1940 Ithaca model 37 16ga.

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    No sir, not without rebuilding the whole gun. That is a cool shotgun though, shoot it and enjoy it. Be warned, they will slamfire. I love my '38 model 37 in 12ga.
     

    lonehoosier

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    No sir, not without rebuilding the whole gun. That is a cool shotgun though, shoot it and enjoy it. Be warned, they will slamfire. I love my '38 model 37 in 12ga.
    I didn't think it could be done. As a left hand shooter I'm pretty excited about it. Time to load up on 16ga shells :D
     

    Thor

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    Nothing wrong with a 16ga. They are a great field gun. The only reason their popularity has flagged here in the US is they didn't allow them for skeet. Still a very popular cartridge on 'the continent'.

    I have no friends like that...all mine are keeping their guns!
     

    lonehoosier

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    Nothing wrong with a 16ga. They are a great field gun. The only reason their popularity has flagged here in the US is they didn't allow them for skeet. Still a very popular cartridge on 'the continent'.

    I have no friends like that...all mine are keeping their guns!
    I only ask because I have more 12ga round then I know what to do with :D
    Unfortunately her husband past away and she was just going to though them away.
     

    halfmileharry

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    Nothing wrong with a 16ga. They are a great field gun. The only reason their popularity has flagged here in the US is they didn't allow them for skeet. Still a very popular cartridge on 'the continent'.

    I have no friends like that...all mine are keeping their guns!

    I have a 1947 model 16 ga. It is THE SKEET Model of course. LOL! Ribbed barrel etc.
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    Sniper 79

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    Post it for sale or trade for a 12ga launcher.

    Or find someone to trade shells with.

    I had two Ithaca 37's. Gave them to my dad. Lots of better options although great for hunting since they are not heavy. I would trade it for a 20 or 12ga.
     

    Restroyer

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    I inherited my grandpa's Ithaca 37, 16 gauge. They are nice guns and as said 16 gauge shells can still be found (Wal-Mart, Dick's Dunhams, Bass Pro, Cabelas). They just cost more than 12 gauge shells. The only brand of shells that I found that jams constantly in mine is the Winchester Super X. Remington also makes a Express Long Range Turkey shell in 16 gauge that I like.
     

    RobbyMaQ

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    Luckily I have had luck with all shells, and dad handed down a bunch of 1970's-80's shells that he's stock piled. Whenever I see them on shelves I buy a few boxes.
    Thing runs awesome. Kind of daunting to disassemble, but can be done if you take your time.

    I think the main concern for the slam fire is when one has been stored/rusting for some time. The trigger/hammer assembly could possibly wind up rusting/sticking, to where a shell is loaded and instantly fires. Those are rare happenings, but can be of concern when dealing with a model 37 that hasn't been fired in ages.
     

    halfmileharry

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    Luckily I have had luck with all shells, and dad handed down a bunch of 1970's-80's shells that he's stock piled. Whenever I see them on shelves I buy a few boxes.
    Thing runs awesome. Kind of daunting to disassemble, but can be done if you take your time.

    I think the main concern for the slam fire is when one has been stored/rusting for some time. The trigger/hammer assembly could possibly wind up rusting/sticking, to where a shell is loaded and instantly fires. Those are rare happenings, but can be of concern when dealing with a model 37 that hasn't been fired in ages.

    ANY weapon can fire like that IF the firing pin is stuck forward when you cycle a shell.
     

    lonehoosier

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    I definitely keeping it. It has a 26 inch barrel with a bead sight. I did pick up a box of federal game loads at Walmart for $7 to try it out. I do need to take it apart and clean it because I don't know its history.

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    augdog

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    My father bought me A 16 ga model 37 for my Christmas that's been 52 yrs ago.I will be 66 next month.What A gun! I bought A slug barrel for it when I was in my early twenties. To this day when I reach into my Gun cabinet I usually grab my 37!
     
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