Call Ithaca at 1 877 648 4222 and they. Otherwise, the Model 37 operates in much the same way as other pump-action shotguns; with the exception that, unlike most pump-action (and semi-automatic) long arms which usually eject expended shells to one side, usually the right the Model 37 ejects them downward, through the aforementioned loading/ejection port. Model 37s with a serial number above 855,000 have interchangeable barrels (except for some Deerslayers), but often still require some custom fitting by our gunsmiths. Reprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyders books The Ithaca Gun Company From The Beginning and Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters: The Best Gun Going: A Complete History of the Ithaca Model 37 and the Model 87. JavaScript is disabled. R eprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyder s books The Ithaca Gun Company F rom T he Beginning and I thaca Featherlight Repeaters:: The Best Gun Going:: A Complete History of the I thaca M odel 37 and the M odel 87 . Now, dba, Ithaca Gun Company of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Ithaca has suffered many setbacks in its history and changed hands numerous times. I said it was a felony to own it, So Please tell me where I'm either Wrong or moody. The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the . I'm trying to find the age of my dad's Ithaca model 37 and I need help. Unfortunately, the very limited supply and high demand has resulted in many fakes coming on the market today. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. Any of these that came to the factory for service were converted back to the original shell stops at no charge.NOTE: Ithaca introduced interchangeable barrels commencing with serial number 850,000, "a few variances in this data will be found". I understand they eventually "fixed" the slam fire feature and I'm wondering if there's anyway to tell. Material was supplied by Walter C. Snyder and is copyrighted in his name. Ithaca Model 37 serial numbers/dates of manufacture - 24hourcampfire Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Hop To BP-B2 IC B2 IC B3 CTV Who's Online Now 586 members ( 10gaugeman, 1936M71, 12344mag, 204guy, 1beaver_shooter, 160user, 59 invisible), 1,527 guests, and 1,134 robots. determined that the war effort would be better served if the company concentrated on manufacture of the pistol, and military production of the Model 37 shotgun ceased for the duration of the war. You might want to post your question over on ShotgunWorld.com There guys on there that can tell you anything you need to know about an Ithica. If the gun has been reblued, then the numbers could have been polished off. Value of a Ithaca gun model L-37 20 ga 2 34 patent 1849982 serial 178174? The design differed from most other slide-action shotguns as the shells were loaded and ejected from the bottom of the receiver rather than the bottom-loading and side-port ejection configuration found on most of the competing designs. Ithaca Model 87 Field Grade 1987-1994. Although overshadowed today by the better-known and more widely used military shotgunssuch as the Winchester Model 1897 and Model 12the Ithaca Model 37 remains one of the best shotguns ever issued to our military. An LGS has a 37 for $250. I just found the serial number page when I was attempting to establish the year of manufacture for my own 37. 1000.00. 1886. This company went out of business around 1915***In 1941 the company reserved blocks of serial numbers for Solid Rib, Skeet and Trap models. They are very simple, but built out of great steel and just about bombproof. I do remember as a kid firing it up on the farm in Pennsylvania. Once fired the shells should measure closer to 3 and 2&3/4 inches with the crimp out. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. Come to find out this ol shot gun was made in 1946. 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. Ithaca Model 37 Military and Police (M&P) Ithaca Model 37 DS Police Special. Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. If you measure the load / ejection ports on your guns you should find that the space in the Mag gun is about a 1/4 of an inch longer than the non mag gun. You did not tell me anything I did not already know, and you did not contribute to the thread in a positive way. The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. If I understand right, there is no problem with a gun not having a serial # if it was made before '68. The receivers did not have the engraved game scenes as found on most of the earlier riot guns procured under government contract. Fornicate thyself and upon thou steed which you dids't arrive. I am selling a model 37 in 16 ga and have been asked several times for the serial number. Gun is now sold, found the serial number. Factory records reflect that two additional Model 37 trench guns were. From that list you can find out what serial number block the gun falls in and match it to the . I have a 12 gauge shot gun Model 37. An LGS has a 37 for $250. I'm no authority. They were serial numbered in the 902000952000 range. Ithaca model 37 serial number location. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Gun production started during latter half of 1883, at an industrial site located on Fall Creek, Ithaca, New York. "a few variances in this data will be found". Mar 13, 2023 #3 duckbuster5901 Elite Refuge Member Double check on this, but suggest you add a note for 1962 that Ithaca started with truly replace/switch barrels at # 855,000. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 48. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As time went on production switched over to 3 inch receivers only and the Mag was dropped from the serial numbers. In 1937, Ithaca introduced its first repeating shotgun, the Model 37. