I purchased my model 37 Deerslayer new 1965 it’s the PD model with an 18” barrel and it shoots like a rifle and I love it.

Proud owner of an Ithaca Model 37 with both the slug and shell barrels. In the shop now for a Cerakote treatment.

Just bought a 12 ga. M37 last Saturday. It was produced in 1956 & has 30" full choke barrel with a solid rib. I cannot wait to shot it & use it next duck season. I also have a M37 20 ga. that was produced in 1978. That was a Christmas present when I was 11 yrs old. Oiling the 12ga. today took me right back to that Christmas day. Both are great guns. Nice video--thanks for sharing.

Both good guns. My Ithaca was my fathers. He bought it when I was 2 years old. Your model 12 will outlive you.

They don't make em like that anymore two Classic's right there

I have an Ithaca 37 Featherlight made in 1941 and it is probably my favorite shotgun

There is a good take down video of the model 37 on U-tube just look for it.

I own both these models, a 1925 Model 12 riot gun clone & a 1959 Ithaca 37. Be careful, as old wood & steel shotguns are addictive. Nice guns!

mdl. 12 is 6 plus 1

@canadiangunnut

3 жыл бұрын

yes you're right

Thanks for the info. Yes the interrupted thread design makes the dual action bars not necessary unlike modern designs like the 870 and 500 which rely on the magazine cap to keep the barrel to the receiver. I think the Ithaca is a great shotgun, I like it more than the Model 12.

I have a model 37 and it kicks so hard! My new Modsberg 500 Retrograde doesnt hurt so much lol. Does the model 12 have a recoil similar to the 37???? Also for some reason my mod 37 only holds 3 shells.

You won't be disappointed. My Ithaca 37 is 51 years old. It still works great. It would probably do another 50.

I have owned both. I like the Model 12, but prefer the Ithaca Model 37. I just find the action and the machining of the Model 37 so much more interesting. I love the bottom loading/ejection. So unique. To each their own though.

Very cool, thanks for the answer, I'll go fishing for more reviews. Thanks again.

I picked up last week an ithaca 37 made in 1957 and a 1971 almost new condition winchester 1200.

@canadiangunnut

7 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! They are both sweet guns. The rotary bolt on the 1200 is fast!

My old 1948 Ithaca 37 pump works like a dream have owned for over 45 yrs the slam fire is nice thing to go through a box of shells in a hurry :-)

@arlenegage9873

4 жыл бұрын

My dads hung 50 yrs over the kitchen door, it now hangs LOADED above mine!!

I'm looking to buy the same two models in this video. Read a lot of good things about the Win Model 12 and the Ithaca 37.

Looks like the stock on the Ithaca is that of a deluxe repeater model due to the checkering pattern. I've seen photos of the Ithaca line up circa 1964 & the deluxe had the same checkering & a factory recoil pad.

I read some where that the model 12 had the 5 shot magazine tube because it was designed in the era of the market hunter. More rounds in the mag meant more ducks in the boat at the end of the day.

The Winchester model 12 is a smooth shooter.

Alkanet Root Powder. It's used to dye fabrics, Indian food, English walnut stocks, Lavender soap, women's hair etc.

I don't know where you heard that. It's one of the most reliable shotguns out there because there are so few moving parts, but the parts that are in there are big chunks of machined steel. However, it balances so well due to the way Browning designed it. It's an upland shooter's dream. Go shoot quail with it!

I have used my dads 1948 many times, hangs LOADED over my kitchen door, just as when dad was alive!

Browning, Winchester Ithaca. All good names all have awesome guns from the older shotguns to the newer ones you would be hard pressed to find a bad one of the group. The Browning A5,Maxus, and Bps are all awesome shotguns. Then you have the Winchester Sx3/Sx4 follow by the Sxp are also good shotguns little to no issues with those shotguns. Then you have the Ithaca M37 a reliable work horse of a shotgun with good quality parts at a good fair price. All these guns will take a beating and never flinch. The company I would never buy a firearm from would be Remington. Ever since Freedom group took over the company has been making pisspoor guns with low quality parts at a high price. No thanks I'll stick with the other 3 instead.

@canadiangunnut

4 жыл бұрын

Most modern shotguns are all good, it just depends if you want the fit and finish of the vintage guns. Also if you're a waterfowl hunter, then the steel capable barrels with removable chokes. However, as I shoot more vintage shotguns, I prefer the plain non-ribbed barrels with fixed Mod or Full chokes, very versatile and easy to carry afield. I find modern guns don't carry in the hand or in the nook of your elbow as nicely and don't balance as sweetly.

The new Ithaca's are probably arguably the 'best' Ithaca 37's ever made. The steel, CNC machining, choke options, walnut used etc. are top notch. Now because of modern CNC, parts will drop in and fit due to such high tolerances! However, the new guns won't be as smooth or slick as the originals from the 30's-40's. You can always buy an older Ithaca that has a serial number after 850,000 and get a new barrel from the factory. Look on the gun forums for reviews. All the ones I've seen have raved.

Can't go wrong, just check for cracks in the stock and any wear.

I cannot stop watching this video! I finally bought a M12 three weeks ago. It was made in 1942 & has a 30" full choke barrel. The gun has great character. The butt stock does have several cracks, one of which was repaired at some time & has cracked beyond the repair. I did order a new stock & will refinish it. Not sure how I want to do it yet? Was considering tung oil, but read some where (probably a forum) that the Winchester finish of the '40s & '50s was a stain (to give the red appearance) & a lacquer top coat. What do you think? Thanks

@canadiangunnut

8 жыл бұрын

Try BLO mixed with alkanet root powder to get a red hue that pops the grain.

