Generation after generation, the pump-action remains a favorite scattergun for a variety of reasons. JavaScript is disabled. After World War II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. Barrel lengths for 12-, 16- and 20-gauge guns are 26, 28 or 30 inches, and for the 28 gauge, 26 or 28 inches, all with lengthened forcing cones for better patterns and reduced recoil. directly from the factory outlet store in 2016 after calling and asking if they have fixed the problem. Barrel has some discoloration. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Probably not a good idea. There is no record I know that explains the rationale behind it. Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. The cutoff date on that is around 1975. An LGS has a 37 for $250. 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. That's nice, I won't feel bad about slamfiring it anymore! 25 Improved Cylinder vent rib barrel. The Ithaca Model 37 is one of the greatest shotguns ever made, light fast handling, all machined parts, no plastic or stamped parts. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. Thanks! Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. In addition to those mentioned, there have been various high-grade models with hand-engraving gold inlays and highly figured walnut stocks. 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. Ithaca M-87 Featherlight Deerslayer 20 ga. An oddity of the firearm that has some combat value is the lack of a disconnector. This shotgun, re-introduced in 1987, will fire upon closing the action. Very interesting stuff Jaguar, you seem to know these guns very well. 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. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. SKU: N/A Categories: Firearms, Shotguns. Up for sale is an Ithaca model 37. 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. 12 Ga, ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked full, and 14" LOP. Ithaca has suffered many setbacks in its history and changed hands numerous times. Factory Ithaca pad. Year of Manufacture: 1975 (Per the Ithaca Serial Number Lookup and the book included with this example, Walter Claude Snyder's Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters. It has aggressive checkering on the polymer pistol grip and r, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, minimal handling marks. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. 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 . For example, did the 1897 have it? Wood is in very good condition. 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 would check with Les Hovencamp of Diamond Gunsmithing in Ithaca, NY. 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. Fawcett, Bill. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the receiver. Ithaca triggers. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. John Browning had his reasons. 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. The trigger consistently pulls at 4.5-5 lbs force and has no creep. Sold Out See Details. barrel is modi, Excellent condition, light wear and handling marks. Browning sold this patent to Remington, and the plan was to put the new gun on the market in 1917 as the Model 17. Very good plus overall condition, a few light abrasions. With leather sling. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. All 3 have the slam fire feature. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Manufactured in 1978. General Recreation again filed for bankruptcy in 1985. Barrel Choke: Cylinder Choke .730. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT PUMP 12 GAUGE 3 MAGNUM CAMO SHOTGUN. it is clear that this exceptional example has spent the last nearly 65 yrs in a closet. 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 . Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 16ga.,28" Modified,Take down,Made in 1969,Excellent Condition. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. Bought used. The second sear does not come into play till the trigger is held back and the action closed. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. 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 Barrel length: 20". For more information, please see our 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 soon established itself as a major player in the firearms history. *** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. 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. 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. ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. 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. DECENT REFINISH OVER SOME LIGHT PITTING. At that point, Ithaca was no longer a gun company. 12 GA PUMP ACTION 3 ROUNDS 19 BARREL. . 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. Magazine capacity: 4+1. This, Excellent, light finish wear, few small scratches. CLICK ON PICS TO ENLARGE.CK OU, Excellent plus overall condition. $375 USD. Lugs that are machined out of the barrels original steel block create what Ithaca calls the truest, strongest barrel you will ever shoot.. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. Choke. 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. Mine is a 12g. Les Hovencamp www.diamondgunsmithing.com Z Zbigniew Registered Joined Mar 12, 2016 5,492 Posts Scared the hell out of me, but then I realized it was a cool feature. There is significant collector interest in some of the above models, especially the high-grade presentation and military-marked tactical guns. Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military, but that is conjecture. * Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. still not convinced slam fire was military driven. One was the slab sided, bottom ejecting receiver. 2nd Attempt here, first was wiped out during submission? Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. 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. 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. Out of stock. 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. 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 . The original Ithaca Gun Co. of Ithaca, New York, was. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns arent for every shooter. SOLD FOR: $1385. Current Mfg. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. 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. 3" chamber ,satin wood and metal. 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. Sign up for our daily email and get the stories everyone is talking about. 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. 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 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. Total length: 38.5". Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. The Model 37 pictured is a late-production 30 " -barreled, 12-ga. example that is unmodified and appears to be unfired. It, too, was based on a John Browning design. Rather than acknowledging, promoting or even recognising the slam fire they seem to take a different and safety conscious approach. The second sear (if present) is part of the slide release and it release's he hammer if the trigger is held back. Stay in the know. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. My son sent his back to Ithaca and got it back without any explanation or improved results. Regular M37 serial numbers apply within this range. Had a little too thick of a glove on and that bastard went off ass soon as cocked it again. Do think it could cause any damage to the gun though if I do that fast enough? Model 12s also are drawing premium prices. For those of you who arent familiar with the term slamfire, let me enlighten you before you watch the video. The M&P Model served our troops well in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. NOTE: Ithaca introduced interchangeable barrels commencing with serial number 850,000 607.273.4510 211 Dey Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM Has slam fire feature. I wanted one so bad for a while. 1. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. The used value of an ITHACA 37 shotgun has risen $18.72 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $582.38 . Hope no one was in the room above him. $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. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. 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. Make: Ithaca. TM 9-285 which seems to be Armys take on shotguns in general and for our purposes, the M37. