12 Ga., 2 3/4". Ring-turn pattern forearm & oil finished walnut stock w/ hard plastic buttplate. This seems to be supported by the fact that it sold for around $550.00. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. Since shotshells load and eject from the bottom, operation of the gun is equally convenient for both right- and left-handed shooters. Loading the Ithaca 37 involves inserting shells of the proper gauge through the loading/ejection port and pushing them forward into the magazine until retained by the shell stop. Die Unterkunft bietet einen kostenpflichtigen Flughafentransfer. The Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun is still in service after nearly a century. Most Model 37s procured during the Vietnam War were under Navy contracts. Top of bbl. ITHACA VIETNAM ERA MODEL 37 RIOT PUMP SHOTGUN. Fawcett, Bill. The Ithaca 37 shotgun and variants appear in the following films, TV shows, anime and video games used by the following actors: Contents. 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. Ithaca Gun Co. Model 37 12ga NWTF 2000 . 12 Ga. S# 989304. SOLD 4,600.00 USD to floor + buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes. Cal. Interestingly enough, Trench Gun models of the Ithaca 37 marked with the ordnance bomb issued during WWII can be worth over $10,000! The largest single users outside the US Military were the New York City Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department. An effective rate of fire of 12 rounds per minute from the 4-5 round magazin… 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. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". Parkerized finish. ITHACA VIETNAM ERA MODEL 37 RIOT PUMP SHOTGUN. Also known as the Featherlight, it utilizes a novel combination ejection/loading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides closed to the elements. The Ithaca 37 is the only pre-World War II shotgun still in production today, and the current production model 37's made in Upper Sandusky, Ohio are considered to be among the highest quality shotguns on the market. Ithaca Model 37 Sporting / Security / Law Enforcement / Combat Shotgun . & receiver have “P” acceptance marks. Handguard & canvas sling. A friend in Florida recently purchased a 1963 Ithaca shotgun which had, to me, some interesting features. VIETNAM WAR. GI#: 101531106. 1 / 1. 20" barrel . [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=1005412906, 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. 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. 1 / 1. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight has stood the test of time, providing generations of sportsmen with a reliable firearm for all types of hunting. After WW-II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. Ring-turn pattern forearm & oil finished walnut stock w/ hard plastic buttplate. More About this Item. Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD. In addition, the outline of the gun is clean. We accept checks with no more than 7 days hold. The attachment of the buttstock to the receiver was rather weak and resulted in a number of guns being broken. Top of bbl. Fawcett, Bill. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Today, though no longer in its original incarnation, the company survives on in name, now with operations in OH and SC. Ending Time. With the depression dragging on and war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. A full invoice should be emailed to the winner by the auctioneer within a day or two. ISSUE. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Reserve Not Met . Ending Time. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. Choke. The Ithaca 37 Featherlight Ithaca graced the 37 with the title featherlight, which seemed like an odd title for a 7.5-pound shotgun. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Ithaca Model 37 Classic Featherlight fitted with a 26 inch vent rib barrel with red high-viz front sight, gold trigger, checkered walnut forearm, checkered walnut pistol grip stock with grip cap and 1 ...Click for more info. Ithaca has suffered many setbacks in its history, changing hands numerous times. 79–80, especially. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. 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. Starting Bid. GI#: 101531106. SOLD 4,600.00 USD to floor + buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes. Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 8/15/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com The Ithaca Model 37 (M37) has proven a hugely popular pump-action … Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 8/15/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com The Ithaca Model 37 (M37) has proven a hugely popular pump-action slide …