#ITHACA 37 SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
#ITHACA 37 SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#

This would be a great gun for an Ithaca collector or a military shotgun collector as a placeholder for an issued Trench-Gun. A gun like this with a two-foot bayonet sticking off the end would probably put second thoughts in most rioters! The gun is in Very Good condition with the great majority of its parkerized finish remaining, a bright bore, and great mechanics. The assembly is proper for an Ithaca Trench-Gun, but the factory cylinder bore barrel has a previously drilled hole for a bead and without any ordnance or US Property markings, it appears this gun was produced for law enforcement as a Riot-type gun. This example is in the Trench-Gun style, with a 6-row ventilated handguard/bayonet lug installed. 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:Р’В 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 РІР‚Сљslam-firedРІР‚Сњ, 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. Also included is a green canvas sling showing minor wear. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.Р”В«ox, Paperwork & Accessories:Р’В The installed 6-row, 29-hole Ithaca-style bayonet lug/handguard is included as described.

The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. Mechanics:Р’В The action functions correctly. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The majority of the balance in finish is found in scattered scratches and scuffs on the receiver, most notable on the top and right.

The magazine tube and action bar light operational wear and there are a couple of light marks on the magazine bracket. The barrel has light wear from the bayonet lug/heat shield assembly with a few scattered light marks behind. Overall Condition:Р’В This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is no erosion, but there is some stubborn fouling. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.Р”В«ore Condition:Р’В The bore is bright. The plate has a loss on the left edge with scattered light wear. The LOP measures 14РІР‚С– from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have minor handling wear with a few scattered light marks, a more notable bruise in the belly forward of the sling stud and two grain lines which are opening on the left of the buttstock toward the rear. Stock Configuration & Condition:Р’В The stocks are a two piece walnut set with grooved forend, pistol grip, straight comb, serrated black plastic Ithaca buttplate and sling stud in the belly. The barrel is drilled and filled for a bead underneath. Sights / Optics:Р’В There is a bead mounted to the front of the bayonet lug. The bottom of the pistol grip is hand-scribed РІР‚Сљ866РІР‚Сњ.

#ITHACA 37 SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#

The right of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the bottom-rear. The right of the barrel and the receiver are marked with IthacaРІР‚в„ўs anvil proof mark and the right of the barrel is also marked РІР‚Сљ0РІР‚Сњ. Markings:Р’В The left side of the barrel is marked РІР‚СљMODEL 37-FEATHERLIGHT -12 GA-2 3/4 CHAMBER РІР‚вЂњ PROOF TESTED / ITHACA GUN CO., INC., ITHACA, N.Y. They were shipped to the Augusta Ordnance Depot in Augusta, Georgia.Action Type:Р’В Pump / Slide Action, Tube Magazine Fed Shotgun It was in crate # 134 and is the first serial # listed in the crate of 10 Model 37's in the crate. My particular gun is on page 5 of the shipping records dated July 15,1942. I guess the silver lining for me is the person that had this gun has had trouble selling it because of the ' serial number ends at 61,450 remarks' that are often cited. One of the guys over on that forum has copies of the original Ithaca records that were surrendered to the BATF when they closed. My advice would be to check with the guys on the Ithaca forums and ask them to check your serial number before you think that the gun you have is not a legitimate Trench shotgun.

I have also spoken with Bruce Canfield about this and he agrees that the range is higher than 61,450. They appear to end around 62,124 or thereabouts.

#ITHACA 37 SHOTGUN SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#

With some help from other fellow collectors I have been able to confirm that Ithaca Trench gun serial numbers do not end at serial # 61,450. Hello fellow Military shotgun collectors,

Ithaca 37 shotgun serial numbers