When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. . Here's a 1971 Ithaca model 37, the last popular firearm to offer slamfiring as a feature. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. Description. 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. still not convinced slam fire was military driven. in sandusky OH. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. That's nice, I won't feel bad about slamfiring it anymore! JavaScript is disabled. However, law enforcement agencies could order new guns with the slam fire if desired. Lay-a-w, ITHACA MODEL 87 12GA DEERSLAYER MODEL WITH 24 1/2" RIFLED BORE WITH FACTORY IRON SIGHTS. All 3 have the slam fire feature. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. Gold bead front sight. Ithaca ~ 37 Featherlight ~ 16 Ga. GI#: 102229390. 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. Cond. The pump, or slide-action, can do any job well. All Rights Reserved, Slam fire memories with the Ithaca M37 pumpgun (VIDEO). The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. 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. 1952 30" full choke barrel. The Model 37 has the fewest parts of any pump shotgun, promoting reliability and creating a smooth, light, positive action. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. The 12 month average price is $1,060.27 used. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. 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. 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. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. 16 Gauge .Click for more info. When the action go's into lockup the slide release moves to lock the slide holding the acton closed. 26 vent rib barrel with added choke tube system with one Full choke insert. The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. Checkered walnut stock and beavertail forend. It features bottom ejection pump action, engraved receiver, 4 round magazine tube, plain barrel with modified c, Ithaca model 37 20 gauge Featherweight . Ive owned quite a few shotguns over the years over/unders, side-by-sides, autoloaders and pumps. nice wood. 3% charge on credit card purchase. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. R eprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyder s books The Ithaca Gun Company F rom T he Beginning and I thaca Featherlight Repeaters:: The Best Gun Going:: A Complete History of the I thaca M odel 37 and the M odel 87 . For example, did the 1897 have it? 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. He also hangs out in the I love my Ithaca section of shotgunworld as lecky56 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. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, and 13 1/2" LOP. The 97 has it, as does the 12. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The design is derived from the JMB designed Remington model 17. Special serial number blocks were discontinued during 1953 for the models 37S and 37T. The Model 37 pictured is a late-production 30 " -barreled, 12-ga. example that is unmodified and appears to be unfired. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. He was Ithaca's head gunsmith for years before he retired. 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 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. 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. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. To clear the jam, I must force the second shell back into the magazine and then close the bolt face. 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. 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. Hope no one was in the room above him. The Best Gun Going) Gauge: 12, chambered for 2 3/4" Shells. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. 1. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests. Browning sold this patent to Remington, and the plan was to put the new gun on the market in 1917 as the Model 17. Probably not a good idea. The used value of an ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE SPECIAL shotgun has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,060.27 . 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. It later became General Recreation Inc., which added general sporting goods, outdoor clothing and catamarans to its line. 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. 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 company was founded in Ithaca, New York, in 1880 by partners William Henry Baker, Dwight McIntyre, John Van Natta and Leroy H. Smith. Lay-, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, light handling marks to wood. 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. I bought it in '73, so it was fresh off the line. $895 and FREE SHIPPING to your FFL in the l, Excellent overall condition, a few light handling marks. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Comb and length dimensions differ for the various models, and if specific measurements are needed, the Ithaca Custom Shop will provide. Generation after generation, the pump-action remains a favorite scattergun for a variety of reasons. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Rise Of The Model 37 Meanwhile, the Ithaca Gun Company wanted to get into the slide-action shotgun business. Magazine capacity: 4+1. The way Ithaca stopped the firing when the bolt was closed and trigger held back was to remove the second sear on the hammer. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. ITHACA MODEL 37 DEERSLAYER 12GA BARREL LENGTH 20 INCH OVER ALL METAL AND WOOD RATES 97% MECHANICS PERFECT. I think it started with an 8, Scan this QR code to download the app now. It, too, was based on a John Browning design. A pump action shotgun made for civilian, law enforcement and military use. The Winchester 1897 and Ithaca 37 actions are way more complicated and expensive to manufacture than the 870 and 500. Even without a shell holder, the gun offers 7+1 rounds of awesome power. Thanks B, just looked up my dad's, which was originally grandpa's, and it's a 1951 version. The demand of new ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE . ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT. The cutoff date on that is around 1975. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! on this subject, I have corresponded with the renowned author and US firearms expert Bruce Canfield. This shotgun, re-introduced in 1987, will fire upon closing the action. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. 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 All these Model 37's had the serial number prefix of 381. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. The other thing is simply there are stronger systems out there. So, I never sent mine back. It has a 20 inch barrel with a brass bead front sight. 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. It's a pump-action shotgun that features a unique "slam-fire" capability. Receiver and bore are in excellent condition. The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. This means the gun would fire as fast as the. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. The Model 37 had the slam fire from day one, and was discontinued in the late 70's. I wanted one so bad for a while. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. I've tested the gun on multiple circumstances and the sounds and animations do fluctuate abit especially in . ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. VENT RIB. 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. Recently picked up a 16 ga 37 w/poly choke the shoots and handles better than expected. A 12, 16, and 20 gauge. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military, but that is conjecture. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. 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. 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. Factory Ithaca pad. Production paused in 2005 when Ithaca once again changed hands. At that point, Ithaca was no longer a gun company. 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! Regular M37 serial numbers apply within this range. 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. Ithaca likes to make it clear that every part is made and assembled in the U.S.A. Another feature of todays Model 37 is that no soldering or brazing is used in the manufacture of the barrel. Transfer at FFL. I just found the serial number page when I was attempting to establish the year of manufacture for my own 37. Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. 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 . [7] The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. 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. Synthetic stock and slide forearm. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Thanks! The Ithaca Model 37 started life in 1937 in Ithaca, NY. 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. It then mentions that this fault is impossible on the Remington M31, M11 and sportsman, and Savage M720 (all guns with disconnectors)(my words). 12 GA PUMP ACTION 3 ROUNDS 19 BARREL. Action: Manual Pump, Bottom Load & Ejection. 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. Wood is in very good condition. That may make a difference to a buyer who wants differing choke selections for these fine pump guns. 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. CLICK ON PICS TO ENLARGE.CK OU, Excellent plus overall condition. I have to say that our Slam Firing Shotguns would appear to be an urban myth, born of non Ithaca owners mystical reverence of our chosen shotgun! 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. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. Factory Vent Rib. La, Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. Save my name and email to use for future comments. 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. 1. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. An M37 will not "slamfire" unless it's broken. An LGS has a 37 for $250. The first new shell lands onto the guide arms like it should. The 1893 was caught between two eras in firearms history, the end of black powder and the beginning of smokeless powder. Chambered in 12 and later 20 ga, the 37 had a few interesting facets of its design that made it somewhat unique. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. *** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. . In 1975, Ithaca discontinued this feature on most of their model 37s by installing a trigger disconnector. 3" chamber ,satin wood and metal. SOLD FOR: $1385. My son sent his back to Ithaca and got it back without any explanation or improved results. He is one of the best Model 37 "mechanics" in the world. Thus, holding the trigger down allowed the gun to fire the instant a new round is cycled into the chamber without requiring the trigger to be released; this feature was called "slam-fire". barrel is modi, Excellent condition, light wear and handling marks. I do know the 1975 will slam fire not sure about the 1977 yr or model. It's a "newer" "old" 37 with a SN of MAG - 870042xxx and it did come without the two carrier screw locking screws. 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. 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..? 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. In 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. 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. 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. Mine is a 12g. Very interesting stuff Jaguar, you seem to know these guns very well. I also have a Remington Model 17, which we know to be the precursor of the Model 37. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967.

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