Ithaca Model 37 Returns to Production

[Kirk Freeman]

Ithaca's take on the JMB's Remington M17, the Model 37, is back in production after an 11 year hiatus.

The M37 was very well regarded. I know I sold a truckload of them at Galyan's, especially to left-handers and duck hunters (bottom eject was very popular).

Trench Guns: Ithaca Model 37 Back in Production - The Firearm Blog

 

[Hookeye]

How long 'til it gets dropped? (again)
I never cared for them.
The new guns are not inexpensive.

Buy a BPS.

 

[M67]

MKS, don't they own Hi Point and the new Inland M1 carbines?

 

[BogWalker]

Dang, I thought they were producing the sporting versions again. While trench guns are cool, they aren't $1200 cool to this guy.

I loves me an Ithaca 37 though. Someday I'm hoping to get another one to SBS. My current featherweight 12 has too much sentimental value to chop down.

 

[singlesix]

How long 'til it gets dropped? (again)
....

Buy a BPS.

At MSRP of $1,200 not long.

 

[Hookeye]

Sporting, deer and turkey versions are being made.
Nostalgia must mean decent checkbook.
I hunted a M37 one year, hated that gun.
Pops got a straight grip 20, some NRA banquet win........asked me if I wanted it.
Nope.
They are ugly hump backs.
BPS looks way better IMHO.

 

[ghuns]

Will the new ones be slamfire capable like the ooooooooold ones?

At MSRP of $1,200 not long.

$1200 for a gun that was replaced by the now $350 Remington 870?

Hell, if you're a lefty or just have to have bottom eject, buy a BPS for $700.

 

[calcot7]

Dang, I thought they were producing the sporting versions again. While trench guns are cool, they aren't $1200 cool to this guy.

I loves me an Ithaca 37 though. Someday I'm hoping to get another one to SBS. My current featherweight 12 has too much sentimental value to chop down.

I picked one of these up a few months ago for $250. It has the corn cob fore end and was already cut to 18 1/2" with an added bead. Well used but in excellent condition. I really can't imagine someone cutting it down. The old Ithaca's can bring some good money.

 

[rosejm]

My current featherweight 12 has too much sentimental value to chop down.

Will the new ones be slamfire capable like the ooooooooold ones?

These reasons are why I haven't started converting mine to SBS. Some people like those shells flying all over, but I'll take a bucket at my feet as fast as I can shuck 'em

 

[17 squirrel]

If your a lefty, buy a O/ U

 

[Sniper 79]

My dad gave me his and I still had mine from when I was a kid. Grew up shooting small game and was the first real gun I owned.

Good for hunting and that is about it. I gave them back to dad recently and told him to sell them off or do whatever with them. No way I would pay more than 300 for one in minty shape.

The 870 is a better choice for sure.

 

[CampingJosh]

Nostalgia must mean decent checkbook.

Nostalgia is by far the most expensive thing in America.

 

[rosejm]

Nostalgia is by far the most expensive thing in America.

No personal experience, but I hear it's divorce.
Also, just what I've been told: It's worth every penny.

 

[RustyHornet]

While I wouldn't buy a new one, I love my '50s production. SLAMFIRE is a lot of fun. I swear you could knock people out with the shells ejecting. I chopped mine down because it had a polychoke on it and I couldn't hit squat shooting clays. Now fills the HD role. Sure they aren't friendly for tactical reloads, but they get the job done. I actually sold an 870 and kept my 37, so much smoother. I still see field models all the time around $250, steal if you ask me.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Dad was issued one as a Police Officer in Dayton in the 1960's. He always had a soft spot for them.

Unfortunately, I have a strong feeling that MKS Supply will screw this up like they have with Chiappa firearms.

 

[Zoub]

No personal experience, but I hear it's divorce.
Also, just what I've been told: It's worth every penny.

The combo of nostalgia and divorce is brutal. A good friend had to choose between his bird dog or his 57 Chevy, owned first by his granny with original receipt in glove box. I think it was $400ish. He missed that old dog.

I still stand by my decision in 1977 to buy a Wingmaster over a 37. Out of respect for the nostalgia of others I will not delve into the details. However, if I were buying a 37, it would be 60's vintage or older.

 

[JettaKnight]

If you're a lefty, buy a O/ U

O/U aren't perfectly ambidextrous - the release level is designed to be operated with your right thumb.

 

[ghuns]

O/U aren't perfectly ambidextrous...

But Browning BPSs are.

Well, except the slide release.

My trusty upland special is still my favorite shotgun.

 

[dcat91]

Had a mossberg 590 once THAT was junk! Every gun ive owned made past 1990s has been crap,(With the exception of the Shield, but i sold that) have 4 model 37s all pre-60s and they run like gump! Who the hell would pay money for that when you can find plenty of good old Ithacas for below 300? REAL Ithacas.....Only gun i feel is better built are Stevens 311s!

 

[halfmileharry]

Had a mossberg 590 once THAT was junk! Every gun ive owned made past 1990s has been crap,(With the exception of the Shield, but i sold that) have 4 model 37s all pre-60s and they run like gump! Who the hell would pay money for that when you can find plenty of good old Ithacas for below 300? REAL Ithacas.....Only gun i feel is better built are Stevens 311s!

I'm with dcat91 on this one. I have an old 37 leaned up against the post on my headboard. I've had that gun since the early 70s. A couple of the newer releases have jumped time on me and had to be redone.
They're not a soft shooting shotgun by any means but I'll take 'em anyday over the mossy or remy pumps.