The model 37 was based on a patented john browning design. If youve never racked the slide on a classic ithaca model 37 shotgun, youve missed one of the smoothest and most innovative pump action shotguns ever made. It only shots 2 34 shells an has one permanent choke im not aware of what it is. The police these days almost never use them, because if you have a jam, it is nearly impossible to clear. What is value of ithaca 20ga single shot m66 123781. I want to sell the gun and all the barrels, but have no idea what is a reasonable price. Reprinted with express written permission from walter claude snyders books the ithaca gun company from the beginning and ithaca featherlight repeaters. Feel free to contact ithaca gun company at your convenience and well be happy to get in touch with you. Do you have an email address that i can send these photos to. What is the value of an ithaca gun company model 37r, serial.
Aug 21, 2012 what is value of ithaca 20ga single shot m66 123781. Ithaca 37 featherlight 20 gauge the firearms forum the. The ithaca model 37 has had the longest production run of any pump action shotgun. Pump action field gun with 30 solid rib barrel and full choke.
Today we look at the ithaca model 37 shotgun and discuss the safest and easiest way to unload ithaca model 37. More than two million model 37s have been produced over its 80year history. At any rate, i did have a mossberg 500 12 gauge pump shotgun that fell victim to my economic chaos several years ago, so i am familiar with shotguns. What is the value of an ithaca model 300 20 gauge auto in. It does say in the gun values blue book to add 25 % for a 20 gauge. Ithaca gun company ithaca 12 gauge shotgun fancy black walnut stock and forend engraved receiver 46 lb trigger pull. It was one of the streamlined hammerless internal hammer designs that soon took over the pump action shotgun world.
With a receiver machined from a solid block of american steel, its the smoothest, most reliable pumpaction shotgun in the market. Collectible guns that are outpacing the market links to manufacturers website. You might have a hard time getting the full price for it as they over 2 million model 37s have been produced and they are fairly common on used gun racks. What is the value of a 20 gauge ithaca shotgun answers. Seems to be lots of ithaca 37s around and the prices are generally very affordable. 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. I realize it is in the eye of the beholder as far as condition is concerned, but i would appreciate a educated guess. At collectors firearms, we pride ourselves on our ever evolving inventory of antique shotguns and used shotguns for sale. If there is one stock design that seems to fit more shooters than anything else, it is likely the remington 870 wingmaster. Ithaca model 37 featherlight hunting shotgun firearm. Ive always used mostly pump shotguns for hunting but as ive gotten older and a bit gimpy, i find myself using an old lightweight single. Archive page 2 not sure what model or brand of shotgun you have. Oct 27, 2009 do not shorten the barrel of your ithaca and do not trade it for another gun because at that price you have a dandy pump shotgun.
I have just purchased a 20 gauge itaca featherlight shotgun with a red pistol grip cap. The shockwave is a 14inch pump 12gauge gun, measuring in at just under 26. Pump action shotguns also offer a great deal of flexibility in selection of shotshells. Ithaca model 37 20 gauge discussion in ithaca started by butte99, feb 5, 2012. This 4plus1 capacity shotgun features a set of three.
The 28gauge guns are built on a smaller receiver, which gives the model the easy handling and trim appearance one would expect for the gauge. This is a ithaca 37 mp 12 gauge with a 20 inch barrel. First off, ithaca 37s arent particularly rare guns, so they shouldnt have extremely high value. Ithaca model 37 20 gauge gun and game the friendliest. The 20 gauge 37 is a good gun to start a youngster on, if the ammunition is downloaded to 28 or 410 gauge levels of recoil. The new featherlight 16 gauge has all the historic quality and nostalgia of the original model 37, but is superior to the 20 gauge, lighter than the 12 gauge and with significantly less recoil.
Aug 20, 2010 ithaca model 37rs are one of my favorite shotguns. Discover more shotguns for target practice and hunting on. I have 3 ithacas and would not trade them as they are light, fast, and a very smooth action. Now, dba, ithaca gun company of upper sandusky, ohio.
Products by ithaca gun company wholesale hunter website. Yeah, i realize the fetish for the 12 gauge is strong, but for my situation, ie living in an apartment, a 20 gauge is an excellent choice. I am looking at purchasing an ithicaskb model 500 20 gauge ou as a new grouse gun. Collectors, this is a rare, all original grade 4 ithaca flues 20 gauge. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Discussion in shotguns started by armedbear, jul 27, 2006.
