REDFIELD SCOPE INCLUDED. One of their classics was the John Browning-designed Model 37 shotgun introduced just before World War II. 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 second sear (if present) is part of the slide release and it release's he hammer if the trigger is held back. PUMP SHOTGUN, CIRCA 1981. The cutoff date on that is around 1975. Factory Vent Rib. I do know the 1975 will slam fire not sure about the 1977 yr or model. 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! In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. The other thing is simply there are stronger systems out there. I have one made in 1975 that is a 20ga and another made in 1977 coming in 12 ga. Both shotguns have exactly the same malfunction right out of the box. In my safe I still have my 20-gauge Model 37 from 1960, which was my first shotgun and is still my favorite. 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. While the slam-fire is cool it is hard on the gun. To clear the jam, I must force the second shell back into the magazine and then close the bolt face. The per-unit cost was $36.61, which included a cleaning rod and web sling. The 37s that were at the competitions NEVER worked under the restraints required by the times in order to be competitive. Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. Free Shipping, No, selling a model 37 pump 16 ga, nice condition thtoughout, persumably original finish, tight action. The butt stock is a checker, SALE PENDING JOE D NJ 12/10/22LAYAWY 2D OF 2 ***BARN FIND !!!! Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. He was Ithaca's head gunsmith for years before he retired. I bought it in '73, so it was fresh off the line. Description. Double check on this, but suggest you add a note for 1962 that Ithaca started with truly replace/switch barrels at # 855,000. This Shotgun is in Very good condition with some signs of wear present. Editor's Note: This Collector's Corner column is an excerpt from the November 2017 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. 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. i have read that models after 1977 can not be slam fired. For more information, please see our The Ithaca Model 37 started life in 1937 in Ithaca, NY. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked improved cylinder, 14" LOP. Sometimes this inertial force is sufficient to set off the primer, thereby firing the round without the operator pulling the trigger. *Interchangeable barrels began with serial number 855000. Serial Number: 371493073. The 16 was made in 1965 and the 12 1974, and the 20 1975. $375 USD. Finally, in 1937 Ithaca was able to bring the Model 37 to the market. 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. Good. This, a "slamfire" is an inadvertent discharge due to (usually) a stuck firing pin or inertial pin. 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. 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 Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. 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. The next pump gun to give both the Model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the Ithaca Model 37. Hope no one was in the room above him. ITHACA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT. I never used it was a impulse buy. 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. 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 1987, the name of the Ithaca 37 shotgun was changed to the Model 87. Stocks and fore-ends have laser-cut checkering and a nice red/brown stain, which brings out the grain of the fancy walnut. Make: Ithaca. The bore is in excellent condition. "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. WANT TO PURCHASE CALL SHOP 71`6-941-3946, SALE PENDING SALE PENDING Like new condition 26 in. GOOD WOOD, EXCELLENT BORE. Other than the name change, it was the same gun. Privacy Policy. Had a little too thick of a glove on and that bastard went off ass soon as cocked it again. The slam fire dates from the beginning 1937 up to circa 1975 and so may be also called the Original. His website is:www.diamondgunsmithing.com and phone is 607-273-4510. There is so much wrong with that guy's gun handling, I don't even know where to begin. 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. 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. Up for sale is an Ithaca model 37. General Recreation again filed for bankruptcy in 1985. Model: 37 Featherlight. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. It probably came about because they were going to law enforcement and military, but that is conjecture. The Model 37 has the fewest parts of any pump shotgun, promoting reliability and creating a smooth, light, positive action. Winchester decided to go ahead and do their own, but soon found out that the little toggle that opens the bolt to load the first shell was a Browning patent. BEAUTIFUL COND.NONE NICER,COMPARE. The gun was called the 1911 but knick named "The widow maker" Interesting guns. This gun is chambered in 12ga. Evolution Of The Model 37 The Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns. However, due to interruptions of civilian gun production during the First World War, it was 1921 before Remington could begin manufacture of the new gun. Recently picked up a 16 ga 37 w/poly choke the shoots and handles better than expected. At one time, there were predictions that the autoloader would someday replace the pump gun. [7] 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. 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. 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. The receivers of todays Model 37s are made the way they were made years ago, from a solid block of steel. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. I think it started with an 8, Scan this QR code to download the app now. 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. 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 wanted one so bad for a while. This was free of charge and, while exact numbers arent available, many Model 1893 owners took advantage of the offer. Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. 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. Sold Out See Details. You have entered an incorrect email address! Very interesting stuff Jaguar, you seem to know these guns very well. . It's a featherlight model with the dog and such engravings. 