The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. Browning employed this concept in other designs, most notably his fantastic little.22 semiautomatic rifle. They used the Remington Model 17 as their model and made modifications—such as simplifying and cost-saving alterations of the firing pin and ejection mechanism, the work of Ithaca designer Harry Howland in 1931[1]—while waiting for related patents to expire. Smith, founder of the legendary double-barrel shotgun company that bore his name. Grades are available in Fancy A, Fancy AA and Fancy AAA levels. This pump-action, bottom-ejecting shotgun is available in a number of configurations. 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. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns. The Ithaca Model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun. What to know about the classic Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun: The pump-action shotgun has been the favorite choice of many American hunters for well more than a century. The next pump gun to give both the Model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the Ithaca Model 37. He worked his way up to become president of the company and later was mayor of the city of Ithaca, New York. Fire a pump gun and the chamber isn’t reloaded until you “rack the slide.” Fire an autoloader and, if there’s ammo in the magazine, you instantly have another round in the chamber ready to go — with your finger on the trigger. Please try again. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. 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. Now, years later, I am the keeper of future hunts and forthcoming memories of this vintage pump shotgun . More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. 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. The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. Fawcett, Bill. More than one million were produced over its 60-year life-span between 1897 and 1957. About this mod Adds the Ithaca Model 37 Pump Shotgun to the game with custom Models, Textures, Sounds and Animations! Ithaca once again pushed back its plans for a pump gun. The management at Ithaca wanted to give the Model 12 some competition. 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. 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. In my safe I still have my 20-gauge Model 37 from 1960, which was my first shotgun and is still my favorite. According to my research, the intent was to prevent debris from entering the action. The Model 97, as it was later known, became the most popular shotgun in the country. Like most gun companies, the Ithaca Gun Company has had a checkered path in terms of successes and failures. The Model 37 was used by the United States Armed Forces in World War II, 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 forces/special operations forces like the Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets. The receivers of today’s Model 37s are made the way they were made years ago, from a solid block of steel. Gas-operated actions are dirtier due to the burnt powder that accumulates and they generally require more maintenance and cleaning. Classic Blaster: The Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun 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. The Dawn Of The Pump That first successful pump-gun was the Winchester Model 1897, which was an improved variant of the Model 1893. The Ithaca 37 is based on a 1915 design by the famous firearms designers John Browning and John Pedersen, initially marketed as the Remington Model 17. The factory trigger is firm and crisp on release. Editor's Note: This “Collector's Corner” column is an excerpt from the November 2017 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. This was free of charge and, while exact numbers aren’t available, many Model 1893 owners took advantage of the offer. NY: Avon Books, 1995. A Colorado company, Baldritch & Associates, bought Ithaca in 1967. The Model 37 was a big success and went on to have the longest production run of any pump-action shotgun, surpassing that of the Winchester Model 12 — which had inspired the 37’s very existence. Ithaca Model 37 Pump Shotgun BUTT PLATE gun parts This is a good used butt plate from an Ithaca model 37 pump action shotgun. An unlicensed, near identical copy known as the Bataan Modelo 71 is manufactured by the Argentinian firm Industrias Marcati. 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. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. The slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward. 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. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. 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. It needs cleaning and has a couple of small dings along the edge but the over all condition is very good. 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. In the current catalog, you will find the Featherlight, Defense Gun, Deerslayer II, Deerslayer III, Turkey Slayer, Waterfowl, Trap Model, Women’s Stock and 28 Gauge. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. 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 likes to make it clear that every part is made and assembled in the U.S.A. Another feature of today’s Model 37 is that no soldering or brazing is used in the manufacture of the barrel. 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. Ithaca Gun Company Shotgun Parts If you want to take proper care of your Ithaca shotgun, high-grade gun parts will allow you to keep your firearms in good shape and increase their overall longevity. They were intrigued with Remington’s Model 17 and wanted to produce a similar gun. The largest single users outside the US Military were the New York City Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department. The Winchester Model 12 had become very popular and was setting the standard for pump-action shotguns. The 1893 was caught between two eras in firearms history, the end of black powder and the beginning of smokeless powder. Many shooters prefer the sighting plane of a single-barrel shotgun. Production has resumed in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Several big-city police departments, including New York City and Los Angeles, issued the 12-gauge, 20-inch barrel Military & Police Model to patrol units for many years. This is not always a good thing, especially with an inexperienced shooter. 