@straightpipec6099

8 жыл бұрын

thanks

Thanks! I try to get into the more subjective descriptions that you can't 'see' in a video.

Awesome video...however, I have to disagree with you on your Browning BPS comment. Yes it is made in Japan but compared to the Ithaca 37 DSPS (1970's Production) the BPS is finished significantly better. It has better engraving, bluing, and probably steel. The Ithaca has a smoother action and is all forged and/or hand fitted, where the BPS is probably CNC machined/not as hand fitted. I think they both have quality actions in their own way...

OH btw the "toggle" WAS later removed from the threaded "nut?" that holds the Barrel. I am told because it was intended to be used ONLY for disassembly, People would use it for torque in tightening resulting in a broken gun.

My 37 also very smooth, "almost pumps itself". The newer interchangeable 37s have a much larger trigger guard. The fit isn't as nice. I believe guns like yours and my 1951 37 have the bird/ dog, scene "etched" whereas it seems the ones w/ the plastic fiber optic bead, or sight on a deerslayer, seem STAMPED?. My Grandpa, got mud jammed in the barrel and a big buck walked right up to him, he fired, and the barrel looked like a banana peel. The reciever was sold, because Ithaca wanted more to make the barrel then a new gun would cost. BUT I have been told that by taking a NEWER Barrel and filing down the 1st 2 threads they work perfect.. I have the opportunity to buy it back. My question is anyone ever heard of this idea? I'd like to hand down my 1951 to my Son. I own a mid 70s Deerslayer, But when I pull my vintage 37 to my shoulder, the bead is RIGHT there, and I have NEVER missed w/ the old 28" mod choke barrel.

@bogenshutze

9 жыл бұрын

No. You cannot file down the first two threads and call it good! Really?

@bajorektom

9 жыл бұрын

bogenshutze Well 1&1/2 and the new owner still has both eyes !! NO NO just kidding!!! for real bad joke.. but it is tempting NO? TY for making me fell better,, I have a 70s letter from ITHACA a few hrs away from me, they needed to see the rcvr. I am very glad that at least one person gives a shit enough about gun safety to reply TY sir! I feel better for letting it go. I am in the Market for a mod 12 W inchester

@bajorektom

9 жыл бұрын

bogenshutze Seriously, everyone seemed to say go for it... it's gone now, but sad that someone IDK steps up and could save lives.. I want to see if people do this?

what is with that ringing sound?

Yeah the BPS is the best made affordable pump shotgun on the market. The new Ithacas are really good too, but too expensive. The 70-80s Ithacas were the bad years when they went to King Ferry, NY, lots of impressed checkering etc. 40s-Vietnam era were probably the best. BPS and Ithacas are totally different besides the bottom eject feature. I like the weight and balance of the Ithaca more.

@dannyo3317

4 жыл бұрын

What is so bad about the 70-80s ones aside from the pressed checkering?

Do you know anything about the new production Ithaca 37's? Or do you know of a video or web page that can tell me more? Thanks in advance, I appreciate any info you can share.

What would the value be for the Ithaca today?

@canadiangunnut

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Smith I picked up the Ithaca for $200 a few years back. I see the prices have gone up in my area to $250-350 depending on condition and choke.

@jerryrigeverything1839

8 жыл бұрын

+BCrod&gun in NY where I am a good quality ithaca is 400-800

@jello912

8 жыл бұрын

I just bought a beautiful Ithaca 37 featherlight at a gun show for 230$, which was a butt stomping deal! But they can definitely be had for less than 300$.

Hi Nice video what woyld be a fair price for a 1925 Winchester Model 12 12 Ga? the bore is good. ? Thank you

@canadiangunnut

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the condition and grade of the shotgun. $250-1000+ .

@hatimlaamri2132

5 жыл бұрын

@@canadiangunnut thank you.

How much BLO did you mix the Alkanet Root into?

@canadiangunnut

4 жыл бұрын

Get it to the red Winchester hue, and then a bit more for good measure! I just filled a small mason jar with BLO and added the root strained through nylons

What kind of root did you say?

My Father had an Ithaca 37 he bought after WW2. It was engraved on the left side with a waterfowl scene. Can you tell me what gun this was? My Dad gave this gun to an asshole cousin of mine who is still(30 years) in prison. I would like to buy a duplicate even though I still have Dads' Belgium Browning O/U that he bought in 1970 for $1300.

I think the Ithaca is lighter weight

@canadiangunnut

6 жыл бұрын

It definitely feels lighter cause of all the machined metal removed. I think it's ~7 lbs in the 12 ga model but the balance and design is compact so it feels really light.

They aren't "takedowns". They can have their bbl removed like nearly every other pump gun. Also, only the Ithaca has ALL machined parts. The model 12 does not share that attribute.

@goldwolf9995

9 жыл бұрын

bogenshutze You may want to check your facts. Model 12's had a machined steel receiver and the internals are machined from steel forgings and is a takedown.

@hillbillyhansforlife2763

8 жыл бұрын

+Goldwolf99 No. Not all parts were machined on the Winchester. Also, every shotgun is a "take down", unless it is a fixed barrel.

could you sound a little more like a robot