another Ithaca Model 37 question

gburner · July 5, 2004, 06:10 PM

How do I break down the barrel/ammo tube assembly?

nemesis · July 5, 2004, 07:47 PM

Undo the knurled knob on the front of the magazine tube, twist barrel and remove.

gburner · July 5, 2004, 08:33 PM

Nemesis,

Thanksa bunch...I feel like such a dumbazz. I wanted to take the plug out so I can load up with 5 rounds. The gun is from 1947 and it had the factory installed wooden dowel plug. Neat stuff.

Clemson · July 13, 2004, 10:19 AM

I have a 20 gauge model 37 also made in 1947. It has the factory wooden plug in it, and I leave it there. The gun is so light that it does not balance right with 5 shells in it. I don't hunt anything that I need 5 shells for anyhow. I use the gun mostly on doves, and they require the plug, so....... Great guns!

Clemson

Chuck Dye · July 17, 2004, 12:39 AM

You can download the Model 37 manual at www.ithacagun.com, or order a printed copy.

July 5, 2004, 06:10 PM	#1
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July 5, 2004, 07:47 PM	#2
nemesis Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: Texas, on the border Posts: 846	Undo the knurled knob on the front of the magazine tube, twist barrel and remove. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Company Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas USA

July 5, 2004, 08:33 PM	#3
gburner Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Location: at the intersection of naivete and cynicism Posts: 1,365	Nemesis, Thanksa bunch...I feel like such a dumbazz. I wanted to take the plug out so I can load up with 5 rounds. The gun is from 1947 and it had the factory installed wooden dowel plug. Neat stuff. __________________ 'You don't like guns? What other common household tools do you have an irrational loathing for?'

July 13, 2004, 10:19 AM	#4
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	I have a 20 gauge model 37 also made in 1947. It has the factory wooden plug in it, and I leave it there. The gun is so light that it does not balance right with 5 shells in it. I don't hunt anything that I need 5 shells for anyhow. I use the gun mostly on doves, and they require the plug, so....... Great guns! Clemson __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com

July 17, 2004, 12:39 AM	#5
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 949	You can download the Model 37 manual at www.ithacagun.com, or order a printed copy. __________________ Gee, I'd love to see your data!