Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Ga Pump Shotgun with 28-Inch Vent Rib Barrel, Game Scene Engraving & Bottom Ejection
The Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a classic American pump shotgun known for its sleek bottom-eject design and smooth handling. This 1973-produced 20 gauge example features factory game-scene engraving on its steel receiver, a 28-inch vent-rib barrel with a fixed Modified choke, and a lightweight walnut stock with cut checkering. Chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells and weighing about six pounds, it offers reliable performance in a trim, ambidextrous package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Metal Condition: Good – Bluing remains strong with light surface scratches.
Wood Condition: Good – Cut-checkered walnut shows minor handling marks and light scratches.
Mechanics: Functions correctly; pump action cycles smoothly and safety operates as intended.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Ga shotgun
First patented by John Browning and refined by Ithaca, the Model 37’s bottom-eject action sends fired shells straight down, keeping the side of the receiver clear and making the gun naturally ambidextrous. This Featherlight variant carries an engraved steel receiver—pointing dog on the left, flushing ducks on the right—adding a touch of craftsmanship rarely found on working pump guns.
The 28-inch roto-forged, proof-tested barrel sports a ventilated rib for quick target alignment and is fitted with an orange front bead. The fixed Modified choke and 2 3/4-inch chamber provide a versatile pattern for upland birds, clays, and general field use.
Cut-checkered walnut furniture delivers a 14-inch length of pull and is capped with a hard buttplate, keeping the gun’s overall weight near six pounds for fast, easy swings. A blued steel frame, barrel, and magazine tube maintain the clean, classic look expected of a 1970s Ithaca.
With a magazine capacity of 4+1 rounds, reliable pump action, and the distinctive bottom-eject system, this Model 37 Featherlight remains a practical field shotgun while offering collectible appeal through its factory engraving and period-correct features.