Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 28" Roto-Forged Barrel, Factory Engraved, Slam-Fire Capable
The Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is prized for its bottom-loading, bottom-ejecting design and smooth pump stroke. This 12 gauge example pairs the classic Featherlight lightened receiver with a 28-inch roto-forged barrel, a fixed Modified choke, and factory upland-scene engraving. Its slam-fire capable trigger and ambidextrous ejection make it a standout for both collectors and field users who value distinctive, proven engineering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm remains in great shape with a few mild surface scratches in the blued finish and light fouling consistent with limited use.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The bottom-load, bottom-eject system makes this Model 37 fully ambidextrous while keeping ejection gases and hulls away from the shooter’s face. It also contributes to a noticeably smooth cycling action that has helped the design earn decades of field respect.
Its 28-inch carbon-steel barrel is roto-forged for concentricity and strength, then fitted with a fixed Modified choke—an all-around constriction well suited to upland birds and general purpose shooting. A bright orange Ray-Bar front bead provides a quick, high-contrast sight picture.
The non-disconnect trigger allows slam-fire operation: hold the trigger, work the action, and the shotgun fires as soon as the bolt locks. This feature, combined with a 4+1 capacity and a 2 ¾-inch chamber, offers rapid follow-up capability when needed.
Factory engraving on the receiver shows an upland dog flushing game, giving the shotgun a touch of artistry without altering its workhorse intent. The blued steel receiver is proof-marked “PROOF-TESTED,” confirming its factory inspection.
Furniture is American walnut: a checkered pistol-grip stock with a 14.5-inch length of pull, ventilated recoil pad, and rear sling-swivel stud, matched to a corn-cob forend that provides a secure purchase under rapid cycling.