Ithaca model 37 20 gauge gun and game the friendliest gun. By 1894, the company was under exclusive control of leroy smith and george livermore. Mossberg has managed to disrupt the shotgun market with the introduction of a gun that isnt even a shotgun. Still, if there is a bargain to be had in guns, it is in the 16gauge pumps from years pastthe winchester model 12, the remington model 31, and the ithaca model 37. The value of a springfield 20 gauge pump shotgun would actually depend on a number of factors.
A remington 870 wingmaster is a good gun by most anyones standards and the action is very slick. I have owned several model 37s but had not seen one quite like this. Gun designer harry howland modified the remington models firing pin and ejection mechanism in 1931 for the ithaca gun co. The barrell length is 28 inches, improved cylinder, 90% of bluing left, engraving of 3 ducks landing on a lake on the left side of receiver and 2 grouse raising and a dog pointing on the right side of the metal receiver, has vent rib. The next pump gun to give both the model 12 and the 97 serious competition was the ithaca model 37. I have an ithica modle 37 featherlight 16 gauge pump shot gun. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. The receiver dates back to 1964, probably built in 1965, and has ithacas proprietary vent. What is the value of an ithaca model 37 shotgun answers. Either one of these guns makes for a fine hunting shotgun and can easily be customized with different barrels and choke tubes to fit just about any hunting. This superior dependability, as well as our evergrowing family, is why the model 870 has. I have pretty much the same shotgun chambered in 20 gauge. Heralded as the most innovative pumpaction ever conceived, the remington model 870 pumpaction shotgun changed the face of shotgun design like nothing ever before. What is the age and value of an ithaca model 37 16 gauge pump shotgun.
I have an ithica 20 gauge pump shotgun model 37 feather weight in good condition. And that is exactly what happened when we shot the ithaca model 37 with ladies stock. Ithaca shotguns model 37 for sale guns international. Ithaca 37 i just picked up my ithaca and looked it over a little closer. How to remove the plug from a pump shotgun youtube. Mossberg shotguns for sale online from mossberg firearms. How to remove the plug from an ithaca model 37 pump shotgun. Many of the companys assets were purchased by ithaca acquisition corporation in 1987 and moved to king ferry, new york, where it operated until may, 1996. The ithaca name changed hands several times, as the model.
The price for it seems pretty decent and it is in fabulous shape. Ithaca model 37 featherlight pump action 20 gauge shotgun. Ithaca baker model new ithaca gun the new ithaca double bolted hammer gun. Looking for a pump action shotgun for sale or another type of firearm. 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. Like he said, use it for what it was made for and buy a deer gun to shoot slugs. It was an ithaca model 37 ultra featherlight 20 guage.
Heres an article from an april,1999 gun magazine ithaca has reintroduced its famous model 37 pump shotgun in 16 caliber. I have a very nice refinished satin stock, satin gunkote metal finish ithaca model 37 in 20 gauge. You can pick it up today, from your local dealer, without any extra government paperwork or waiting on the batfe to approve the transfer. Ithaca double barrel shotguns were made in several grades. The 16 has always been my favorite and i have a single. Shuck a pump gun and testosterone immediately triggers fireworks in the brain even if the gun is specifically designed for women. With a selection including brownings, overunders, semiautomatic, pump, single shots and much more, we have something for everyone from the serious collector to the occasional shooter. Some of these factors would be the age and the condition of the shotgun. I found a ithaca model 37 featherlight pump in 16 gauge. The bottomejecting model 37, first produced by ithaca in 1937, is based on a 1915 design by john m. I have an ithica modle 37 featherlight 16 gauge pump shot. Barrel lengths for 12, 16 and 20gauge 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. The model 37 trap is perhaps the most handsome pump shotgun ithaca has ever produced. 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.
Ithaca model 37 ultra featherlight 20 gauge gun and game. Approx value of a ithica 20 gauge model 37 feather weight. The ithaca model 37 featherlight is a pump action shotgun available in 12, 20, or 28 gauge variants with a variety of barrel lengths. Feb 20, 2008 the ithaca model 37 has a stong following. Brownings design feeds and ejects through the bottom of the receiver. When you own an ithaca, you join the ranks of people who know the value of tradition and true excellence. My question being were these produced like this or is it something that someone cobbled together. Good overall condition but significant bluing wearpitting on the left side of receiverbarrel. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Ithaca model 37 featherlight, pump action, 20 gauge, 26. The interest in the new ithacas was at an alltime high. Mossberg 870 20 gauge 26 barrel express pump shotgun.
