Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 16 Gauge Pump Shotgun – 1949 Factory-Engraved, 26" Modified-Choke Barrel
Built in 1949, this Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Standard Grade pairs the model’s famous bottom-eject action with crisp factory roll engraving and an early 17-groove corn-cob fore-end. Chambered in 16 gauge with a 26-inch plain barrel and fixed Modified choke, it offers a blend of light weight, proven reliability, and classic engraving that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Markings and light surface rust are visible on the metal surfaces from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and free of pitting.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 16 Gauge pump-action shotgun
This shotgun uses Ithaca’s bottom-ejecting pump mechanism, allowing ambidextrous operation and keeping spent hulls out of the shooter’s line of sight.
The 26-inch carbon-steel barrel is fitted with a fixed Modified choke, giving versatile patterns for upland birds and clay targets. A single brass bead provides a straightforward sight picture.
Factory roll-engraved hunting scenes decorate the blued receiver—dog and flushing birds on the left, ducks over a marsh on the right—adding understated character to the gun’s traditional lines.
The oil-finished walnut stock offers a 14-inch length of pull and is matched to the 17-groove corn-cob slide handle, an early production feature that delivers a secure grip during rapid cycling.
Nicknamed “Featherlight,” the Model 37’s streamlined all-steel construction keeps weight down while preserving the strength and smooth cycling that have defined this design for generations.