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Is that correct because my 16 has no serial number? The 12 month average price is $827.64 new and $582.38 used. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS. Ithaca M 37 dates of manufacture Here is a chart I recovered from the old Ithaca website. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Join Date: February 28, 2008. Used with author's permission.&break;&break;Ithaca Gun Company was founded by William Henry Baker, John VanNatta and Dwight McIntyre. Supply Depot on Sept. 4, 1942, which resulted in total production of 1,422 guns. Dubbed trench guns, these arms produced during World War I remained in service with the U.S. military between the wars, but no new combat shotguns were manufactured after cancellation of the 1918 contracts. The gun was an improved version of the John Browning-designed Model 17 that had been a popular seller for the Remington Arms Co. A few shotguns were acquired by the military during this period for foraging use, such as hunting birds and other small game to supplement the typical salt pork and hardtack fare. Most manufacturers (that made something worth a darn) put a serial number on it I think so they could track warranty/repair/quality/changes, etc. The Model 87 data came from the serial number records of the Ithaca Acquisition Corporation. Much of the data presented for the Model 37 guns came from microfilm copies of Ithaca shipping records on file at the National Tracing Offices of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and from microfiche copies of invoices from the 1980 era that were found at the Ithaca factory. By 1894, the company was under exclusive control of Leroy Smith and George Livermore. They were mechanically identical to the guns previously made for the South Vietnamese government but were not equipped with sling swivels. Even before the Revolutionary War, smoothbore flintlock fowling pieces were frequently pressed into service in the hands of militia and other irregular troops. They used the Remington Model 17 as their model and made modificationssuch as simplifying and cost-saving alterations of the firing pin and ejection mechanism, the work of Ithaca designer Harry Howland in 1931[2]while waiting for related patents to expire. Fitted barrels/receiver assemblies were separated during manufacture process and the sn, if for no other reason, assured the parts eventual reunion. Lots of collectors of Ithaca's there. Model 37 Featherlight. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests. 1 - 2447. Fornicate thyself and upon thou steed which you dids't arrive. Jan 11, 2008. Location: Michigan . That may make a difference to a buyer who wants differing choke selections for these fine pump guns. issued Order No. Unlike some military shotguns made by other contractors, the Ithaca Model 37 stocks were not marked with inspection or proof stamps.In addition to the 1,422 trench guns, Ithaca also delivered a number of Model 37 riot guns to Uncle Sam. They are a very lightweight and svelte, sexy gun. The New York City Police Department used 2 versions of the Model 37: one with a 13" barrel with forend hand-strap for its Emergency Service Unit and one with an 18" barrel for its Highway Patrol and solo patrol officers of designated low-crime precincts through a short-lived program spanning from the late 1970s to early 1980s. For more information, please see our After World War II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. May 4, 2008. A total of 22,000 of these Model 37 shotguns was delivered to the Saigon government between Nov. 14, 1962 and Jan. 31, 1963. The few pages of serial #s that I've found are all for 6-digit numbers. The Ordnance Dept. The Skeet Grade was discontinued after 1954. Thus, holding the trigger down allowed the gun to fire the instant a new round is cycled into the chamber without requiring the trigger to be released; this feature was called "slam-fire". Ithaca Model 87 Repeater. To the OP, if the barrel fits the gun well, send your barrel to Guncat to have it cut. In late 1942, Ithaca began production of the M1911A1 .45 ACP pistol under government contract. Looks like you have a pair of 3 inch guns. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. Thanx! September, 1978 The first Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight pump-action shotgun left the factory in late 1936. Privacy Policy. placed orders with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. for 1,494 Model 97 trench guns, the first new military combat shotguns to be procured since the end of World War I. Ithaca Hi Grade Model 37 $2,000 Grade. ****In 1974, Ithaca tried a design change in the shell stop system, which proved to be faulty. If not, what if the removal was done prior to passage of the law? Fawcett, Bill. began preparations to procure shotguns for military use. It built trench, riot and training Model 37s for the U.S. government. From the time of its introduction until the eve of Americas entrance into World War II, Ithaca focused on commercial sales of the Model 37, and the company made little effort to attract law enforcement or military customers. Area Code: 423. Year All Model Guns 1937 1 to 3,500 1938 to 10,000 1939 to 18,350 1940 to 34,400 Standard Model Solid Rib * Skeet* Trap* 1941 to 50,900 70,000-71,500 80,000-80,400 88,000-88,150 Also, riot models were . Its procurement and issuance from 1942 through the late 1960s is ample testimony to the value of the Ithaca Model 37 to our armed forces. This is proving to be more difficult than I thought! F. FyrepowrX. The World War II Ithaca Model 37 trench guns were finished in Ithacas attractive commercial-grade blue. As previously stated, the 37s are all Featherlights. One exception was a later (1963) U.S. Air Force order for 206 guns of this type fitted with the same general type of handguard/bayonet adapter used with the World War II Model 37 trench guns.In May 1966, the U.S. . The number range shows as a model 87, but it's definitely a 37. My Model 37 has the serial number stamped on the front of the reciever, opposite the slide for the pump. From that list you can find out what serial number block the gun falls in and match it to the year of manufacture. The older guns have the number stamped in the face of the receiver where the barrel & magazine tube are threaded in. Thanks, this helps. What would the value of a Ithaca 12 gauge shotgun model 37 serial number 250095? The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Production has resumed in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. I think it's time for you Drop your 3 year old vendetta.. Bushrod. Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. Your serial number indicates that your Ithaca shotgun was made in the year 1920. Well, before 1968, there were a lot of gun models from several different companies that did not have serial numbers. Serial# 371414XXX. Shotguns were often employed, particularly by Confederate cavalrymen, during the American Civil War. The wartime Ithaca trench guns were marked on the left side of the receiver with the Ordnance flaming bomb insignia, R.L.B (initials of Col. Roy L. Bowlin, head of the Rochester Ordnance District), and a small P (proof) stamp. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Flues Model Single-Barrel Trap Gun (1914 to 1922), Model 37 Super Deluxe Deerslayer1959-1987, Model 37 Ducks Unlimited Commemorative, Auction Grade, Model 37 Ducks Unlimited Commemorative, Trade Grade, Model 87 Home Protection and Law Enforcement, Model 37 Ultra Featherlight Grouse Special. ** LeFever guns numbered under 10000 are built by the old LeFever Arms Company located in Syracuse NY. Adopted by the German army in 1898 to replace the 1888 Commission rifle, the Mauser Gewehr 98 and derivatives became among the most widely produced and distributed rifles of all time. The largest single users outside the US Military were the New York City Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department. It is in the area between the magazine tube and the barrell. Ithaca Model 37 serial numbers/dates of manufacture, Re: Ithaca Model 37 serial numbers/dates of manufacture, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. I merged your topics together here. 1942 per the page above. The value will depend on . All Model 37's had serial numbers before they left the factory. Some of the initial-production World War II Model 37 trench guns stocks were checkered on the grip area and the slide handle, but most guns had unadorned (not checkered) wood.Unlike the other manufacturers, the World War II (and most post-war) Ithaca military shotgun production records survived intact, thus exact serial numbers are known. The problem is if a serial # is removed from a gun, even one made well before '68. I have looked high and low to try and find the year manufactured for my Ithaca Model 37 pump Serial number is 371536989. it is Model 37 Feather weight 12 GA 2 3/4 Chamber Proof tested Full Chock. Ithaca stamped the serial numbers on thousands of 37s just where the OP found his, on the front edge of the receiver. If a gun found today is not in this serial number range, it is not a genuine World War II-production Model 37 trench gun. The Ithaca 37 (or Model 37) is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, law enforcement and military markets. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. The per-unit cost to the government was $33.60. Due to the growing popularity of the Winchester and Remington slide-action shotguns, Ithaca Gun Co. sought a gun of this type to keep pace with its two major competitors. Gun Control = Democrat = Liberal = Socialist = Communist = Hillary "Progressive" Clinton. By the late 1960s, newer designs, including the Remington Model 870 and Winchester Model 1200, came on the scene, and most of the Model 37s (and 77Es) were eventually withdrawn from military service. Ithaca Model 37 The Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum The Firing Line . [7] The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the two bolt hammer guns are also numbered within this series. Nonetheless, with the ever-increasing likelihood that the United States would be drawn into the war raging in Europe, the U.S. Army Ordnance Dept. Like the South Vietnamese riot guns, these S-prefix U.S. military Model 37s were not fitted with bayonet adapters. Thanx! Thanks B, just looked up my dad's, which was originally grandpa's, and it's a 1951 version. Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. Much of the data presented for the Model 37 guns came from microfilm copies of Ithaca shipping records on file at the National Tracing Offices of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and from microfiche copies of invoices from the 1980 era that were found at the Ithaca factory. Ithaca Model 87 Basic 1989-1994. Ithaca Model 87 Magnum. Ithaca Model 37 Law Enforcement Weapons. The later guns are on the side of the receiver above the trigger. Production paused in 2005 when Ithaca once again changed hands. Is this 37 a later model with the elongated trigger guard? I have a couple of Ithaca shotguns and would like some information please. Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:03 pm Go to the Ithaca gun web sight and find the serial number list. On Nov. 11, 1941, (less than a month before the attack on Pearl Harbor), the U.S. I don't need to be educated by you Natty. What is the Value of Ithaca model 37 16 gauge serial number 1849982? Your gun was not. Determine Age of 12-Gauge Shot gun Model 37. What is the serial number on a Model 37? I bought it in '73, so it was fresh off the line. *** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. 1849982 - Model 37 . Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. My mag gun measures roughly 2&13/16 while my 2&3/4 gun measured roughly 2&5/8. What Chuck said, plus the receivers for 3'' shells are 1/4" longer to accomidate that lengh. You probably could use the barrel that's on it to shoot slugs. Bristoe #12690699 03/03/18. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "An Official Journal of the NRA | A Look Back at the Ithaca Model 37 Shotgun", "The Ithaca Model 37 In U.S. Military Service", "Evolution of shotguns in the Marine Corps", "Vintage LAPD Ithaca M37 Shotgun Lottery", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ithaca_37&oldid=1144971011. This is a fool proof way to identify a 3 inch receiver. What year was Ithaca model 37 serial number 1003095 made? They were reverted back to the original shell stops that year. $895.00 - $1,495.00. History. If the "37" denotes the model.fabulous. Stupidly I didn't get the serial number. Potential buyers should do their homework before committing to the purchase of supposedly genuine Model 37 military shotguns. Hope this helps. You said the gun had no serial number, Right.. Apparently you needed educating by someone or you wouldn't have asked the question, anyway, I don;t intend to engage my self in a battle of wits, with an unarmed man.. That's all for me on this string,,Bushrod. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns. Thanks again! The Model 37 was issued by the LAPD beginning in the 1940s and remained in service until the late 1990s. While issued in large numbers, the Model 77E was plagued by some nagging reliability problems, but the Model 37 generally gave excellent service and was highly regarded by the majority of its users. The Model 37 was based on a patented John Browning design. 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. Seems that there's a lot of Ithaca 37 fans on here so I thought I'd make a post with the serial numbers. The Ithaca was an improvement on the former design because it emphasized simplicity of form and function. The early guns will have serial numbers on the very front of the receiver in between where the barrel connects to the receiver and the magazine tube. and our How can I determine the age of the gun? It was envisioned that such arms would soon be needed for training and combat purposes. * Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number. This one's 9..I think. Shotguns have had a long, but often unheralded, tenure of service with Americas armed forces. The older guns have the number stamped in the face of the receiver where the barrel & magazine tube are threaded in. The guns were marked U.S. on the right side of the receiver with P proofmarks on the receiver and barrel. NY: Avon Books, 1995. Oklahoma. If it has no number, It's been removed and therefore, according to federal law, it is a felony to possess it..Bushrod. More than two million Model 37s have been produced over its 80-year history. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Was there a law in effect prior to 1968 that prohibited the removal of a serial number? These Vietnam-era bayonets were fitted with plastic grips and were not as well crafted as the 1917-1918 bayonets made by Remington and Winchester. I just found another chart that makes more sense. Thanx. The most widely issued shotguns during the Southeast Asia conflict were the Ithaca Model 37 and Stevens Model 77E. [7] The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. However, serials weren't required prior to 1968 were they? A ll rights reserved,, copyrighted , no material with in this document may be copied or distributed in any way without the expr ess written permission of the author , Walter Claude Snyder . Special serial number blocks were discontinued during 1953 for the models 37S and 37T. 1967 ~Ithaca Gun Company is sold to what will become General Recreation, Inc. 1987 ~Ithaca Acquisition, Inc. moves gunmaking . Interesting that I have one whose number, 37135XXXX, is not on the list. Year of Manufacture. Serial numbers ranged between 50,000 and 71,999. Any of these that came to the factory for service were converted back to the original shell stops at no charge. The Model 37 has remained in continuous production since its introduction. I have a model 37 serial 332154 18 ga 2 3/4" can't find any reference to it anywhere. On most models up to 1975, a second sear was installed that would drop the hammer as soon the gun went into battery if the trigger was in a depressed condition. Special serial number blocks were discontinued during 1953 for the models 37S and 37T. But then it's still a 7 digit number. 1937 ~The John Browning designed Model 37 is put into production at Ithaca. If this information is unable at this point, could a member point me . . There are quite a few Model 37 16 gauges made in and around that year and most are still active guns. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Published: 03 October 2022. The results of combat use of the choke were mixed, and it was eventually determined that the device was better suited for riot control applications than for combat use.In 1967, the U.S. government placed orders with Ithaca for a relatively small quantity of Model 37 trench guns that differed in several minor respects from the more than 200 S-prefix serial number USAF trench guns ordered previously. 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