Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge Pump-Action, 22 in. Barrel, Lyman Cutts Compensator, 1950 Factory-Engraved
This 1950 Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a 20-gauge, bottom-eject pump with factory game-scene roll engraving on both sides of its blued steel receiver. It features the desirable pre-disconnector trigger that is slam-fire capable and matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel extension. The original barrel has been professionally cut to 22 inches, threaded, and fitted with a Lyman Cutts Compensator carrying a Modified choke, delivering a clean, tailored configuration with a single front bead.
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: This firearm is in solid shape with assorted cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge shotgun
- Lyman Cutts Compensator with MOD choke tube installed
The Featherlight series is known for its bottom-eject, solid-sided receiver design. This example retains that architecture with a blued steel receiver and factory game-scene roll engraving on both sides. It was manufactured in 1950 in the United States and shows matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel extension.
The original steel barrel was cut to 22 inches, threaded, and fitted with a Lyman Cutts Compensator. A Modified choke tube is installed, and the front bead is mounted on the Cutts assembly. The barrel is plain (non-vent-rib), with a smooth profile suited to the compensator setup.
Operation is pump-action with a pre-disconnector trigger that is slam-fire capable. Ejection is through the bottom, and feeding is from a tubular under-barrel magazine with a 4+1 capacity as supplied.
The walnut furniture includes a semi-pistol-grip stock with checkered grip panels and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer. The fore-end is the classic grooved corncob style. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches, offering a traditional fit.
Overall, this Model 37 Featherlight brings together classic Ithaca features with a purposeful custom barrel configuration. The clean bore, Cutts Compensator with MOD choke, and factory engraving make it a compelling, well-equipped 20-gauge from a hallmark production year.