shape and shoots very nice. $1,299.99. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. In 1975, Ithaca discontinued this feature on most of their model 37s by installing a trigger disconnector. 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 slam fire dates from the beginning 1937 up to circa 1975 and so may be also called the Original. 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. . By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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 Ithaca Model 37 is one of the greatest shotguns ever made, light fast handling, all machined parts, no plastic or stamped parts. it is clear that this exceptional example has spent the last nearly 65 yrs in a closet. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I never used it was a impulse buy. For more information, please see our Reprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyders books The Ithaca Gun Company From The Beginning and Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters: The Best Gun Going: A Complete History of the Ithaca Model 37 and the Model 87. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. 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. This 8-shot pump shotgun has a 20" barrel chambered 3 inches. It is finished in a matte black finish. I would check with Les Hovencamp of Diamond Gunsmithing in Ithaca, NY. ENDED - $675.00. General Recreation again filed for bankruptcy in 1985. Good. 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. This has made the Ithaca popular with left-handed users, who may fear hot shells being thrown at them by other guns. Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. They then knurled the end of the barrel so you would have to pull down on the spring loaded barrel to load, often placing the butt end on the ground and if those old paper shells got stuck or your hand slipped the gun would go off. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. Evolution Of The Model 37 The Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns. With a 2 3/4 in chamber it has a fixed Cyl. This, Excellent, light finish wear, few small scratches. Year of Manufacture: . Has ven, ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. 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. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. The 37s that were at the competitions NEVER worked under the restraints required by the times in order to be competitive. If you scroll down below the video, I will place a description of the shotgun showcased. You have entered an incorrect email address! This means the gun would fire as fast as the. 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. 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. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Comes with original box. I have two that will not fire with the trigger held back --- 37147xxxx and 37153xxxxx both guns have a "disconnector". If not, when did it appear and it what gun? 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. The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. 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. He is one of the best Model 37 "mechanics" in the world. The way Ithaca stopped the firing when the bolt was closed and trigger held back was to remove the second sear on the hammer. Stupidly I didn't get the serial number. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns arent for every shooter. Ithaca changed back to calling these Model 37's after a relatively short time marketing the '87s. 1952 30" full choke barrel. A pump action shotgun made for civilian, law enforcement and military use. Make: Ithaca. 1942 per the page above. An M37 will not "slamfire" unless it's broken. 25 Improved Cylinder vent rib barrel. 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. 2nd Attempt here, first was wiped out during submission? In semi- or fully automatic firearms this can potentially cause the firearm to fire continuously until the magazine has been emptied. He also hangs out in the I love my Ithaca section of shotgunworld as lecky56 The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. 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. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Learn how your comment data is processed. NY: Avon Books, 1995. I think it started with an 8, Scan this QR code to download the app now. . More than 300,000 of the .45-caliber guns were made by Ithaca during the war. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. Seems that there's a lot of Ithaca 37 fans on here so I thought I'd make a post with the serial numbers. Stay in the know. Very good plus overall condition, a few light abrasions. Ithaca M-37 12 ga. (1949 . One of their classics was the John Browning-designed Model 37 shotgun introduced just before World War II.
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