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. Each stock has a black Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad. Ithaca Acquisition took over the company and moved all the manufacturing to King Ferry, New York. It later became General Recreation Inc., which added general sporting goods, outdoor clothing and catamarans to its line. The blued 30" barrel is very good with a bright bore. This makes the gun popular with left-handed shooters. That means the sides of the receiver are solid. When Leroy Smith died in 1902, he left his share of the company to his son, Louis, who for 17 years was Ithaca’s only salesman. Classic Guns: The Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun, Ballistics Basics: Bullet Efficiency And Ballistic Coefficients, New Rifle: Smith & Wesson’s Economical M&P10 Sport, Classic Guns: The Winchester Model 65 In .218 Bee, Classic Guns: Colt Model 1903 Pocket Pistol, Stevens Introduces 12-Gauge Model 320 Waterfowl Shotgun, 7.62x25mm Tokarev: The Many Copies Of The Combloc Icon. Explore our range of shotguns, handguns, slug guns, rifled barrels & more. Requires Far Harbor DLC. The Ithaca 37 is the only pre–World War II shotgun still in production. And it’s a safety concern with some shooters. 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. Bottom ejection action. Made in many different models, the Ithaca 37 has the longest production run for a pump-action shotgun in history, surpassing that of the Winchester Model 12, the original inspiration for Ithaca's entry into the market. It was made in several variations, including a riot-gun model with a 20-inch barrel that became popular with many law enforcement agencies. ITHACA MODEL 37 PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN 16 GAUGE --28" BARREL FULL CHOKE -- WOOD STOCK & FOREND ****PLEASE CALL IN THE WITH THE SELLER’S INVENTORY NUMBER IF INQUIRING ABOUT A FIREARM****** WE DO NOT SHIP FIREARMS AND/OR FIREARMS’ PARTS OUT OF THE 50 UNITED STATES, SO DON’T ASK 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. Generation after generation, the pump-action remains a favorite scattergun for a variety of reasons. The 97’s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the Winchester Model 12, introduced in 1912. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. That obviously hasn’t 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. Well known for its line of high-quality side-by-side doubles, the company saw a bright future for the less expensive pump models. 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. My grandfather used this shotgun a few years after World War II ended, then passed it along to my father, who shot his first turkey with the Ithaca M37. SN- 811XX. They may not truly trust a semi-auto and are comforted by the simplicity of a pump. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. It, too, was based on a John Browning design. Comb and length dimensions differ for the various models, and if specific measurements are needed, the Ithaca Custom Shop will provide. After World War II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. 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. Baker was a longtime gunsmith of good reputation for design and execution, but like many gunsmiths he had relatively little capital to work with, which sent him on an endles… At that point, Ithaca was no longer a gun company. 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 Model 37-S Pump Shotgun Description: 12 gauge - 2-3/4". 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. According to an article by the Ithaca Times dated June 11th, 2003, the one-millionth Model 37 was produced in 1968; and as of 2003, more than 2,000,000 Model 37s have been produced. This is a very nice Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Pump Shotgun in 12 gauge. Ithaca soon established itself as a major player in the firearms history. Like most of the old-line gunmakers of the 19th century, Ithaca has an interesting and complicated history. 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. 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 propellant’s higher pressures. It’s the go-to gun for those shooters who prefer its simple design over the more complicated autoloaders and the pricey doubles and over/unders. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. 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. In the 1960s, changes began to occur at the company. Get the 74th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. The Model 37 was issued by the LAPD beginning in the 1940s and remained in service until the late 1990s. The same can be said for the semi-auto, but the self-loading guns aren’t for every shooter. The Model 17 was a 20-gauge of trim proportions, which Browning and Pedersen later redesigned and refined into the popular side-ejecting Remington Model 31. Founded in 1883 in Ithaca, N.Y., by William Henry Baker, Dwight McIntyre and John Vanatta, its original plan was to build fine double-barrel shotguns. [4][5][6], Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/8/25/a-look-back-at-the-ithaca-model-37-shotgun/, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ithaca_37&oldid=1004334980, World War II firearms of the United States, Articles with dead external links from November 2017, Articles needing additional references from March 2008, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from July 2009, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The M&P Model served our troops well in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. 28" barrel with wide milled vent rib. More than 300,000 of the .45-caliber guns were made by Ithaca during the war. This rare variation is very popular with collectors. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. 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. Today’s Model 37 is available in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge. Otherwise, the Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns. Evolution Of The Model 37 The Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns. Since shotshells load and eject from the bottom, operation of the gun is equally convenient for both right- and left-handed shooters. 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 hunting. The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. 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. 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. Other than the name change, it was the same gun. It was one of the streamlined “hammerless” (internal hammer) designs that soon took over the pump-action shotgun world. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. From Vietnam’s green hell to the concrete jungles of Los Angeles, the Ithaca Model 37 shotgun is still pumping out big hits. More than 2 million Model 37s have been produced over the gun’s 80-year history. 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