Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Field Grade 12 Ga, 30" Vent-Rib, Factory Engraved, 1973 Production
Made in Ithaca, New York in 1973, this Model 37 Featherlight Field Grade combines the shotgun’s signature bottom-eject action with factory roll engraving and a long 30-inch vent-rib barrel fixed at Full choke. The one-piece machined steel receiver, gloss-finished walnut stock, and disconnect-less trigger underline why collectors prize early-1970s Ithaca production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishes are present on the metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Field Grade 12 Gauge shotgun
The Featherlight action ejects and loads through the bottom, keeping the receiver sides closed and shielding the action from debris—an advantage appreciated by left-handed shooters and waterfowlers alike.
Its disconnect-less trigger allows fast follow-up shots by holding the trigger while cycling the fore-end, a characteristic feature of pre-1980 Model 37s.
The 30-inch vent-rib barrel with an orange Ray-Bar front bead and mid-rib alignment bead reflects 1970s waterfowl trends. The fixed Full choke delivers dense patterns at longer ranges.
Factory roll engraving depicts flying waterfowl on the right side and an upland hunting scene on the left, adding aesthetic appeal without departing from the shotgun’s working-grade roots.
A quick takedown system, activated by a knurled magazine cap, lets the barrel and magazine tube remove as a unit for easy transport and cleaning.