Its a bit intimidating, but you can probably get to the bottom of the problem without a complete disassembly. With the use of illustrations you will be guided through the disassembly as far as needed to clean and care for the firearm. They sold me a replacement stock for my 1964 model at a very reasonable cost. Ithaca shotgun disassembly firearms assembly bev fitchett. The ithaca 37 has been called the model 87, but the m37 name was soon restored. What to know about the classic ithaca model 37 pumpaction shotgun. The illustrations used represent a typical firearm and are not meant to apply to this firearm the illustrations represent an older to allow gunsmiths and to repair. The ups and downs of ithaca have filled the pages of many books. Ithaca model 37 restoration part 1 barrel removal and magazine. Ithaca model 37 featherlight, pump action, 12 gauge, 28. Dad and a local gun smith had searched off and on for 2 years and had been unable to find a 20 gauge stock. The download is the perfect aid for anyone looking to identify and order replacement parts, or take a gun apart for cleaning and simple repair.
Model 37 and model 87 pump action shotgun this manual has been prepared for the reader to facilitate repair and servicing of the ithaca model 37 and model 87 pump action shotguns. Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. I havent ever sent in a gun for repair, and i dont know what ithaca might charge for something like this, however im sure ithaca has parts available. Model 51 schematics are the property of, and trademarks are registered to, the individual manufacturers, and are used with permission. I just took my 1938 model 37 completely apart, and if your 1948 model hasnt been apart before, then its probably about time it got a good internal cleaning. The inland stakeout ii is an allamericanmade firearm similar to the original ithaca stakeout shotgun from its bead sight. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. Ithaca model 37 featherlight has stood the test of time, providing generations of sportsmen with a reliable firearm for all types of hunting. Model 37 top rated supplier of firearm reloading equipment. Accessories for ithaca deerslayer shotgun, ithaca deerslayer ii shotgun, ithaca model 37 defense shotguns, ithaca model 37 featherlight and ultralight ithaca model 37 ladies stock shotgun ithaca model 37 trap model shotgun, ithaca model 37 turkey slayer shotgun, ithaca model 37 waterfowl shotgun, ithaca model 37 12 gauge shotgun. Gun digest book of shotguns assemblydisassembly, 4th edition. Ithaca model 37 twenty gauge randy wakeman outdoors.
As with many other agi assembly disassembly dvds that i have watched, they give you allot of good information. The shotgun has a 24 inch fully rifled barrel with sights. The ithaca model 37 m37 has proven a hugely popular pumpaction slide shotgun since its introduction in 1937 still in production today, 20. I have found the new ithaca gun company to be very helpful. Originally manufactured in 1937, the model 37 featherlight has stood the test of time, providing generations of sportsmen with a reliable firearm for all types of hunting. Unfollow ithaca model 37 gun to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Ithaca model 37 featherlight in a small wooden building on the banks of fall creek in 1883, ithaca gun co. You should be able to find a assemblydisassembly guide for your winchester model 37 on ebay. And as a result the gun has a lot of history behind it. In addition to the firstever model 37 28 gauge currently being tested by ithaca and scheduled for a late 2009 early 2010 rollout, we also have an allamerican ithaca ou scheduled for end of the year 2010, a model 37 16 gauge scheduled for 4th quarter 2010, and eventually a made in usa ithaca sidebyside to follow in 20112012. Ithaca resumed production of the model 37 after wwii. That one fact has caused a few 37 s to be damaged during reassembly. The model 37 is a classic shotgun and know for its reliabilty. When cleaning, your firearm be sure not to lose or damage any parts. Jun 11, 2016 howto on tearing down the ithaca model 37 featherlite. Owners of the ithaca model 37, dsii, dsiii, home defense and turkeyslayer with fixed barrels must be aware that the barrel is not intended to be removed. Some of the things they do would work on farm equipment but are not the best for a precision firearm. After i received the gun i would occasionally check online sources.
