Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 20 inch Plain CYL Barrel, 7-Round, Parkerized, 1981
This 1981 Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a 12 gauge, bottom-loading and bottom-ejecting pump-action shotgun with a 20 inch plain, cylinder-bore barrel. It features a matte parkerized finish, ROTO FORGED barrel marking, and an extended 7-round tubular magazine reaching the muzzle with a clamp that includes an integral front sling loop. The shotgun is set up with durable synthetic, pistol-grip-only furniture and a ribbed synthetic forend, making this a distinctive, U.S.-made Model 37 configured for compact handling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There is light pitting and finish wear present. During operation, the action repeatedly binds. Note: As a 1981 production Model 37, it is equipped with a trigger disconnector and requires the trigger to be released between shots.
What’s Included
- Canvas two-point web sling
The Model 37 Featherlight is known for its bottom-loading and bottom-ejecting design. This example retains that hallmark configuration, along with twin action bars and a cross-bolt safety. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge shells and was manufactured in the USA in 1981.
The 20 inch plain steel barrel is marked CYL for cylinder choke and carries the ROTO FORGED marking. A single bead front sight provides a straightforward sighting reference. The barrel’s plain, cylinder-bore setup pairs with the compact length for a simple, purpose-driven configuration.
An extended tubular magazine runs to the muzzle for a 7-round capacity. The magazine clamp at the muzzle includes an integral front sling loop, adding a practical mounting point. Twin action bars support robust pump operation.
The matte parkerized finish on the steel receiver and barrel offers a non-reflective surface. The synthetic pistol-grip-only stock features molded checkering with a sling point at the grip butt, and the ribbed synthetic forend provides a secure grasp.