Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Ducks Unlimited 40th Anniversary 1977 Commemorative 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 30 Inch Vent-Rib Full Choke, Bottom-Eject
This 1977 Ducks Unlimited 40th Anniversary Commemorative is a notable Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Trade Model with factory engraving and a dedicated Ducks Unlimited serial-number block. It features a 30-inch roto-forged, vent-rib barrel with a fixed FULL choke, a bottom-eject, bottom-loading action, and classic walnut furniture. Purpose-built details and commemorative markings make it a standout example of Ithaca’s iconic pump shotgun produced for Ducks Unlimited’s four-decade milestone.
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: There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. There is rust and pitting present that does not affect function.
What's Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Ducks Unlimited 40th Anniversary 1977 Commemorative 12 Gauge shotgun
The receiver carries factory Ducks Unlimited 40th Anniversary engraving, featuring the DU crest flanked by banners reading '1937 Four Decades of Conservation Pioneering 1977'. This is the Trade Model variant from the 1977 program and falls within the dedicated Ducks Unlimited serial-number block established for that year.
The 30-inch roto-forged steel barrel is set up with a ventilated rib and a fixed FULL choke, providing a stable sighting plane and consistent constriction. A red/orange front bead tops the rib for quick alignment. The barrel is marked 'PROOF TESTED' and also bears the anvil logo.
True to the Model 37 design, this shotgun is bottom-ejecting and bottom-loading, keeping the ejection and loading ports on the underside. The steel receiver and barrel wear a blued finish, complementing the commemorative engraving.
The walnut stock features a pistol grip with cut checkering, a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer, and a 14.0-inch length of pull. Chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells with a listed capacity of 2+1, it reflects the classic setup of the period.
Manufactured in the United States in 1977, this limited-edition, factory-engraved Model 37 Featherlight represents Ithaca’s participation in Ducks Unlimited’s 40th anniversary commemorative effort, pairing functional design with collectible significance.