Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 30 Inch Vent Rib, Fixed Full Choke, Bottom Eject, 1975
This Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a 1975 production 12 gauge with a bottom-eject, bottom-loading design and solid receiver sides. It features a 30-inch Roto-Forged, ventilated-rib barrel with an orange front bead and a fixed full choke. Factory engraving on the receiver shows an upland hunting scene with birds and a dog, adding period-correct appeal to this U.S.-made pump gun.
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 metal shows mild scuffs, scratches, and small areas of light pitting. The buttstock has areas of discoloration and visible warping.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The Model 37 Featherlight design delivers bottom ejection and bottom loading, keeping the receiver flanks solid and smooth. This configuration is valued for its clean-sided receiver and straightforward handling. The takedown system uses a knurled magazine collar for easy barrel removal and transport.
The 30-inch steel barrel is Roto-Forged and fitted with a ventilated rib for a steady sighting plane. An orange front bead provides a clear aiming point. The fixed full choke is set up for tight patterns, and the chamber is cut for 2 3/4 inch shells.
Classic walnut furniture rounds out the build. The pistol-grip stock and forend are both checkered, with an Ithaca medallion on the grip cap. A ventilated rubber recoil pad with black/white spacers and a 14-inch length of pull give it a traditional fit and feel.
Factory engraving on the steel receiver depicts upland birds and a dog. Rollmarks include "PROOF TESTED" and "MADE IN U.S.A.," with the Ithaca, N.Y. address. The serial range indicates 1975 production, aligning with its 1970s Featherlight features and finish details.