Ithica?
 

My dads got an Ithica 12G that he dosnt shoot anymore and he said Its mine if I want it. I'm not sure what model, the only thing I know is its a "light" model. Can anybody give me any insight on any Ithica "light" models and how they shoot? Thanks a mill

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Goto: www.ithacagun.com

you will find all you need there

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I just remembered somthing about the gun, on the left side of the chamber there was a scene of flying ducks lined with gold. Dont know if this will help but its worth a shot

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GCKid,

It's probably an older Model 37, Featherlight deerslayer.

Excellent slug-gun for deer. Absolutely excellent, and the probably the lightest gun you'll find to this day on the market.

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So it wouldnt be great for upland bird hunting? And if its realy light wont it kick pretty hard then?

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I started hunting with an Ithica 37. I wish I still had it. It was a beutiful gun that worked perfectly.

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What did you hunt and how bad did it kick?

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Sounds like a winner. My dad gave me his this yr , if its an older model the barrel is smoothbore , like mine , if newer should have a rifled barrel if its a deerslayer. Great gun from what I can tell , I use my H&R for deer , but take this occasionaly for small game. Very light for a 12ga , hence featherlight. Everyone I've spoken to about it says its a quality made firearm. Brand new one will run ya around 700 -800

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Slugs are a beast out of this gun given the light weight ...my dad tryed the jacked up winchesters and his thumbnail cut his nose from thr recoil

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If its a pump, its a model 37 and a keeper. IMHO, its the finest pump gun made.

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I agree with BRIMAN . . . I hunted with a Model 37 for many years. Made a fine upland game gun. It is light . . . so it whacks you, but who cares when you are hunting. Yep . . . it is a tiger when you shoot slugs! But most shotguns are. The Model 37 may be the best pump shotgun ever made. They still make them and I would LOVE to have the re-introduction of the 16 gauge. Makes me drool thinking about it ;)

By the way, I assume you are in Garden City, Kansas . . . from your previous posts. I taught for several years in Syracuse . . . went to church in Garden City. Nice place . . . good community college . . . best pheasant hunting in the world around there. If you don't want that Ithaca I will be glad to take it off your hands [8D]

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Yeah I'm from Garden City Kansas and yes we've got some good bird hunting. Thanks for all the background info on the gun from you guys. Its a ton of help!

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GCK Probably what you have is a Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight if it's a pump shotgun.They are a great shotgun.If I remember correctly Ithaca was in financial problems. I can't remember if the were bought out or restructured.The Model 37 was discontinued . It was reintroduced back in 1987 and was later called the Model 87.Most were chambered for 2 3/4" shells. They did release a 3" model.

Ruger Redhawk

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They still sell them , did you mean the featherlight was discontinued ?

http://www.ithacagun.com/product/fir...7Classic.shtml

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Slugman my understanding when Ithaca was going through hard times the M37 was stopped. When it started back up is was called the Model 87 back in 1987.As far as I know that is accurate.I had a Featherlight with 2 3/4"chamber. I sold it when I picked up a 37 with 3" chamber.The 3" mag model I have has a high gloss finish very similar to a Browning or Rem 700BDL.Really a nice gun.I just looked it up in a Gun Traders guide.The model 87 ran from 1986 and discontinued in 1996. Some of the Model 87 were discontinued even earlier then 1996.I just found a Note on that page.

Previously issued as the Model 37,the model 87 guns listed below were made available through the Ithaca Acquisition Corp.. From 1986-95.Production of the Model 37 resumed under the original logo in 1996.

I hope that clears your question up.

Ruger Redhawk

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you had stated earlier that the M37 became the M87 , but nothing about it being reintoduced again as the M37. Your post says discontinued. Well , whatever , its a great shotgun.

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Slugman if you read this it says that the Model 87 was made from 1986 to 1995 and were called the model 37 again starting in 1996.Like you said either way a great shotgun.

Ruger Redhawk

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GCkid, I also have my dad's Ithaca 37. What a great gun with a great history. the blueing is worn off the receiver from him carrying it so much. Take the gun, use it and take care of it, and pass it on to your kids.

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My dad has a 37 and has for 27 years. Kicks like a mule and is a pain to load (to me). I will say it is a beautiful gun and never game him a seconds trouble. Dad promised me the gun when he is done hunting. I have a special place for it in the gun safe, but I don't see myself using it too much. I just don't get the attraction to the 37.And I love pumps.[&:]

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Once you get it from your dad , and USE it , you'll understand. Has to be one of the finest pump guns made. IMO

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They are great guns in my opinion. I am using one that I purchased over 20 years ago and I fitted it this year with a Hastings Cantalever Barrel and scope. I was fortuninate enough to take a buck with it yesterday! It has always performed flawlessly for me. I also took a nice 20 lb Gobbler this spring with it using its 28" Barrel.

They are light and make sure you have a good hold of it when you shoot it! They kick pretty good, especially when using slugs.

MIKE

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I have used it, and it just isn't my cup of tea. I had a BPS when I was younger and traded it for the same reason I don't care for the 37( bottom loading). I'm not saying it is a inferior gun. I know they are very popular and very dependable. Just not what I look for in a pump.

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I agree and like others have said, It kicks like a mule. But most of all, it's the centiment of the good old days and hunts gone by.[X(]