Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 28" Roto-Forged Full Choke, Blued/Walnut, Bottom-Eject, Factory Game Scene Engraving (1970s)
This 1970s Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a 20 gauge, bottom-ejecting pump shotgun with a 28" plain steel barrel marked ROTO FORGED and a fixed Full choke. The field-grade receiver features factory roll-engraved upland dog and waterfowl scenes. It has a blued finish, 2 3/4" chamber, and a walnut stock and grooved forend with pressed checkering and fleur-de-lis accents.
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. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The Model 37’s bottom-ejecting design uses a combined loading and ejection port, providing smooth operation and a clean-sided receiver. The action slide release is located forward and to the right of the trigger guard for intuitive control. The field-grade receiver carries factory roll-engraved game scenes depicting an upland dog on one side and waterfowl on the other.
The 28" steel barrel is plain (no vent rib), fitted with a single bead front sight, and is marked ROTO FORGED. A fixed Full choke delivers tight patterns suitable for longer-range field use. The barrel, receiver, and small parts wear a traditional blued finish.
Stock furniture is walnut with a pistol-grip profile, pressed checkering, and fleur-de-lis accents. The grooved walnut forend offers a secure grasp, and the length of pull measures 14.0" for a straightforward, classic fit.
Chambered for 2 3/4" 20 gauge shells, this Model 37 has a 4+1 capacity. It is marked PROOF TESTED and built with a steel receiver and barrel. Made in the United States during the 1970s Featherlight series, it presents as a well-kept field-grade example with factory game scene engraving.