Ithaca model 37 Featherlight 20 ga

beadiebob · August 3, 2010, 10:08 PM

Recently given the gun my dad purchased back in the 50's, looking for value, the gun was sent back to the factory to be reworked a decade or so back. Not sure where the serial number in located. Did locate the following number on the underside of the barrel next to the receiver. 461181-2 Gun is still in good condition

natman · August 4, 2010, 01:51 AM

That's the serial #, it is the early style with non-interchangeable barrel made in 1952. Can't begin to estimate value without detailed condition info, preferably pictures.

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southpaw02 · August 4, 2010, 02:52 AM

Your M 37 was made in 1952 the -2 means it is a Modified choke. The serial number is on the receiver as well. and will match the barrel number. It is on the front of the receiver on the left where it meets the barrel and mag tube.

beadiebob · August 4, 2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the info guys, value is not that important as I could not part with it anyway. I cannot find the serial number on the receiver anyplace. The writing on the barrel is as follows Ithaca Gun Co. Inc. Ithaca N.Y. -patent no. 1849992-model-37 FEATHERLIGHT R (in circle) 20 ga- 2 3/4 chamber - MADE IN USA Underneath that is the word TESTED and MOD
No other numbers that I can see anywhere on the gun.

jrothWA · August 4, 2010, 10:57 PM

the SN on the narrow right front receiver face.
Some then had the SN on the right receiver side above the trigger BUT without the "37" prefix.

new made barrels can be fitted to the receiver only for that specific one.

Or the new Ithaca has complete redo for their barrels.

southpaw02 · August 5, 2010, 02:37 AM

My bad it is on the right,I have no idea what I was thinking. The serial number above the trigger are from the 60s I don't remember the years though.http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...3&d=1280993711

See the attached pic for the serial # location on the early guns.

beadiebob · August 5, 2010, 04:02 PM

did locate the seiral number on the receiver just as picture indicated guys.
thanks for info.

jaughtman · August 5, 2010, 09:39 PM

All I can vouch for is what they sell for here in Bama - one in "good" shape like you described usually goes for 300-400.

J

beadiebob · August 6, 2010, 08:10 PM

Thanks jaughtman I was just wondering about value. It would never be sold by me. When my sons inherit it I don't know. Its a great long range slug gun for deer. My dad killed several deer with it. I think I will take it to the woods this season and do the same.

August 3, 2010, 10:08 PM	#1
beadiebob Member Join Date: June 27, 2010 Location: Oily Coast Posts: 21	Ithaca model 37 Featherlight 20 ga Recently given the gun my dad purchased back in the 50's, looking for value, the gun was sent back to the factory to be reworked a decade or so back. Not sure where the serial number in located. Did locate the following number on the underside of the barrel next to the receiver. 461181-2 Gun is still in good condition

August 4, 2010, 08:13 PM	#4
beadiebob Member Join Date: June 27, 2010 Location: Oily Coast Posts: 21	M37 20 ga Thanks for the info guys, value is not that important as I could not part with it anyway. I cannot find the serial number on the receiver anyplace. The writing on the barrel is as follows Ithaca Gun Co. Inc. Ithaca N.Y. -patent no. 1849992-model-37 FEATHERLIGHT R (in circle) 20 ga- 2 3/4 chamber - MADE IN USA Underneath that is the word TESTED and MOD No other numbers that I can see anywhere on the gun.

August 4, 2010, 10:57 PM	#5
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	The pre-855,000 SN recievers had... the SN on the narrow right front receiver face. Some then had the SN on the right receiver side above the trigger BUT without the "37" prefix. new made barrels can be fitted to the receiver only for that specific one. Or the new Ithaca has complete redo for their barrels.

August 5, 2010, 04:02 PM	#7
beadiebob Member Join Date: June 27, 2010 Location: Oily Coast Posts: 21	model 37 did locate the seiral number on the receiver just as picture indicated guys. thanks for info.

August 5, 2010, 09:39 PM	#8
jaughtman Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 868	Value.... All I can vouch for is what they sell for here in Bama - one in "good" shape like you described usually goes for 300-400. J

August 4, 2010, 01:51 AM	#2
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2008 Posts: 2,607	That's the serial #, it is the early style with non-interchangeable barrel made in 1952. Can't begin to estimate value without detailed condition info, preferably pictures. www.diamondgunsmithing.com

August 4, 2010, 02:52 AM	#3
southpaw02 Junior Member Join Date: November 28, 2009 Location: S.E. Va. CSA Posts: 14	Your M 37 was made in 1952 the -2 means it is a Modified choke. The serial number is on the receiver as well. and will match the barrel number. It is on the front of the receiver on the left where it meets the barrel and mag tube.

August 6, 2010, 08:10 PM	#9
beadiebob Member Join Date: June 27, 2010 Location: Oily Coast Posts: 21	model 37 Thanks jaughtman I was just wondering about value. It would never be sold by me. When my sons inherit it I don't know. Its a great long range slug gun for deer. My dad killed several deer with it. I think I will take it to the woods this season and do the same.