nice engraving. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. The second sear (if present) is part of the slide release and it release's he hammer if the trigger is held back. But not to abuse it in anyway either. $375 USD. 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. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. Very interesting stuff Jaguar, you seem to know these guns very well. 2nd Attempt here, first was wiped out during submission? K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. ITHACA 37R, 16 GA., FEATHERLIGHT 28 FULL CHOKE, SOLID RIB BARREL, HIGH COND. The butt stock is a checker, SALE PENDING JOE D NJ 12/10/22LAYAWY 2D OF 2 ***BARN FIND !!!! Thanks Donald. mod choked. i have read that models after 1977 can not be slam fired. I didn't write down the serial number. 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. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Then as the shell is lifted up toward the chamber, another shell slides out of the magazine under the guide arms preventing closing of the bolt face. I have one made in 1975 that is a 20ga and another made in 1977 coming in 12 ga. One of their classics was the John Browning-designed Model 37 shotgun introduced just before World War II. please call text or mess, Ithaca Model 37 12ga. I'll strongly reccomend against ,"slam firing" the 40 year old used shotgun of uncertain history. This is not always a good thing, especially with an inexperienced shooter. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. Seller: Cabelas La Vista. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. Model: 37 Featherlight. 1. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. On most models up to 1975, a second sear was installed that would drop the hammer as soon the gun went into battery if the trigger was in a depressed condition. 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 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 12 month average price is $1,060.27 used. 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. More than 2 million Model 37s have been produced over the guns 80-year history. The Slam-Fire is NOT perfect. 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. The "slamfiring" is done with a second sear in the trigger group. In semi- or fully automatic firearms this can potentially cause the firearm to fire continuously until the magazine has been emptied. Stupidly I didn't get the serial number. Factory Vent Rib. Ithaca Gun Company warrants to you, the original purchaser, that this firearm was manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship; and for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase, the manufacturer agrees to correct by repair or replacement (with same or comparable quality model) your firearm. With leather sling. Ithaca changed back to calling these Model 37's after a relatively short time marketing the '87s. The Ithaca 37 is the only preWorld War II shotgun still in production. 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. WOOD AND METAL EXCELLENT. Every cowboy needs a revolver. 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. More than 300,000 of the .45-caliber guns were made by Ithaca during the war. Generation after generation, the pump-action remains a favorite scattergun for a variety of reasons. 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 16 Gauge .Click for more info. Grades are available in Fancy A, Fancy AA and Fancy AAA levels. and our Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. 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. Choke. 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. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. The gun is in almost new condit, Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, chambered in .38 Special. Checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend. NY: Avon Books, 1995. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. Make: Ithaca. *Interchangeable barrels began with serial number 855000. . 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. This gun is chambered in 12ga. Fawcett, Bill. It was based on a 1915 patent by the famous John M. Br. REDFIELD SCOPE INCLUDED. Les Hovencamp www.diamondgunsmithing.com Z Zbigniew Registered Joined Mar 12, 2016 5,492 Posts The standard, introduced in around 1975 until current and the fire interrupter introduced around 1976 predominantly for LE use. 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. 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. A shot in the dark, so to speak, perhaps to achieve, with a manual action, (known reliability) parity in respect of rates of fire with the emerging self- loaders..? There are three different types of trigger for the model 37, the slam fire, the standard and the fire interrupter. Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. Cond. They will pump-fire just like the Ithaca Model 37. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. 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. Year of Manufacture:. 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. The M&P Model served our troops well in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. . ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE 3 " MAG 12GA, ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA 26" BARREL SMOOTH BORE, Ithaca 37 Ultra Featherlight Slide Shotgun 20ga, Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20ga 26 Pump Shotgun Recent Production Exc. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. 12 GA PUMP ACTION 3 ROUNDS 19 BARREL. There is so much wrong with that guy's gun handling, I don't even know where to begin. Weights are listed at 7.6 pounds for the 12 gauge, 7.4 pounds for the 16, 6.8 pounds for the 20, and 6.1 pounds for the 28 gauge. The slam fire dates from the beginning 1937 up to circa 1975 and so may be also called the Original. The used value of an ITHACA 37 shotgun has risen $18.72 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $582.38 . According to an article by the Ithaca Times dated June 11, 2003, the one-millionth Model 37 was produced in 1968; and as of 2003, more than 2,000,000 Model 37s have been produced. it is clear that this exceptional example has spent the last nearly 65 yrs in a closet. At that point, Ithaca was no longer a gun company. 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. Privacy Policy. 12 gauge. 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. All 3 have the slam fire feature. Loading the Ithaca 37 involves inserting shotshells of the proper gauge through the loading/ejection port in the bottom of the receiver and pushing them forward into the magazine until retained by the shell stop. CLICK ON PICS TO ENLARGE.CK OU, Excellent plus overall condition. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT. Gold bead front sight. 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. VENT RIB. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. I wanted one so bad for a while. The Rise Of The Model 37 Meanwhile, the Ithaca Gun Company wanted to get into the slide-action shotgun business. Factory c. