This example is a modern reproduction from Inland Manufacturing. In addition to seeing use by bird and deer hunters for generations, the Model 37 has served in WWII, the Vietnam War and in countless law enforcement agencies across the country. Our Assessment: The Ithaca 37 enjoys a good reputation for its durability, ambidextrous ejection design, smooth action and of course for being one of few pump shotguns which can be “slam-fired”, meaning that with the trigger depressed, pushing the slide handle forward and locking the action will allow the chambered round to be fired without needing to reset the trigger. The sling has light wear from where it rests on the metal parts of the gun. box with serial-matching label, reproduction leather military style sling marked “MILSCO / 1942” installed, the installed Ithaca-style 29×6 hole ventilated heat shield and bayonet lug assembly, and an assortment of factory paperwork including manual. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a white cardboard Inland Mfg. The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this shotgun is in about Excellent condition. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-Excellent condition as refinished and not original to the gun.īore Condition: The bore is bright. The plate has minor wear around the edges. The LOP measures 14 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece oiled walnut set with grooved forend, pistol grip, straight comb, serrated black hard rubber buttplate and sling plate inlet to the belly. The barrel is drilled for a bead underneath. Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead mounted to the front of the bayonet lug. The right of the receiver has a flaming bomb, “RLB” and “INLAND MFG. The front face of the receiver is marked “S30143” on the right.
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12GA 3″ CHAMBE READ OWNER MANUAL / ITHACA GUN COMPANY, UPPER SANDUSKY, OH MADE IN U.S.A.”, the right is marked with “PT” on a shotshell, “11374” and with an upside-down “S30143”. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “DEF 20″”, “M37 DEFENSE INT. Out of the box, the gun comes with a military-style sling, though it’s not been revealed if the sling will be cotton webbing or leather. The gun will retail for $1,239.Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Fine Modern ArmsĪction Type: Pump / Slide Action, Tube Magazine Fed Shotgun Loading and ejection are just like the original too, via the belly of the receiver.
It weighs 6.7 pounds. The receiver is machined from a single slab of steel and bears the same military stamps as the original. Overall length is 38.5 inches, of which 20 is barrel. Production was once again halted in 1975.įield testing during the Vietnam era revealed the versatility of the Model 37 - not only was it a close-range fight-stopper, but proved its carbine-like capability to do big damage out to 75 yards when loaded with 00, 000, and #4 buckshot, slugs, and, infrequently, even flachette rounds. But war in Vietnam brought demand back, and the Model 37 earned a respected place as a tool for combat medics and other support personnel as well as many Special Forces troops of the day.
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