These ithacas had 18 or 20inch barrels, though ive been told at least some for detectives had 14 or 16inch barrels. Snagged myself a couple of times, haha bear with me. The only difference was the absence of a shell stop screw. Sounds as if there is dried oildirt in the trigger group.
Ithaca gun company 37 shotgun parts for sale in stock ebay. If not you may to need to visit a qualified gunsmith. Ithaca model 51 deerslayer featherlight 12 gauge 24 inch 2 34 barrel 82lot. Get your ithaca xl300 parts and accessories now from americas leading parts supplier, numrich. Ithaca shotguns model 37 for sale guns international. Take off the stock and the world of the 37 will be revealed in a lot nicer manner. My advice would be to download a user manual before taking it down. The model 77e gave satisfactory service, but proved less durable than the ithaca model 37.
The common denominator is the bottomejection as introduced on the remington model 17 offered in 20 gauge only which became the ithaca model 37 after modifications, produced in 20, 16, and 12 gauge. Shotgun parts for ithaca gun company for sale in stock ebay. The ithaca model 37 breaks down first from the barrel and magazine, then the foreend, aft stock and action. Top rated supplier of firearm reloading equipment, supplies. Oct 15, 2010 perhaps the most charitable way to put it is to say that the ithaca gun company has had a starcrossed existence since it first opened for business in 1883, along the banks of a creek in the town of ithaca, new york. Oct 31, 2016 the ithaca model 37 was one of the most popular pump action shotguns in the united states for a long time. Before attempting disassembly, unload the magazine and chamber. Once you have disassembled these main components of the shotgun, you can observe the smaller mechanical components.
Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. Ithaca 51 featherlight 12 gauge 2 34 trigger carrier assembly used. Course, they were made in ithaca, ny about 50 miles from where i live. Ithaca 37 slide lock troubleshooting the high road. Specializing in vintage ithaca gun company firearms, manufactured by. Ithaca saw many difficult times, with the 1960s, 70s and 80s being especially hard economically, resulting in several changes of ownership. In 2005 production halted when ithaca once again changed hands but has resumed in ohio. It was the standard shotgun of the lapd for many years in what is usually referred to as the lapd configuration.
Finally, in 1937 ithaca was able to bring the model 37 to the market. It looks like nothing more than a reprint from the original ithaca gun company manual from the 1950s or so. It has served in many wars, and was popular with the police too. To empty the magazine, push in the spring shell stop on the inside of the receiver.
Safest and easiest way to loadunload ithaca model 37 youtube. A survivor of 80 years on the shotgun scene, the model 37 remains a dependable and classic option for hunters and sporting shooters. The product was based on design work begun in 1933 and related to expiring remington arms company patents which delayed its official entry until 1937. Furthermore, pslg shows biofilm inhibition and disassembly activity against a.
The longest production run of any pump action shotgun is just the start. Had a request to make this video, so here it is, how to take apart an ithaca model 37. T h e ithaca model 37 riot gun was never as popular for police use as the remington 870, but it did have some notable users. The model 37 was based on a patented john browning design. Vintage ithaca gun information, operational manuals, serial numbers, production dates, reference. This ithaca model 37 featherlight has a 30 barrel that is full choked. The stakeout ii is batf approved as a firearm with a 14. The ithaca gun company model 37 shotgun has been around in one incarnation or another since the late 1930s. I forgot i had purchased the field maintenance manual for the model 37 some time ago. All parts interchange and they are the exact same gun, just different markings. Accessories for ithaca deerslayer shotgun, ithaca deerslayer ii shotgun, ithaca model 37 defense shotguns, ithaca model 37 featherlight and ultralight ithaca model 37 ladies stock shotgun ithaca model 37 trap model shotgun, ithaca model 37 turkey slayer shotgun, ithaca model 37 waterfowl shotgun, ithaca model 37 12. It has the classic model 37 reciever that loads and ejects from the bottom of the reciever, so it is great for left handed or right handed shooters. Jul 18, 2016 ithacas model 37 has served alongside soldiers and police officers for decades, and the current defense gun variant brings classic looks with modern manufacturing technology. The ithaca 37 or model 37 is a pumpaction shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets.