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. His website is:www.diamondgunsmithing.com and phone is 607-273-4510. A similar model, known as the Trench Gun, was made for the military during WWI. The way Ithaca stopped the firing when the bolt was closed and trigger held back was to remove the second sear on the hammer. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. Used. Factory Ithaca pad. For those of you who arent familiar with the term slamfire, let me enlighten you before you watch the video. An LGS has a 37 for $250. 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. 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. 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. The design is derived from the JMB designed Remington model 17. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. 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. 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! Comb and length dimensions differ for the various models, and if specific measurements are needed, the Ithaca Custom Shop will provide. It has a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel. As a final note (perhaps!) He did not consider it of any fundamental importance and thus it was not included in his detailed publications. The Model 37 had the slam fire from day one, and was discontinued in the late 70's. However, law enforcement agencies could order new guns with the slam fire if desired. 1952 30" full choke barrel. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. Up for sale is an Ithaca model 37. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. John Browning used to work for Winchester and they designed the first auto rifles. Thanks B, just looked up my dad's, which was originally grandpa's, and it's a 1951 version. It has aggressive checkering on the polymer pistol grip and r, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, minimal handling marks. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. Ithaca M-37 12 ga. (1949 . Year of Manufacture: 1975 (Per the Ithaca Serial Number Lookup and the book included with this example, Walter Claude Snyder's Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters. Learn how your comment data is processed. A total of 22,000 of these Model 37 shotguns was delivered to the Saigon government between Nov. 14, 1962 and Jan. 31, 1963. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Some shooters prefer the manually-operated pump because they want to be more in control of the guns operation. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Solid gun. It, too, was based on a John Browning design. The 1893 was caught between two eras in firearms history, the end of black powder and the beginning of smokeless powder. Ithaca M-87 Featherlight Deerslayer 20 ga. An oddity of the firearm that has some combat value is the lack of a disconnector. If not, when did it appear and it what gun? Ithaca Acquisition took over the company and moved all the manufacturing to King Ferry, New York. 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. Save my name and email to use for future comments. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. . Editor's Note: This Collector's Corner column is an excerpt from the November 2017 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. MADE IN ITHACA NEW YORK BLUE AND METAL EXCELLENT WOOD HAS JUST A FEW LIGHT HANDLING MARKS ON BUTT STOCK MECHANICS PERFECT. Production has resumed in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Synthetic stock and slide forearm. A spring then forces the bolt forward again, and in the process a fresh round is stripped out of the magazine. "Shooter-grade" 37s can still be had in the $200 range. They were intrigued with Remingtons Model 17 and wanted to produce a similar gun. The Model 37 is a manually operated, slide- or pump-action shotgun fed from a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel. Classic Ithaca pump shotgun, 26" Ribbed barrel with improved cylinder choke, 2 3/4" chamber, case colored reciever with engraved game scen, This Ithaca Model 37 is a right hand pump action shotgun in 12 Ga. Rather than acknowledging, promoting or even recognising the slam fire they seem to take a different and safety conscious approach. AN ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL shotgun is currently worth an average price of $1,060.27 used . 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. on this subject, I have corresponded with the renowned author and US firearms expert Bruce Canfield. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. My older Ithaca is capable of slamfiring. ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. 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. Free Shipping, No, selling a model 37 pump 16 ga, nice condition thtoughout, persumably original finish, tight action. It features bottom ejection pump action, engraved receiver, 4 round magazine tube, plain barrel with modified c, Ithaca model 37 20 gauge Featherweight . 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. When the action go's into lockup the slide release moves to lock the slide holding the acton closed. The 37s that were at the competitions NEVER worked under the restraints required by the times in order to be competitive. As an addendum to my previous opinion, I have now got a copy of the 1942 US army ww2 shotgun handbook ref. Current Mfg. If you scroll down below the video, I will place a description of the shotgun showcased. They tend to be heavier and are not as easy handling in the field. I just found the serial number page when I was attempting to establish the year of manufacture for my own 37. Ithaca model 37 feather light. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 716-941-3946, ITHACA MODEL 37 PUMP 16GA PLAIN BARREL CHOKE FULL BRASS BEAD FRONT SIGHT DATES ABOUT 1953 SERIAL NUMBER 528135 RECEIVER AND BARREL MATCHING SERIAL NUMBERS. .Serial Number: 371659823. strong>ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA BARREL 20 iNCH SMOOTH BORE. 1903 (22cal.) 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 mark HG indicated registration with the BATF. WANT TO, ITHACA MODEL 37 DEER SLAYER 12GA SMOOTH BORE RIFLE SIGHTS BARREL LENGTH 26" EXCELLENT BLUE AND WOOD MECHANICS PERFECT. 2 3/4 inch with a fixed modified choke. Out of stock. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "An Official Journal of the NRA | A Look Back at the Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun", "The Ithaca Model 37 In U.S. Military Service", "Evolution of shotguns in the Marine Corps", "Vintage LAPD Ithaca M37 Shotgun Lottery", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ithaca_37&oldid=1137452851. [7] I first found this out rabbit hunting when I was a kid. All these Model 37's had the serial number prefix of 381. This page also has other serial numbers for guns made by Ithaca, LeFever, and some others. That's nice, I won't feel bad about slamfiring it anymore! 