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. La, Very good, some finish wear, small nicks and scratches. 12 Gauge pump action shotgun with 20" barrel, full length mag tube, pistol grip, sling swivels and folding stock. When it happens you can see how some of the old quail hunters around here used to think that pumps were faster than semi autos. 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. It was one of the streamlined hammerless (internal hammer) designs that soon took over the pump-action shotgun world. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. Pump action 16 gauge with 26" ribbed barrel, 2 3/4" chamber, improved cylinder choke, and factory recoil pad. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured modified, and 14" LOP. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. 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. Very good plus overall condition, a few light abrasions. I have done it and it is fun but I have never found it of any real use. It will not slam fire. . 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 1978. Ithaca M-37 12 ga. (1949 . Cond. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. A pump action shotgun made for civilian, law enforcement and military use. 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. Even without a shell holder, the gun offers 7+1 rounds of awesome power. 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. Has ven, ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. Thanks Donald. Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 16ga.,28" Modified,Take down,Made in 1969,Excellent Condition. Ithaca ~ 37 Featherlight ~ 16 Ga. GI#: 102229390. We have not fired this shotgun. 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. Answer (1 of 9): Not sure I ever saw a true "Slam fire" or shotgun that fires from an open bolt. 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 FEATHERLIGHT. 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 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! With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. When the action go's into lockup the slide release moves to lock the slide holding the acton closed. Sign up for our daily email and get the stories everyone is talking about. The Remington Model 17 has a disconnect system much like what semi-autos have. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. 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. John Browning had his reasons. All these Model 37's had the serial number prefix of 381. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Classic Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 Review: Busting Clays With the Old Humpback Shotgun. 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 . 3% Credit Card Processing Fee will apply. 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. 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. Since the loading port for the magazine was at the bottom of the receiver and the spent shells ejected from the same location, the design appealed to both right- and left-handed shooters. The second sear is the small projection on the right side of the hammer. Slam fire is a debated practice. 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..? Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked full, and 14" LOP. TM 9-285 which seems to be Armys take on shotguns in general and for our purposes, the M37. Serial Number: 371659823. Hunters & Shooters, An Oral History of the U.S. Navy SEALS in Vietnam. Ithaca changed back to calling these Model 37's after a relatively short time marketing the '87s. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. In addition to those mentioned, there have been various high-grade models with hand-engraving gold inlays and highly figured walnut stocks. Grades are available in Fancy A, Fancy AA and Fancy AAA levels. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS. with seldom seen 28 in. But not to abuse it in anyway either. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37 ) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Out of stock. 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. on this subject, I have corresponded with the renowned author and US firearms expert Bruce Canfield. Year of Manufacture: 1975 (Per the Ithaca Serial Number Lookup and the book included with this example, Walter Claude Snyder's Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters. 2 3/4 chamber ,near new overall cond.s/n 3715529xx.click on pi. 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. LOP TO NON ORIGINAL PAD 14", Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a pump action shotgun in 12 Ga. My older Ithaca is capable of slamfiring. 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. 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. Lugs that are machined out of the barrels original steel block create what Ithaca calls the truest, strongest barrel you will ever shoot.. Theyre very smooth, dependable, and durable firearms, Ithaca 37 Featherlight 16 gauge 2 3/4" shells 28" barrel shotgun made in 1970. The demand of new ITHACA GUN COMPANY 37 DS POLICE . Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. Any of these that came to the factory for service were converted back to the original shell stops at no charge. Mine is a 12g. Barrel length: 20". I'll strongly reccomend against ,"slam firing" the 40 year old used shotgun of uncertain history. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. "Shooter-grade" 37s can still be had in the $200 range. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke measured improved modified, and 14 1/4" LOP. 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). Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. Wood is in very good condition. Nice factory ithacagun pad.14in lop. By 1924 Ithaca was making more than 50,000 guns per year, which was a lot for that period. Decellerat, HERE IS AN ITHICA MODEL 37-S IN 12GA WITH A 30IN BARRELL OVERALL CONDITION IS GOOD BARRELL HAS NICE SHINY BORE NO PITTING ALSO HAVE ITHICA 20GA FEATHERLIGHT MODEL 37 IF INTERESTED, Metal surfaces rate near excellent, handling marks to wood. 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. ITHACA MODEL 37 ULTRA FEATHERLIGHT 20 GAUGE 20GA. 