Shotgun identification and worth archive page 2 shotgun. We also carry a full range of shotgun shells and accessories. The 97s first serious competition in the pump gun category was its sibling, the winchester model 12, introduced in 1912. Ithaca 12 ga shotgun 66, 12 gauge, 2 343 inch, 22 inch barrel, rifle sites, smooth bore. I went out and did some shooting with it and it fits nice and feels good against my shoulder. Second, the values in my book are only about six years old, so they should be pretty close to accurate, especially for a runofthemill shotgun like yours. This shotgun shows a good finish with some wear on the lever and on the receiver. Completely updated pricing for ithaca firearms with new entries and photos value trackers. Personally, when i think of pump action shotguns, i immediately think of the remington model 870 and the mossberg 500, simply because i own both. The ithaca gun company sets a high standard within its community because of its commitment to manufacturing exceptional, reliable products with the integrity and innovations that have always set it apart from its competitors.
To narrow your search results, enter the model number in the search box above. Smith, are in great demand on the used gun market and their prices are high. Ithaca shotgun ithaca shotgun model xl300 20 ga 28 inch vent rib barrel with center bead fixed modified choke 3 inch chamber skb japa. The featherlight features a vent rib barrel with a truglo front sight or a. But, as a hunting shotgun that maybe goes through a box of shells in a season, they can last 3 lifetimes if cared for properly. The classic ithaca model 37 pump action shotguns heritage traces back to the remington model 17 shotgun that was patented by john m. Approx value of a ithica 20 gauge model 37 feather weight pump in good condition. I have a complete set of 4 barrels with it ultrafeatherlight 25 for 2 34 only, fmicc plus a deerslayer barrel. The ithaca model 37 strikes us as a very good value. We carry mossberg shotguns for sale in our online store including the 500, 800, 900 series of shotguns. There is a minor area of pits on the barrel otherwise very good condition.
But from what ive heard, the older model would be the one to buy. Ithaca model 37s are light they were called featherweights for a reason and young shooters are able to hold them up much better than heavier guns. Rare, very early supreme model, possibly a prototype. Remington 870 express 20 gauge pump action shotgun. Antique shotguns and used shotguns for sale collectors firearms. The shockwave is a 14inch pump 12 gauge gun, measuring in at just under 26. What would be the approximate price that i should pay for this gun. Aug 19, 20 americas classic doubles in 16gauge, such as the parker, ithaca, fox, and l. The company was founded in 1880 in ithaca, new york, by william henry baker. The ithaca gun company deer slayer ii 20 gauge pump action shotgun is an outstanding hunting shotgun that is made of high quality components for years and years of service. Aug 18, 2005 ok, here is a more accurate description of my husbands ithaca 37 featherlight, 20 gauge pump shotgun.
The wood is of excellent quality with some minor dents in the forearm. Its the lone survivor of the preworld war ii pump action shotguns the winchester model 12 and model 97, and the remington 31. Ive heard that when the company went through hard times in the midlate 70s, quality went down the toilet and the company was pretty much run into the ground. Shop online for the best selection and prices of 20 gauge pump shotguns at hinterland outfitters from top brands like browning, remington, winchester, savage, and many more. We also have shotguns from many other manufacturers for sale at discount prices. The ithaca booth at the 2009 shot show in orlando was exceedingly busy.
No, the ithaca gun company didnt just cut down one of their famous model 37 pumps. It has beautiful case colors and excellent engraving. Quality wood, solid construction and a properly machined barrel add up to a shotgun of sophisticated appearance and formidable performance. Nov 28, 2017 what to know about the classic ithaca model 37 pump action shotgun. Older ithaca 37 20 ga wpolychoke trap shooters forum.
You can change the order of the results by clicking on a column header model, year, etc. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. Prewar model 37s usually rate about a 30% premium over book value. The history of the ithaca company is a bit convoluted, as it was in and out of business and changed hands and names several times during the 20 th century. Post it here and let the shotgun forums community help. After world war ii, ithaca resumed production of the model 37. I stopped in to a pawn shop yesterday and saw an unusual shotgun i had never seen before. Safest and easiest way to loadunload ithaca model 37. I have seen the vent rib before but not with the corncob forend. Course, they were made in ithaca, ny about 50 miles from where i live. Not a mint condition shotgun, but mechanically sound and with good original finish yet.
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