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. Ithaca Acquisition took over the company and moved all the manufacturing to King Ferry, New York. Each stock has a black Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. 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. I bought my model 37 12ga. nice wood. The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. 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. Thanks berettaracer! ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT. We have not fired this shotgun. 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. I think it started with an 8, Scan this QR code to download the app now. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS. . 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. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured modified, and 14" LOP. Serial numbers ranged between 50,000 and 71,999. Has ven, ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. He had patented a pump shotgun in 1915 that was somewhat radical because its ejection and loading port was located beneath the receiver. Weight: 6.7 lb. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. His response was that the US army viewed the practice as poor use of ammunition, creating excess wear and poor fire control. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. 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. 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. MADE IN ITHACA NEW YORK BLUE AND METAL EXCELLENT WOOD HAS JUST A FEW LIGHT HANDLING MARKS ON BUTT STOCK MECHANICS PERFECT. They tend to be heavier and are not as easy handling in the field. Here's a 1971 Ithaca model 37, the last popular firearm to offer slamfiring as a 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. The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. Key: Admin , Global Mod , Mod Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Manufactured in 1962. 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. 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. It later became General Recreation Inc., which added general sporting goods, outdoor clothing and catamarans to its line. The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. 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 . It was one of the streamlined hammerless (internal hammer) designs that soon took over the pump-action shotgun world. 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. There is so much wrong with that guy's gun handling, I don't even know where to begin. vent rib barrel with 4 choke tubes and wr, ITHACA MODEL 8700 12GA 3 INCH MAG DEERSLAYER RIFLED BORE. Slamfires are most common in military firearms that have a free-floating firing pin, as opposed to a spring-loaded one. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. This means the gun would fire as fast as the. 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. Ithaca model 37 feather light. My older Ithaca is capable of slamfiring. Thanks B, just looked up my dad's, which was originally grandpa's, and it's a 1951 version. The Ithaca Model 37, now that's a piece of advanced weaponry. GOOD WOOD, EXCELLENT BORE. A pump action shotgun made for civilian, law enforcement and military use. Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. 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. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. Evolution Of The Model 37 The Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Good. The Winchester Model 12 had become very popular and was setting the standard for pump-action shotguns. Lay-a-w, ITHACA MODEL 87 12GA DEERSLAYER MODEL WITH 24 1/2" RIFLED BORE WITH FACTORY IRON SIGHTS. The Ithaca 37 is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Do not know if it would hunt the shotgun or not.My guess would be most likely no, unless it were done alot. 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 slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward. Defense model , 8 shot with 20" barrel. $1,299.99. It's a featherlight model with the dog and such engravings. Year Designed: 1933 Manufacturers: Ithaca Gun Company and Industrias Marcati (unlicensed clone from Argentina). 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. The 37s that were at the competitions NEVER worked under the restraints required by the times in order to be competitive. One of their classics was the John Browning-designed Model 37 shotgun introduced just before World War II. 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. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. 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 second sear is the small projection on the right side of the hammer. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. 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. Manufactured in 1976. I have done it and it is fun but I have never found it of any real use. 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. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. This rare variation is very popular with collectors. 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. He also hangs out in the I love my Ithaca section of shotgunworld as lecky56 md yx pa qb vq ig ay . A total of 22,000 of these Model 37 shotguns was delivered to the Saigon government between Nov. 14, 1962 and Jan. 31, 1963. 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). In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. 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 pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. And its a safety concern with some shooters. 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. WOOD AND METAL EXCELLENT. Some opinion that it can cause un due wear of the trigger group, I have never done it enough to prove out either way. Still perfectly legal to make a slam fire pump shotgun, it's just not cost effective. 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. 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'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. Of course, most shotgunning books and experts advise against slam firing any shotgun (the older Winchester Model 97s and 12s do it as well) but this is Demo Ranch, so tread at your own risk. Manufactured in 1970. 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. Come's with an extra barrel cut to 18 5/8" and ported. Solid gun. Finally, in 1937 Ithaca was able to bring the Model 37 to the market. As a final note (perhaps!) The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. "Shooter-grade" 37s can still be had in the $200 range. The design is derived from the JMB designed Remington model 17. 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. Privacy Policy. Factory Vent Rib. The bore is in excellent condition. Make: Ithaca. 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. This has made the Ithaca popular with left-handed users, who may fear hot shells being thrown at them by other guns. I have two that will not fire with the trigger held back --- 37147xxxx and 37153xxxxx both guns have a "disconnector". The bore is in excellent condition. They will pump-fire just like the Ithaca Model 37. Receiver and bore are in excellent condition. Action: Manual Pump, Bottom Load & Ejection. 1942 per the page above. With the growing popularity of smokeless powder, and to avoid any injuries and lawsuits, the company did what might have been the first recall by a firearms manufacturer. There are three different types of trigger for the model 37, the slam fire, the standard and the fire interrupter. The company was founded in Ithaca, New York, in 1880 by partners William Henry Baker, Dwight McIntyre, John Van Natta and Leroy H. Smith. . In semi- or fully automatic firearms this can potentially cause the firearm to fire continuously until the magazine has been emptied. *Interchangeable barrels began with serial number 855000. 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. What year or serial # range did the mod 37 stop being able to slam fire? More than 2 million Model 37s have been produced over the guns 80-year history. Serial Number: 371493073. 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. Mr. Smith was a brother of L.C. I do know the 1975 will slam fire not sure about the 1977 yr or model. I never used it was a impulse buy. The way Ithaca stopped the firing when the bolt was closed and trigger held back was to remove the second sear on the hammer.

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