Description
Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun – Excellent Original Condition – Vent Rib Barrel
Truly Epic Firearms proudly presents this classic Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun, a timeless American sporting firearm known for its smooth operation, lightweight design, and legendary reliability. This shotgun is an excellent example of Ithaca craftsmanship and offers a great opportunity for hunters, collectors, and shotgun enthusiasts looking to own one of America’s most respected pump-action shotguns.
This Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is chambered in 20 gauge and features the desirable lightweight configuration that made the Featherlight series so popular among sportsmen. Designed to be easy to carry in the field while maintaining excellent handling characteristics, the Model 37 Featherlight is admired for its balance, reliability, and smooth pump action. Whether used for upland hunting, sporting purposes, or added to a collection of classic American firearms, this Ithaca delivers the quality and performance that has made the Model 37 a favorite for generations.
This shotgun is in excellent original condition and has been well cared for. The original bluing remains approximately 90%, showing very well for its age while maintaining the authentic character collectors appreciate. The finish displays the honest signs of use expected from a quality field shotgun, but overall it presents beautifully and retains the classic appearance of an original Ithaca firearm.
The shotgun features a desirable 28-inch vent rib barrel, providing excellent sighting characteristics and a clean, traditional sporting appearance. The vent rib design helps reduce glare while giving the shooter a natural sight plane for improved target acquisition. The barrel complements the lightweight Featherlight design, making this shotgun comfortable to carry during long days in the field while still offering excellent handling and control.
The Ithaca Model 37 is one of America’s most respected pump-action shotgun designs. First introduced in the 1930s, the Model 37 became known for its unique bottom-loading and bottom-ejecting design, which helped set it apart from other pump shotguns. This design allows the shotgun to be comfortable for both right- and left-handed shooters while providing a smooth and reliable operating system.
The Featherlight model further enhanced the Model 37 platform by reducing weight and improving handling without sacrificing the durability Ithaca was known for. Many hunters appreciate the Model 37 because of its quick pointing characteristics, dependable action, and classic American craftsmanship. It remains a favorite among those who value traditional firearm design and proven performance.
The wood furniture on this shotgun remains attractive and shows the natural character expected from a well-used but well-maintained sporting firearm. The stock and forearm display some dents and dings consistent with a shotgun that has spent time in the field. These marks add authenticity and tell the story of a firearm that was used as intended. Rather than detracting from the shotgun, the honest wear gives it the classic appearance many collectors and hunters appreciate.
This Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight represents a wonderful combination of history, functionality, and collectibility. Unlike many modern shotguns, the Model 37 carries a legacy built on decades of proven performance and American manufacturing tradition. Its lightweight design, smooth action, and classic styling make it an excellent choice for hunting, recreational shooting, or adding to a collection of iconic firearms.
Features:
- Ithaca Gun Company Model 37 Featherlight
- 20 Gauge
- Serial Number: 371300521
- 28-inch vent rib barrel
- Approximately 90% original bluing
- Original configuration
- Smooth pump-action operation
- Lightweight Featherlight design
- Bottom-loading and bottom-ejecting system
- Classic American shotgun craftsmanship
- Excellent choice for hunting, collecting, or sporting use
Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight – Serial Number: 371300521
dates to approximately 1973.
According to Ithaca Model 37 serial number records, the range:
- 1973: 371287501 – 371366000
Your serial number 371300521 falls within that range, making it a 1973 production Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight.
This 1973 Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20 gauge has several desirable features:
- Made during the Ithaca Gun Company era before later ownership changes
- Classic bottom-loading / bottom-ejecting Model 37 design
- Lightweight Featherlight configuration
- Desirable 20 gauge
- 28-inch vent rib barrel
- Original approximately 90% bluing
- Original wood with honest field marks
“Manufactured in 1973, this Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight represents the classic Ithaca Gun Company era and showcases the craftsmanship that made the Model 37 one of America’s most respected pump-action shotguns.”
At Truly Epic Firearms, we appreciate firearms with history, character, and proven performance. This Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is a great example of a classic American shotgun that continues to offer exceptional handling and reliability decades after it was produced.
Whether you are an Ithaca collector, a hunter looking for a dependable 20 gauge shotgun, or someone who appreciates vintage American firearms, this Model 37 Featherlight is a fantastic opportunity. With its excellent original condition, desirable vent rib barrel, lightweight design, and legendary Ithaca reputation, this shotgun is ready for many more years of enjoyment.
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Company
Model: Model 37 Featherlight
Gauge: 20 Gauge
Barrel Length: 28 Inches
Serial Number: 371300521
Includes: Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight shotgun as described