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 . Pump action 16 gauge with 26" ribbed barrel, 2 3/4" chamber, improved cylinder choke, and factory recoil pad. 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. 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). The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. Serial# 371432854 12 Gauge, This is a very nice Trap Model Ithica Model 37 that is 98% and has a ventilated rib wit center bead and the trademark day glow front sight and factory recoil pad. directly from the factory outlet store in 2016 after calling and asking if they have fixed the problem. I own both and they have plenty of moving parts and safety features to keep the gun from having accidents with misfiring shells while the gun bolt was unlocked, I still have to wonder if it was intentional. Ithaca Acquisition took over the company and moved all the manufacturing to King Ferry, New York. The Dawn Of The Pump That first successful pump-gun was the Winchester Model 1897, which was an improved variant of the Model 1893. 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 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. The way Ithaca stopped the firing when the bolt was closed and trigger held back was to remove the second sear on the hammer. Chambered in 12 and later 20 ga, the 37 had a few interesting facets of its design that made it somewhat unique. ITHACA 37R, 16 GA., FEATHERLIGHT 28 FULL CHOKE, SOLID RIB BARREL, HIGH COND. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns arent for every shooter. The company was founded in Ithaca, New York, in 1880 by partners William Henry Baker, Dwight McIntyre, John Van Natta and Leroy H. Smith. This has made the Ithaca popular with left-handed users, who may fear hot shells being thrown at them by other guns. MADE IN ITHACA NEW YORK BLUE AND METAL EXCELLENT WOOD HAS JUST A FEW LIGHT HANDLING MARKS ON BUTT STOCK MECHANICS PERFECT. If not, when did it appear and it what gun? Thanks! The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the receiver. 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. * Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number. Bluing is overall in great condition. 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". Receiver and bore are in excellent condition. Transfer at FFL. the "stub" was removed and iirc the slide stop was altered to pevent the hammer from locking. I think the other page got jumbled at that point because of the four asterisk situation described at the bottom of the page. I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. Modern CNC technology means that the machined parts are made more precisely than ever. Year Designed: 1933 Manufacturers: Ithaca Gun Company and Industrias Marcati (unlicensed clone from Argentina). SKU: N/A Categories: Firearms, Shotguns. For example, did the 1897 have it? 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. Production paused in 2005 when Ithaca once again changed hands. Thanks berettaracer! Do not know if it would hunt the shotgun or not.My guess would be most likely no, unless it were done alot. 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. Model 12s also are drawing premium prices. That's nice, I won't feel bad about slamfiring it anymore! The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. 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 Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. 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. Year of Manufacture:. 26 vent rib barrel with added choke tube system with one Full choke insert. 3% charge on credit card purchase. 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. Barrel Choke: Cylinder Choke .730. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. SOLD FOR: $1385. Looking to get 375 negotiable. Do think it could cause any damage to the gun though if I do that fast enough? $35.00 shipping. 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. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. There is no record I know that explains the rationale behind it. . 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. Make: Ithaca. NY: Avon Books, 1995. One was the slab sided, bottom ejecting receiver. With leather sling. Thanks again! The Ithaca Model 37, now that's a piece of advanced weaponry. A slamfire is a premature, usually unintended discharge of a firearm that occurs as a cartridge is being loaded into the chamber. Cookie Notice The design is derived from the JMB designed Remington model 17. I don't get the impression it was intentional, one of the reasons I think this is,is because they "fixed" it, as said it was a carry over of a john browning design that Ithaca adopted. The 97 has it, as does the 12. 12 GA PUMP ACTION 3 ROUNDS 19 BARREL. Here's a 1971 Ithaca model 37, the last popular firearm to offer slamfiring as a feature. About 48,000 Model 1917s were manufactured by the time it was discontinued in 1933 and replaced by the side-ejecting Model 31, which later evolved into the Model 870. Ithaca model 37 feather light. In the 1960s, changes began to occur at the company. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. If you scroll down below the video, I will place a description of the shotgun showcased. And the demand just isn't there, especially now that they've fallen out of the general population's knowledge. The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. A slightly used but still functional Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special provides a great afternoon of fun down at Demolition Ranch. It has a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel. Factory c. ITHACA 37 12GA 28 MOD. The Slam-Fire is NOT perfect. The 1893 was caught between two eras in firearms history, the end of black powder and the beginning of smokeless powder. 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. . Used. As a final note (perhaps!) And here I thought it was probably contracted by the CIA for some black op. Ive owned quite a few shotguns over the years over/unders, side-by-sides, autoloaders and pumps. I wanted one so bad for a while. The gun is in almost new condit, Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight, chambered in .38 Special. 1942 per the page above. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition.