New barrel for old m37.

Left-Hander · June 9, 2005, 06:26 PM

Dose anyone know if and where I might be able to find a new barrel for my old model 37? My serial number is below the required 855,000 for the new style threaded barrels. Or should I go with a poly-choke, or just have screw-in chokes installed by my local smith? Thanks for the help.

Hotbarrel · June 10, 2005, 01:38 AM

Ithaca says only they can properly fit a new barrel to your old receiver. Unfortunately, they've stopped doing business until they finish "reorganizing" after changing ownership. You may want to wait until they start shipping on a regular basis before contacting them.
OTOH, you could send it to a reputable vendor to have the barrel threaded for chokes (my suggestion). I've never had it done, but you'll want to ask around a lot before committing to one.

Mannlicher · June 11, 2005, 07:59 PM

I would have a gunsmith thread the barrel for variable choke tubes. As long as it's a shooter, and not a collector's dream, thats the best way to make it an all around shotgun.

Ruger4570 · June 12, 2005, 09:48 AM

I too would agree that having choke tubes may be the best way to go.. If you are waiting for Ithaca to "reorganize" from the looks of it,, it may never happen. I hope it is not true but it sure looks like "belly up" time for them to me and a bunch of others. I sure hope not though.

GunsnRovers · June 12, 2005, 10:25 AM

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June 9, 2005, 06:26 PM	#1
Left-Hander Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 34	New barrel for old m37. Dose anyone know if and where I might be able to find a new barrel for my old model 37? My serial number is below the required 855,000 for the new style threaded barrels. Or should I go with a poly-choke, or just have screw-in chokes installed by my local smith? Thanks for the help.

June 10, 2005, 01:38 AM	#2
Hotbarrel Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2004 Location: Sacracalifas Posts: 122	Ithaca says only they can properly fit a new barrel to your old receiver. Unfortunately, they've stopped doing business until they finish "reorganizing" after changing ownership. You may want to wait until they start shipping on a regular basis before contacting them. OTOH, you could send it to a reputable vendor to have the barrel threaded for chokes (my suggestion). I've never had it done, but you'll want to ask around a lot before committing to one. __________________ VT VENIANT OMNES -"Let them all come!"

June 11, 2005, 07:59 PM	#3
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	I would have a gunsmith thread the barrel for variable choke tubes. As long as it's a shooter, and not a collector's dream, thats the best way to make it an all around shotgun. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

June 12, 2005, 10:25 AM	#5
GunsnRovers Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 781	ebay __________________ Jeff The reason we're all here is that we're not all there.

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June 12, 2005, 09:48 AM	#4
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I too would agree that having choke tubes may be the best way to go.. If you are waiting for Ithaca to "reorganize" from the looks of it,, it may never happen. I hope it is not true but it sure looks like "belly up" time for them to me and a bunch of others. I sure hope not though.