Questions about the ithica model 37

[sanzo87]

i just picked up a ithica model 37 12ga at the indy 1500 (it came with the
Pistol grip not attached i just put it on for the pic it too was mad by ithica though) it shoots very well but, i was wanting to know some info about them. As welll as, how to tell what year they were made (like the gun its self not just this model)

 

[Lars]

Can't Resist........

nice sock in picture #1

I'd imagine there are some markings on it somewhere that can be decoded. on HK's it's a two letter code. For example guns with AG would be 06 (2006) AA would be 00 or 2000

You might google ithica owners group if nobody here knows the answer for your specific question.

 

[sanzo87]

sadly other than the patent no, model no, maker, chamber and the sn there really only 2 other parkings one is FULL and the other is proof tested and of corse the engraveing

( yea my foot is in that sock lol didnt think it made it in the pic lol)

 

[NateIU10]

View Forum - Ithaca

This should help you out

 

[NateIU10]

Found this online:

 

[Bshaw]

Great Guns

The 37 is a fine shotgun used by the Illinois State Police for years as well as many other police depts
I liked the fact it is a bottom ejecting shotgun so it can be used by RH or LH shooters with ease
I had one Years back it was an Ill St Police trade in that was stamped ILL St PO and in a moment of stupidity I sold it to a friend of mine who in return traded it at a Gun show
One of many guns that I Wish I had back
enjoy it with care it will last years

 

[sanzo87]

i found out it was made in 1951

 

[sanzo87]

i ended up havein to email ithica gun co. and give them the s/n

 

[Lock n Load]

i found out it was made in 1951

I have my fathers M37 that he purchased when he returned from Korea, I have it listed in my inventory book but I believe it was from 1953.

They are a sweet shooter, especially the older ones. I couldnt believe the difference in felt recoil as compared to my 870s. Shooting the same loads the Ithica is much milder. No big deal or concern, just a testiment to the product.

 

[saddlegunfan]

NateIU thank you now i know my wifes is a 1991! also if anyone knows where to get a cheap synthetic stock for model 87s let me know!