Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 26 Inch Plain Barrel, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber, 1950s, Factory Waterfowl Engraving
This 1950s Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight in 20 gauge is a United States-made field-grade pump with the hallmarks that define the series: a machined steel receiver milled from a solid billet, bottom-eject operation, and a quick takedown system. It features a 26 inch plain barrel with a brass bead front sight and a factory roll-engraved waterfowl scene on the right side of the receiver. The buttstock and forearm have been replaced and a ventilated recoil pad is installed, providing a 14.0 inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, smooth bore with minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - smoothbore shotgun barrel.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun shows heavy signs of prior use with noticeable handling marks. The buttstock and forearm have been replaced, and a ventilated recoil pad has been installed.
What's Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 gauge pump-action shotgun
The Model 37's bottom-eject design uses a single bottom port for both loading and ejection, giving the receiver a clean profile and protecting the action from debris. This example retains the classic Featherlight field-grade configuration and the period-correct quarter-turn takedown system secured by a knurled magazine cap and barrel yoke.
The 26 inch plain barrel carries a brass bead front sight and no ventilated rib, staying true to the standard field setup of the era. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells and offers a 4+1 capacity, making it a straightforward, dependable hunting configuration in 20 gauge.
The factory roll-engraved waterfowl scene on the right side of the steel receiver adds period character and ties directly to the Featherlight’s field heritage. The receiver is machined from a solid steel billet, a defining Ithaca hallmark that contributes to the sturdy build quality associated with this model.
The stock set has been updated with a replacement gloss-finished walnut buttstock and forearm. Features include a semi-pistol grip, fleur-de-lis-style checkering, and a ventilated recoil pad, yielding a measured 14.0 inch length of pull and comfortable shoulder fit.
Made in the 1950s in the United States, this Featherlight presents the classic Ithaca handling and design elements that have earned the Model 37 its long-standing reputation among field shotguns.