Ithaca 37 questions

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Heh; pushin' 40. Missing one part of the rear sight, but otherwise, works pretty much as it did when I first got it.
Thanks, Black_Talon. We appreciate your sharing this info.
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Hello,

How about a manufacture for this old girl?

Serial#452 589

Does anyone know what year Ithaca stopped putting serial numbers on both?

Also does anyone no what year & serial number range Ithaca started putting those ugly pressed checkering stocks on their guns.

Thanks
 
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Serial#452 589
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Your gun was built in 1952.

Does anyone know what year Ithaca stopped putting serial numbers on both?
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Do you mean both the barrel and receiver?. If so, it was at SN 855,000 when they went from the fitted barrels to the interchangeable barrels.

Also does anyone no what year & serial number range Ithaca started putting those ugly pressed checkering stocks on their guns.
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1966.
 
Hello Black Talon,

Thanks for all the information !

You are correct I was wondering which year/serial number range Ithaca stopped putting serial numbers on both the receiver and barrel. Thanks for the serial number range would you know what year this occurred.

Finally, here is a picture of two Ithaca stocks. The top stock is the type of checkering I like very much.

The bottom stock is a replacement stock or a stock that I find on many "newer" Ithaca's which I do not like.

Do you know what year this type of stock was used?

Thanks
 

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You are correct I was wondering which year/serial number range Ithaca stopped putting serial numbers on both the receiver and barrel. Thanks for the serial number range would you know what year this occurred.
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Although the transition took place in 1963-ish, it was first announced in the 1966 Ithaca catalog.

Finally, here is a picture of two Ithaca stocks. The top stock is the type of checkering I like very much.

The bottom stock is a replacement stock or a stock that I find on many "newer" Ithaca's which I do not like.

Do you know what year this type of stock was used?
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Started in 1966, used until 1973.
 
Stocks

As always great information that I appreciate very much.

I'm very surprised that the bottom stock was used from 66-73? I always thought this was a newer stock.

So I have to ask what about the top stock pictured?
What were the primary manufacture dates of this type of stock or was the stock design a special order or were there a variety to choose from?

How about one more 371543470?

Many thanks
 
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havent been in this forum in a while. what a great thread!! what would the date of birth be with the evil #666xxx? this gun is in a local shop and im thinking of picking it up.
thanks in advance!
Dave
 
Ithaca Model 37 12 ga

This looks like a old thread but I am hoping black talon is still out there. Couple questions on a old Ithaca 1849982-MODEL-37 12 ga Shotgun

Serial # 66891 any idea what year? How can you tell?

I want to celan this up any recommendations on cleaning
Stock?
Barrel & Chamber?

Any experience with new company that ownes them in OH? Thinking of sending it off to be cleaned up and possibly re-blued?
 
Hello,

Sorry for the trivial question, but since I am new to Ithaca 37 collecting I am still learning.

Anyhow, I noticed that the on my 1981 Ithaca Model 37 the duck scene & pheasant scene on the receiver are opposite than my other earlier Model 37's?

Any specific reason for this?

Thanks again,
Steve
 
I noticed that the on my 1981 Ithaca Model 37 the duck scene & pheasant scene on the receiver are opposite than my other earlier Model 37's?
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You sure about this? AFAIK, the pheasants are always on the right side and the ducks are on the left. Is yours different than this?

If so, it could be a rare factory mistake, and is probably worth millions!
 
I'm 100% positive without a doubt.

In fact, this Model 37 was 1 of 2 bought new by my father for my brother & I, but I just thought the reversed scene was something Ithaca frequently or was a special order. Hhmm...learn something new everyday.

Not sure why the pic isn't showing though?

Thanks
 
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Opposite hunting scene ?

Well I called Ithaca Gun today and I'm not going to be rich !

They said the reverse pattern distinguishes between a 2 3/4 chamber vs a 3" chamber.

Thanks,
Steve

PS Oh by the way Black Talon I guess your sercret serial number list is in fact secret. I couldn't get Ithaca gun to give me a copy! I tried..I failed ! lolo
 
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Ithaca M87 Deerslayer Police Special

I have a Ithaca M87 Deerslayer Police Special 12 gauge. I guess it came out after the bankruptcy.
 
How about a DOB for 347102? Is there anyway to find out who origionally bought the gun?
 
Ithaca Model 37-R questions

Would be interested in finding out the year of production for serial# 32297. Also am looking for a manual for the Model 37-R 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch, so far no success looking online.

Lastly in need of advice. Inherited one that was not properly cleaned/stored and there as now some very small rust spots/flakes, as well as a white powdery residue in the chamber, an external part of the receiver and in the barrel. Having never personally fired it or seen it broken down completely, am wondering if cleaning should be attempted, or whether it is better for a gunsmith to check/clean first. To my knowledge, the gun itself has not been fired in twenty years or more.

-Cheers
 
Would be interested in finding out the year of production for serial# 32297. Also am looking for a manual for the Model 37-R 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch, so far no success looking online.

Lastly in need of advice. Inherited one that was not properly cleaned/stored and there as now some very small rust spots/flakes, as well as a white powdery residue in the chamber, an external part of the receiver and in the barrel. Having never personally fired it or seen it broken down completely, am wondering if cleaning should be attempted, or whether it is better for a gunsmith to check/clean first. To my knowledge, the gun itself has not been fired in twenty years or more.

-Cheers
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That gun was built in 1940. AFAIK, Ithaca never had "manuals" for M37's. There's a assembly/disassembly manual available on ebay,gunbroker and Auctionarms, but there's also the same instructions available online (somewhere, but I have no current links).

I'd suggest having it cleaned/inspected by a gunsmith before shooting it.
 
Thank you Black Talon, the gun is even older than I had initially thought. I had originally estimated it's product between 1955-1960. I will start a search for the assembly manual, that is what I was/am really looking for, removing the barrel is easy enough, but I don't wish to remove something else and then find an extra spring or two left over after reassembly.:eek:

I will follow up on taking it to a gunsmith, as well as getting instructions on proper treatment for storage.

Most likely though I won't end up firing it much, if ever. More keep it as a gun to "display" and getting a different shotgun for use as a "working" gun.

-Cheers
 
I will start a search for the assembly manual, that is what I was/am really looking for, removing the barrel is easy enough, but I don't wish to remove something else and then find an extra spring or two left over after reassembly.
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I hate it when that happens, so I recently downloaded a "new" book for my "old" (1970) M37, from GunShowOnTheNet.com.
The blue text on black background is kind of a pain, but the list is alphabetical. This link will get you right to the PDF (Adobe Acrobat) for the Ithaca 37/87 "Field Maintenance Instructions."

Sometimes even with instructions, I end up with parts left over. :banghead: :eek:
"Read The Fine Manual."
 
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