That's nice, I won't feel bad about slamfiring it anymore! 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. Sign up for our daily email and get the stories everyone is talking about. It was made in several variations, including a riot-gun model with a 20-inch barrel that became popular with many law enforcement agencies. 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. Ithaca Shotguns - Model 37 for sale - Guns International Ithaca triggers. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37 ) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Some opinion that it can cause un due wear of the trigger group, I have never done it enough to prove out either way. He did not consider it of any fundamental importance and thus it was not included in his detailed publications. nice engraving. 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. The buttstock is uncheckered walnut, finished off with a nicely ground, black Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Out of stock. 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. Old Ithaca Model 37 won't slam fire | Shotgun Forum The "slamfiring" is done with a second sear in the trigger group. 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. All barrels are steel-shot compatible, and current Model 37s come with three Briley choke tubes in full, modified and improved cylinder; a red TruGlo front sight; gold-plated trigger; and a five-round magazine capacity, with a plug to reduce it to 2+1 where required. . If you scroll down below the video, I will place a description of the shotgun showcased. Had a little too thick of a glove on and that bastard went off ass soon as cocked it again. ITHACA 37R, 16 GA., FEATHERLIGHT 28 FULL CHOKE, SOLID RIB BARREL, HIGH COND. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. Shotgun Parts for Ithaca Gun Company for sale | eBay Ithaca M37 Defense in 12-gauge. Get Guns.com offers and news!! This, a "slamfire" is an inadvertent discharge due to (usually) a stuck firing pin or inertial pin. 2018. I do know the 1975 will slam fire not sure about the 1977 yr or model. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. Both shotguns have exactly the same malfunction right out of the box. Thanks! What you want it do do, fire when the action is closed and the trigger is depressed, will only happen if the gun is old enough to not have a disconnector. This gun is chambered in 12ga. The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. Free Shipping, No, selling a model 37 pump 16 ga, nice condition thtoughout, persumably original finish, tight action. Factory c. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. There is so much wrong with that guy's gun handling, I don't even know where to begin. Very good plus overall condition, a few light abrasions. AN ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL shotgun is currently worth an average price of $1,060.27 used . it is clear that this exceptional example has spent the last nearly 65 yrs in a closet. The 97 has it, as does the 12. Cond. The way Ithaca stopped the firing when the bolt was closed and trigger held back was to remove the second sear on the hammer. What year did Ithaca put a disconnector in the 37? - The Firing Line La, Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. FAQ - Ithaca Gun Co. The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the receiver. The cutoff date on that is around 1975. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. The old Model 12 Winchesters and early Ithaca Model 37's Pump shotguns had no disconnector , so if you fired the first shot and held the trigger back, when you pumped another round in it would fire a. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. Seems that there's a lot of Ithaca 37 fans on here so I thought I'd make a post with the serial numbers. Manufactured in 1970. Checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend. He sent it back a second time and got it back again without any explanation and very little improvement. DECENT REFINISH OVER SOME LIGHT PITTING. Looking to get 375 negotiable. Thanks again! ** The mark HG indicated registration with the BATF. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! My Ithacas will slam fire as well. On the slide release there is a "hook" that engages the projection on the hammer. 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. 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. Manufactured in 1978. 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. Every cowboy needs a revolver. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. 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. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. GunSpot.com | Gun Auction: Ithaca Model 37 Slam fire This means the gun would fire as fast as the. Gold bead front sight. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. 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. 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. Used. The first new shell lands onto the guide arms like it should. Total length: 38.5". 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. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked modified, and 13 3/4" LOP. Stocks and fore-ends have laser-cut checkering and a nice red/brown stain, which brings out the grain of the fancy walnut. 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. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. Chambered in 12 and later 20 ga, the 37 had a few interesting facets of its design that made it somewhat unique. A pump action shotgun made for civilian, law enforcement and military use. John Browning had his reasons. Pump action 16 gauge with 26" ribbed barrel, 2 3/4" chamber, improved cylinder choke, and factory recoil pad. It later became General Recreation Inc., which added general sporting goods, outdoor clothing and catamarans to its line. As an addendum to my previous opinion, I have now got a copy of the 1942 US army ww2 shotgun handbook ref. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's An LGS has a 37 for $250. The Model 87 data came from the serial number records of the Ithaca Acquisition Corporation. 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. Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. Ithaca Acquisition took over the company and moved all the manufacturing to King Ferry, New York. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. the big difference is that slam-fire version is fully auto, less accurate, and only has the illusion of slam-firing. Lay-a-w, ITHACA MODEL 87 12GA DEERSLAYER MODEL WITH 24 1/2" RIFLED BORE WITH FACTORY IRON SIGHTS. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. Hope no one was in the room above him. Thanks berettaracer! There is no record I know that explains the rationale behind it. 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. Up for sale is an Ithaca model 37. Grades are available in Fancy A, Fancy AA and Fancy AAA levels. The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. 12 gauge. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS. 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. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. The receivers of todays Model 37s are made the way they were made years ago, from a solid block of steel. 2018. 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. JavaScript is disabled. 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. It has a 20 inch barrel with a brass bead front sight. i have read that models after 1977 can not be slam fired. Ithaca M37 Slan Fire Questions | Shotgun Forum Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. 1903 (22cal.) The bore is in excellent condition. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT. SOLD FOR: $1385. This is not always a good thing, especially with an inexperienced shooter. "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. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns. Stay in the know. 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. The one I have was made in 1928. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. By 1897, Winchester had made and sold about 30,000 Model 1893s. $375 USD. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. Bought used. While the slam-fire is cool it is hard on the gun. 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. I have one made in 1975 that is a 20ga and another made in 1977 coming in 12 ga. Slam fire is a debated practice. For example, did the 1897 have it? Very nice Quality. Model 12s also are drawing premium prices. The next pump gun to give both the Model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the Ithaca Model 37. 16 Gauge, Guns Listing ID: 741035The Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Deerslayer is a vintage pump action shotgun that was designed off a John Browning patent. 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. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. 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. The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. I wanted one so bad for a while. Used. 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 12 month average price is $782.47 new and $582.38 used. The Model 37 is a manually operated, slide- or pump-action shotgun fed from a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel. Stupidly I didn't get the serial number. Key: Admin , Global Mod , Mod 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 . 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.