Like the Winchester Model 97 and Model 12 trench and riot guns, the Model 37 did not have a disconnector, so the shotgun to be fired repeatedly by holding the trigger back and just operating the pump action. Two characteristics of the Model 37 made it especially appealing to law enforcement and military users. They seem to bring fairly high prices when I see one for sale, and I’m sure some have passed through the hands of unscrupulous individuals and ended up with fake “US” markings and higher price tags. It was basically the same gun as the Vietnam-era military contract guns but without “US” markings.
They were very popular with the SEALs, and a few included the duck’s foot spreader choke.Īn interesting Ithaca Trench Gun was marketed commercially for sale to law enforcement agencies. Reportedly, more than 20,000 Model 37 riot guns were also procured for U.S. advisors grabbed on to at least a few of those. During late 1962 and early 1963, about 22,000 Model 37 riot guns were produced for the ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam). Model 37 riot and trench shotguns are more often associated with use during the Vietnam War. Because so few trench guns were delivered, they are highly sought by U.S. The figure I have seen cited for the number of Model 37 trench guns delivered to the government in WWII is 1,422. armed forces along with M3 Grease Guns and M1911A1 pistols. When World War II began, Ithaca made Model 37 Trench Guns for the U.S. Initially, sales were relatively slow due to the Depression.
Ithaca waited for the original Browning and Pederson patents to expire, then introduced their own pump-action shotgun based on them in 1937 as the Model 37. Eventually, the design would evolve into the ubiquitous 870. This original design was marketed by Remington as the Model 17, then redesigned and improved as the Model 31. Spruce up your old Ithaca firearm with laminates and wood gunstocks.Ĭheck out our collection today, and buy Ithaca gunstocks that enhances your firearm’s appearance and performance.The Model 37 design actually owes its origins to two of the USA’s most famous firearms innovators-John Browning and John Pederson. We’re committed to enhancing your shooting experience by partnering with the industry’s leading gunstock manufacturers. We supply Ithaca gunstocks from notable manufacturers that push boundaries when it comes to design and innovation. If you have an old Ithaca rifle that functions well but looks worn down, check out our collection of high-end Ithaca gunstocks.
The company has also introduced long-range rifles that are used by the military and police forces. Ithaca Gun Company launched a handful of rifles that include Model X5 Lightning, Model 49, Model 79, the LSA-55, and several others. Ithaca may be known as a shotgun manufacturer, but before its famous Model 37 made waves in the gun world, Ithaca produced rifles too.
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