Item Name: FS Ithaca Mod. 37 Featherweight Shotgun / 12 gauge
Location: Roswell, GA
Zip Code: 30075
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: $425
Caliber: 12gauge
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: Helping a neighbor sell her late husband’s pieces to interested collectors.
This particular shotgun was manufactured in 1967. This is the “Featherlight” model which was purpose-built with a factory “medium” choke ideal for waterfowl hunting and skeet shooting.
The “MOD” stamp on the barrel of an Ithaca Model 37 indicates that the barrel has a Modified choke. This means the muzzle constriction is designed to give a medium spread pattern, making it versatile for hunting upland birds, waterfowl, and general-purpose shooting.
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The Ithaca Model 37 is a legendary pump-action shotgun introduced in 1937 and still in production today. Known for its bottom-eject design, reliability, and versatility, it has served hunters, law enforcement, and the military across multiple wars and remains one of the longest-running shotgun designs in American history Shotgun Life +1.
📜 Origins & Design
• Designer: Based on a John Browning patent, refined by Harry Howland.
• Introduced: 1937 by the Ithaca Gun Company in Ithaca, New York.
• Unique Feature: Bottom-eject system — shells load and eject from the bottom, making it ambidextrous and ideal for left-handed shooters.
• Action: Pump-action, manually operated.
• Feed System: Tubular magazine (4–7 rounds depending on configuration).
⚔️ Military & Law Enforcement Use
• Widely used in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, especially in riot and trench gun configurations.
• Adopted by police departments across the U.S. for its ruggedness and reliability.
• Riot and trench models featured shorter barrels, heat shields, and bayonet lugs.
🎯 Civilian & Hunting Popularity
• Produced in 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge.
• The Featherlight model became a staple for upland bird hunting.
• The Deerslayer variant was designed for slug shooting, popular among deer hunters.
• Known for smooth action and durability, often passed down through generations.
🔧 Variants & Longevity
• Model 87: Briefly renamed in the 1980s before reverting back to Model 37.
• Special Editions: Anniversary models and deluxe finishes have been released.
• Modern Production: Still manufactured today, making it the only pre-WWII pump shotgun design still in production in its original form ProArmory.
📊 Why It’s Iconic
• Durability: Many 1940s–1960s guns are still in active use.
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Location: Roswell, GA
Zip Code: 30075
Item is for: Sale Only
Sale Price: $425
Caliber: 12gauge
Willing to Ship: No
Bill of Sale Required?: No
Item Description: Helping a neighbor sell her late husband’s pieces to interested collectors.
This particular shotgun was manufactured in 1967. This is the “Featherlight” model which was purpose-built with a factory “medium” choke ideal for waterfowl hunting and skeet shooting.
The “MOD” stamp on the barrel of an Ithaca Model 37 indicates that the barrel has a Modified choke. This means the muzzle constriction is designed to give a medium spread pattern, making it versatile for hunting upland birds, waterfowl, and general-purpose shooting.
Detail:
The Ithaca Model 37 is a legendary pump-action shotgun introduced in 1937 and still in production today. Known for its bottom-eject design, reliability, and versatility, it has served hunters, law enforcement, and the military across multiple wars and remains one of the longest-running shotgun designs in American history Shotgun Life +1.
📜 Origins & Design
• Designer: Based on a John Browning patent, refined by Harry Howland.
• Introduced: 1937 by the Ithaca Gun Company in Ithaca, New York.
• Unique Feature: Bottom-eject system — shells load and eject from the bottom, making it ambidextrous and ideal for left-handed shooters.
• Action: Pump-action, manually operated.
• Feed System: Tubular magazine (4–7 rounds depending on configuration).
⚔️ Military & Law Enforcement Use
• Widely used in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, especially in riot and trench gun configurations.
• Adopted by police departments across the U.S. for its ruggedness and reliability.
• Riot and trench models featured shorter barrels, heat shields, and bayonet lugs.
🎯 Civilian & Hunting Popularity
• Produced in 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge.
• The Featherlight model became a staple for upland bird hunting.
• The Deerslayer variant was designed for slug shooting, popular among deer hunters.
• Known for smooth action and durability, often passed down through generations.
🔧 Variants & Longevity
• Model 87: Briefly renamed in the 1980s before reverting back to Model 37.
• Special Editions: Anniversary models and deluxe finishes have been released.
• Modern Production: Still manufactured today, making it the only pre-WWII pump shotgun design still in production in its original form ProArmory.
📊 Why It’s Iconic
• Durability: Many 1940s–1960s guns are still in active use.
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