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. Do think it could cause any damage to the gun though if I do that fast enough? We have not fired this shotgun. Action: Manual Pump, Bottom Load & Ejection. Regular M37 serial numbers apply within this range. Both shotguns have exactly the same malfunction right out of the box. Nobody builds on model 12s because parts are getting scarce and you need to really understand them when tweaking them. It was made in several variations, including a riot-gun model with a 20-inch barrel that became popular with many law enforcement agencies. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. 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 . Receiver and bore are in excellent condition. Key: Admin , Global Mod , Mod 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. Model 12s also are drawing premium prices. The first new shell lands onto the guide arms like it should. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Defense model , 8 shot with 20" barrel. Thanks berettaracer! Fire a pump gun and the chamber isnt reloaded until you rack the slide. Fire an autoloader and, if theres ammo in the magazine, you instantly have another round in the chamber ready to go with your finger on the trigger. When Leroy Smith died in 1902, he left his share of the company to his son, Louis, who for 17 years was Ithacas only salesman. And here I thought it was probably contracted by the CIA for some black op. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. The Winchester Model 12 had become very popular and was setting the standard for pump-action shotguns. So how far back does the "extra sear" design go? with seldom seen 28 in. I wanted one so bad for a while. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured modified, and 14" LOP. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. 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. That obviously hasnt happened, and today, some 120 years after the first successful slide-action went on the market, the good old pump still plays a big role in the shotgun sports. This allows the shoot. His response was that the US army viewed the practice as poor use of ammunition, creating excess wear and poor fire control. Double check on this, but suggest you add a note for 1962 that Ithaca started with truly replace/switch barrels at # 855,000. How slam-firing works with the Ithaca model 37 26,604 views Dec 20, 2012 A video I made since my shotgun was already apart. The Ithaca Model 37 started life in 1937 in Ithaca, NY. LSB#: 211016GS01. 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. A pump action shotgun made for civilian, law enforcement and military use. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Stay in the know. The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. This means the gun would fire as fast as the. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. In my safe I still have my 20-gauge Model 37 from 1960, which was my first shotgun and is still my favorite. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. 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. The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. The Model 37 was issued by the LAPD beginning in the 1940s and remained in service until the late 1990s. 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 28-gauge guns are built on a smaller receiver, which gives the model the easy handling and trim appearance one would expect for the gauge. Serial numbers ranged between 50,000 and 71,999. 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. Manufactured in 1976. The cutoff date on that is around 1975. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Looking to get 375 negotiable. Standard dimensions are a 1.5-inch drop at comb, 2.25-inch at heel and a 14.25-inch length of pull, reduced to 14 inches for the 28 gauge. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military. nice wood. 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). 2018. It's a featherlight model with the dog and such engravings. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. However, plans changed when Ithaca became aware of a patent obtained by designer John Pedersen for an improved version of the Remington Model 17, which was due to expire in 1936. The Model 37 pictured is a late-production 30 " -barreled, 12-ga. example that is unmodified and appears to be unfired. 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 person I talked to said this is the first I have ever heard of any problems with this shotgun. Ive owned quite a few shotguns over the years over/unders, side-by-sides, autoloaders and pumps. I never used it was a impulse buy. There is no record I know that explains the rationale behind it. *** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns. With a 2 3/4 in chamber it has a fixed Cyl. Slam fire is a debated practice. $1,299.99. In the action of a typical semi-automatic firearm, the energy of a fired round forces the bolt and bolt carrier rearward, ejecting the empty case. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. 3" chamber ,satin wood and metal. 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. I also have a Remington Model 17, which we know to be the precursor of the Model 37. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. You have entered an incorrect email address! the "stub" was removed and iirc the slide stop was altered to pevent the hammer from locking. The 16 was made in 1965 and the 12 1974, and the 20 1975. The 12 month average price is $782.47 new and $582.38 used. Shows how the Ithaca model 37 slam fires. Lugs that are machined out of the barrels original steel block create what Ithaca calls the truest, strongest barrel you will ever shoot.. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. This was a big lie, as my son had sent his back twice. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! 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. I have two that will not fire with the trigger held back --- 37147xxxx and 37153xxxxx both guns have a "disconnector". In 1975, Ithaca discontinued this feature on most of their model 37s by installing a trigger disconnector. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Still perfectly legal to make a slam fire pump shotgun, it's just not cost effective. 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. Model: 37 Featherlight. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. What year or serial # range did the mod 37 stop being able to slam fire? 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. For more information, please see our Has slam fire feature. Stocks and fore-ends have laser-cut checkering and a nice red/brown stain, which brings out the grain of the fancy walnut. 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. Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. This, Excellent, light finish wear, few small scratches. May 16, 2012, 09:43 PM . Interesting that I have one whose number, 37135XXXX, is not on the list. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. Production paused in 2005 when Ithaca once again changed hands. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. 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. Evolution Of The Model 37 The Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns.