Ithaca 37 American Pump-Action Shotgun
Ithaca 37
Shotgun
Other
Basic Information
Name
Ithaca 37 American Pump-Action Shotgun
Designation
Ithaca 37
Alternate Designation
Ithaca 37; Ithaca Model 37
Equipment Type
Shotgun
Manufacturer
Ithaca Gun Company
Date of Introduction
1950
Description
The Ithaca 37 American Pump-Action Shotgun is also known as the Ithaca Model 37, is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, law enforcement and military markets. 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.
Variants
S-prefix
Manufactured for a 1962 United States military contract. S-prefixed serial numbers ran from approximately 1,000 to 23,000 with "U.S." on the receiver and "P" proof markings on the barrel and receiver. The guns have a Parkerized finish with a 20-inch (51 cm) barrel and plain stock with plastic butt plate and no sling swivels. A few later contracts produced smaller numbers of guns with sling swivels and serial numbers in the high 900,000 range. Some had "duckbill spreader" shot diverters for use by United States Navy SEALs. Others were fitted with a ventilated handguard and bayonet adapter. New bayonets were manufactured by General Cutlery, Inc. and Canada Arsenal, Ltd.
Ultralite
An aluminum receiver variation.
Deerslayer
A version with a shortened barrel and rifle-style sighting system.
Turkeyslayer
A Synthetic stock (in black and camo pattern) version designed for turkey hunting.
DSPS
for Deerslayer Police Special. A military and police version.
Stakeout
Short version with a 13-inch (330 mm) barrel and pistol grip stock. Because of its barrel length and overall length.
28 Gauge
28 gauge model built on traditional size 28 gauge receiver.
Defense
An affordable 12 or 20 gauge model built for home defense purposes.
System
Alternate Designation
Ithaca 37; Ithaca Model 37
Type
Pump-Action Shotgun
Gauge
12, 16, 20, or 28 gauge
Manufacturer
Ithaca Gun Company
Action
Manually operated, pump-action
Feed System
4, 5, or 7-round tubular magazine (riot, standard, and extended tube versions)
Dimensions
Length
760 to 1,010 mm depending on model
Barrel Length
330 to 760 mm depending on model
Weight
Varies
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Shotguns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Shotguns
Filter Label
I
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.76 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (4)
United States
Argentina
Taiwan
Vietnam
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