The slide release is pressed and the slide retracted completely then pushed forward.Pulling the trigger fires the gun and releases the slide for reloading. Loading the Ithaca 37 involves inserting shotshells of the proper gauge through the loading/ejection port in the bottom of the receiver and pushing them forward into the magazine until retained by the shell stop. The Model 37 Featherlight has commonly been seen in the hands of farmers and hunters in the midwestern United States. The Ithaca 37 remains a popular choice among civilians for both sport and personal protection. Other users include the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and various military, police, and security agencies and prisons around the world. The Model 37 was issued by the LAPD beginning in the 1940s and remained in service until the late 1990s. The New York City Police Department used two 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. The largest single users outside the US Military were the New York City Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department. Please see our pictures and good luck! Ithaca 37 Featherlight D.S.The Model 37 was used by the United States armed forces in World War II, the Korean War, and especially the Vietnam War, where it gained a great reputation for reliability in the jungles of Vietnam. This is also a nice example of one of the more desirable Featherlight models, great to add to an Ithaca collection. It is fast-handling and will combine with the 37’s notably smooth action and ability to slam-fire to make it a great gun for each of these purposes. It would also make a good gun for hunting with slugs or buckshot. The 37 was produced in a number of configurations, and this is one of the more popular for both law enforcement and home defense. Our Assessment: This is an Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight D.S. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. Mechanics: The action functions correctly.
Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine condition. There are a few scattered minor nicks and scuffs. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.īore Condition: The bore is bright. The LOP measures 14 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad, 13 1/4″ to the back of the wood.
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There is a crack at the front of the wrist on the bottom-left and another on the top-right. The stocks have a few scattered minor marks and a couple of more notable scratches at the toe. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece walnut with grooved slide handle, pistol grip, straight comb, basketweave textured black rubber Pachmayr Presentation buttpad and a sling stud in the belly (the other is mounted to the bottom of the barrel’s magazine lug). The rear sight is a “V”-notch leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to a base fixed to the rear of the barrel. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pink fiber-optic blade in a serrated, ramped base screwed to the front of the barrel. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and an anvil proof. The right side of the barrel is marked with an anvil proof. MADE IN USA – ROTO FORGED”, with an anvil. – 2 3/4 CHAMBER – PROOF TESTED / ITHACA GUN CO., INC. POLICE SPECIAL / MODEL 37 – FEATHERLIGHT – 12 GA. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “D.S. Police Special (DSPS)Īction Type: Pump / Slide Action, Tube Magazine Fed Shotgun
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