Ithaca Model 87 Featherlight Ducks Unlimited Guide Gun 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun – Limited Edition, Bottom-Eject, 26 in Vent-Rib Barrel
This 1990 Ithaca Model 87 Featherlight Ducks Unlimited Guide Gun combines the legendary bottom-eject action of the Model 37 with a limited run of 2,500 commemorative shotguns. Marked with the Ducks Unlimited Guide Gun logo and serial block 90DU37-xxxx, it offers collector appeal while retaining the rugged functionality hunters expect from an Ithaca pump.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver and barrel show several light scratches and areas of mild pitting. The laminated stock has noticeable scuffs and handling wear.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 87 Featherlight Ducks Unlimited Guide Gun 12 Gauge shotgun
- Three interchangeable screw-in choke tubes: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
Produced during Ithaca’s King Ferry, NY era, this Model 87 uses John Browning’s proven bottom-eject design, directing spent hulls away from the shooter and making the gun naturally ambidextrous.
The 26 in carbon-steel barrel wears a matte parkerized finish to match the receiver and features a vent rib with an orange fiber-optic front bead for quick target acquisition. Chambered for both 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells, it provides flexibility for upland, waterfowl, or target loads.
A multicolor laminated hardwood stock and slide-handle resist weather and warping. The semi-pistol grip, fluted comb, and factory rubber recoil pad deliver a 14 in length of pull and added comfort during extended shooting sessions.
Collector details include the factory-engraved oval Ducks Unlimited Guide Gun logo with cattail motif on the receiver, proof-tested barrel markings, and a serial number within the dedicated DU block. With only 2,500 units produced, this shotgun occupies a unique niche for both shooters and Ducks Unlimited supporters.