A survivor of 80 years on the shotgun scene, the model 37 remains a. Ithaca model 37 featherlight hunting shotgun firearm. The ithaca model 37 defense did it all for us, did it better, and even did it at substantially lower cost. Schematics are the property of, and trademarks are registered to, the individual manufacturers, and are used with. The model 37 is a manually operated, slide or pumpaction shotgun fed from a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel. 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 ejectionloading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides closed to the elements. What to know about the classic ithaca model 37 pumpaction. From the gun digest book of gun drawings, this 9page digital pdf download contains the isometric, exploded drawings for 8 ithaca long guns. Find ithaca 37 featherlight shotgun parts, schematics and more from americas leading parts supplier since 1950, numrich gun parts corp. The ithaca 37 has the longest production run for a pumpaction shotgun in history and made in many models. 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 ejectionloading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides. This is a like new in box ithaca m37 deerslayer ii 20 gauge shotgun. Ithaca changed the name to sound more modern, then changed it back when they figured out the m37 was a known name and brand.
Nov 28, 2017 a survivor of 80 years on the shotgun scene, the model 37 remains a dependable and classic option for hunters and sporting shooters. How do you take apart the bolt assembly on an ithaca model. Pdf pslg, a selfproduced glycosyl hydrolase, triggers biofilm. The blue is as new and the bore is bright and shiny. This shotgun can be used by both left and righthanders since shells are loaded. As with many other agi assemblydisassembly dvds that i have watched, they give you allot of good information. Jul 17, 2005 ithaca model 37 featherlight in a small wooden building on the banks of fall creek in 1883, ithaca gun co. Despite the lousy straits the company has found itself in over the years there have been many such low spots. Ithaca long guns exploded gun drawings digital pdf download. Some of the things they do would work on farm equipment but are not the best for a. I inherited an ithaca model 37 20 gauge from my dad when he passed.
Shotgun parts for ithaca gun company for sale in stock. As far as replacement parts just call zak at ithaca 41929441 and he will help you out. Howto on tearing down the ithaca model 37 featherlite. Ithaca began making double guns in 1883, and by the late 1920s company officials surmised that repeaters were perhaps the wave. American rifleman a look back at the ithaca model 37 shotgun. You can use a 38 drive extention to remove the bolt on the ithaca. More firearm values gun values by gun digest assemblydisassembly gun shows add a gun show. How to disassemble an ithaca model 37 gone outdoors. Perhaps the most charitable way to put it is to say that the ithaca gun company has had a starcrossed existence since it first opened for business in 1883, along the banks of a creek in the town of ithaca, new york. The ithaca model 49 serial numbers arent explicitly recorded with the manufacturers other products because this saddle gun was made for sale by sears roebuck model 340. Download your free storm tactical printable target. You must disassemble an ithaca model 37 for maintenance and repair of this pumpaction shotgun. Aug 20, 2010 ithaca model 37rs are one of my favorite shotguns. Its the lone survivor of the preworld war ii pumpaction shotgunsthe winchester model 12 and model 97, and the remington 31.
The ithaca has by far the slickest action, the best trigger, the lightest weight, the best handling, the softest felt recoil, and is. How to disassemble an ithaca model 37 know about life. The stevens model 77e was a pumpaction shotgun offered in 12 gauge,16 gauge,20 gauge. The ithaca model 37 has had the longest production run of any pumpaction shotgun. How to disassemble an ithaca model 37 gone outdoors your. The ithaca model 37 was one of the most popular pump action shotguns in the united states for a long time. Ithaca model 37 featherlight pump action 12 gauge shotgun. Ithaca shotguns ati stocks and tactical shotgun accessories on sale. Ithaca saw many difficult times, with the 1960s, 70s and 80s being especially hard economically, resulting in.
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