NEW Ithaca Trenchgun

[Panzerschwein]

I just saw the Gunblast YouTube video with Jeff Quinn who's at Shot 16.

One of the new guns from Inland Manufacturing is an Ithaca M37 WW2 style trench gun. The shotgun is made by the current incantation of Ithaca. The gun will come with the heat shield and bayonet.

What do yall think? I've been wanting me a trench gun for some time. I'd sure like to shoot it though, it'd be nice if these guns would shoot.

https://youtu.be/wyJrUw_gaTo?t=7m39s

 

[Sheepdog1968]

Just saw Quinn's video. This trench shotgun looks nice.

 

[bannockburn]

Cooldill

Looks great and I love the Ithaca Model 37 but not really thrilled about the price ("Should retail for about $1200").

 

[USAF_Vet]

Was drooling until the price.

 

[lemaymiami]

If this is being manufactured by the same folks that build the New Inland carbines.... I'd have serious reservations about quality (particularly metal hardness in key places...). The info that's come to light about the carbines has not been good at all.

I must admit, though, that if it looks like a "trench gun" it will have customers...

 

[drcook]

They look like they are being built by Ithaca. You can tell by looking at the magazine tube and the shape of the receiver at the bottom, right in front of the loading/ejection port.

All currently made Ithacas (from here in Ohio) use that roll crimped tube.

We will have to see if it is from Ithaca and not one of the Chinese knockoffs of the Ithaca design.

The price point seems to indicate an Ohio made gun

 

[USAF_Vet]

Rep said it was a joint project with Ithaca, so it's an actual M37, with some aftermarket accessories.

 

[Drail]

A most excellent idea if the quality is there.

 

[stoky]

sweet
What do you suppose the M$RP on a re-introed 10ga RoadBlocker would run?
A couple of old ones have sold on auction sites at semi-reasonable prices of late.

 

[gunut]

ithaca

price seems way out of line unless they plan on deeply discounting it....maybe a nice gun in the 700-800 range.....with the accessories...

 

[Speedo66]

In my mind the Winchester exposed hammer 1897 is the quintessential trench gun. Personally I'd prefer one of the Norinco 1897 knockoffs to a $1200 Ithaca knockoff.

 

[627PCFan]

$1200 for a pump. Ouch. Still looks nice

 

[VA27]

$1200?! Ouch! A coupla years ago I picked up a 1967 DSPS out of a police auction with the stock sawn off at the pistol grip. Cost me $125.00. Picked a buttstock out of the 'barrel o' stocks' at the local gunsmithy for $20. It doesn't have the handguard or bayonet, but I think I could add those and still be under budget.

It's not set up for 3" shells though and the new one is.

The new one is a nice looking gun.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Yes, Ithaca is making the gun itself. Not Chinese or anything.

I've no idea the quality of the current Ithacas. I do know that I have never seen a new one on the shelf anywhere, and that they must be made in very small numbers.

 

[PabloJ]

Yes, Ithaca is making the gun itself. Not Chinese or anything.

I've no idea the quality of the current Ithacas. I do know that I have never seen a new one on the shelf anywhere, and that they must be made in very small numbers.

I have one with 24" fixed barrel and choke tubes. Although most bird shooters will say it is too heavy at couple ounces over seven pounds it handles nicely and it does not rust. Spare chokes can be had from Briley through Ithaca from Briley directly or one can just use Browning Invector plus tubes. The current Ithaca pumps are the best Ithaca pumps ever made. I would say the most interesting model is the eight shot HogSlayer with fully rifled barrel and rifle sights. When one considers all steel gun made in Ohio USA with no pot metal or alloy components the $1200 retail prices isn't unreasonable.

 

[bannockburn]

PabloJ

One of my favorite bird guns years ago was a friend's well used 20 gauge plain barrel Model 37. Lightweight, quick and easy on target, and a super slick pump action made this one sweet handling upland game gun.

 

[PabloJ]

PabloJ

One of my favorite bird guns years ago was a friend's well used 20 gauge plain barrel Model 37. Lightweight, quick and easy on target, and a super slick pump action made this one sweet handling upland game gun.

Yes, 50s 20ga model with 26" will come at few ounces over 6lb. That is why upland shooters seek them out especially those with little choke like I.C.

 

[RMc]

If this is being manufactured by the same folks that build the New Inland carbines.... I'd have serious reservations about quality (particularly metal hardness in key places...). The info that's come to light about the carbines has not been good at all.

I must admit, though, that if it looks like a "trench gun" it will have customers...

What is the issue and source of the negative information on the new Inland Carbines?

 

[Shootshellz]

I had the misfortune of having to shoot buckshot through Ithaca Model 37's while employed by a department that had them as standard issue. They might be a nice upland bird gun but believe me they are way, way too light to shoot buckshot through (if you value your molars and shoulder). Plus they are a PITA to thoroughly clean. Buy a Remington 870 and never look back.

 

[rodinal220]

The gun itself is made by the new Ithaca(Ohio) gun company in the USA. Inland just accessorizes the gun into a trench gun.

The new Ithaca M37s are excellent and I have a 28 gauge version that is a sweet upland bird gun. Yes,they do cost a bit and older sporting/police models can be found on the cheap(not original trench guns).

Older vintage Ithacas can vary in quality,depending when they were made. Yes,they are on the light side and if shooting buckshot or slugs, demand a quality recoil pad.

http://www.ithacagun.com/

 

[Panzerschwein]

I am wanting this gun guys. I just wonder if parts and service will be available down the road if the gun breaks... Are the new Ithacas compatible with older parts?

 

[desidog]

Wow. I think i'd be better off with my $150 M-37, plus a repro shield and bayonet.

For 150+99+89+S&H, i'd be at about $850 ahead of that MSRP... but i like it as is, which is free.

 

[PabloJ]

I am wanting this gun guys. I just wonder if parts and service will be available down the road if the gun breaks... Are the new Ithacas compatible with older parts?

Certain parts for guns with standard receivers will not fit those with magnum receivers like the firing pin, for example. Please see parts list at Ithaca Gun Company site.

 

[PabloJ]

Twelve hundred is reasonable price for limited run well-made American shotgun. It is better made than BPS, Wingmaster or Mossgerg 590A1. Ithaca would make very good riot/trench gun second only to perhaps legendary Winchester Model 25 riot gun. At one time US Military staff thought Remigton 31 (now dual rail version with barrel extension locking is Mossberg 500 series) was best combat shotgun. I say BS Winchester Model 25 was better.

 

[amd6547]

"...I had the misfortune of having to shoot buckshot through Ithaca Model 37's while employed by a department that had them as standard issue. They might be a nice upland bird gun but believe me they are way, way too light to shoot buckshot through (if you value your molars and shoulder). Plus they are a PITA to thoroughly clean. Buy a Remington 870 and never look back..."

I just read Point Man, by SEAL Patches Watson. His preferred weapon was a Model 37 sawed off behind the pistol grip. Loaded with #4 buck, and equipped with a duck bill spreader choke.
He chose this over the CAR 15 and the Stoner.
Apparently, he didn't have a problem with recoil...or keeping it clean in the jungle.