My dad gave me an Ithaca 37 20 gauge when I was 13. Long story short, it was stolen when I was about 17. I’m 53 now and just bought an Ithaca 37 12 gauge for $350.00 and aside from the gauge difference, it’s identical to the gun I had as a teen. Great guns.

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

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Hey there! great video. I have my father-in-law's 1941 Model 37. It wasn't cycling rounds properly. After a thorough look at the mechanism, I realized the operating rod had broken free of the metal pump tube. I'm on the hunt now for a skilled welder.

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

Is this what you are looking for? www.ebay.com/itm/125591631227?hash=item1d3dd8357b:g:noIAAOSwOhFjYcGc

@slowridephotographyadventu6850

Жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone Bingo! Turns out an acquaintance is the welding instructor at the local college. He said it's an easy fix. Good to know a replacement is available if needed. Thanks 👍

Your Model 37 looks great! I have a 1975 12ga 28" modified with a vent rib. Like you said, there's nothing like going out after quail with that gun! I recently bought a 16ga Model 37 28" modified with a plain barrel that I plan on restoring. They are great shotguns! The design is just genius!

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

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I received my grandpa's H&R Model 1908 back in 1974. I was 17 and had no experience but I immediately took it apart, refinished the stock and blued the terribly rusted steel. It is looking really bad again, and I know this old gun deserves a refresh. There is a crack in the stock just like yours and I have seen the stock on the Boyds site. You have inspired me to get to it!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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My dad had a model 37 with a poly choke. I loved that shotgun thanks for showing

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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Looking forward to getting my Grandfather’s prewar 37. Thanks for the video; I have a project on my hands!

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Great stuff!! I have a 1976 Ithaca 37 w/ ribbed 28" barrel and a 1951 model 37 trench gun, and am currently restoring a 1941 Ithaca 37 16 gauge. Great guns!

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

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Love the video! You have a great narrating voice! Thanks for taking care of that old beauty

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Hermann.

Awesome restoration on your Ithaca Model 37 pump-shotgun , icarryone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry.

Thank's for taking us along on your restoration...I love firearm's & collecting and building them, have since my Granpaw taught me to go hunting with him when I was six year's old,that was fifty three year's ago...still loving it...KEEP ON ROCKING IT!....Icarryone.......

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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I don't know how old my Ithaca is but its nickel plated and looks a little rough- but it belonged to my grandfather and I love it.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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Nice piece of History! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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I'm refinishing one from 1958 (I was 12 when we got it). This is my 4th Ithica 37. Unfortunately I gave one away ages ogo. Two others (12 guage and 20 guage) from the '70's are with my grandchildren. 4 generations, my father, myself, my daughter and now grandson and granddaughter. I'm figuring and hoping they make another 4 generations. Love them, allways work. Thank you Ithica 😊

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

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Never had a chance to pick up an older shotgun. Perhaps some day. I’d certainly like to see a video on any older firearms you have.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly have a few.

I really like Ithaca 37's. I own a couple of pre 1960 guns. You can still pick these classic's up for a fraction of the price for a modern mid-priced pump gun, and there is no plastic in these old school work-horse's. They are plain & simple tools made for taking small game from a time when things were made to last. I love them! I'll continue to buy these old guns when I find them at bargain prices. Great video!

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

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Great Job! I was given a Winchester model 190 22lr that is in need of some TLC. I look forward to when I can dive in and try my hand at restoring a firearm. May even get a good squirrel rifle out of it! Thanks for sharing!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Might as well do it.

Very nicely done restoration.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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Proud owner of an old Ithaca M37 Featherweight with a short barrel. Definitely not a shotgun to overlook. Served well in the Vietnam War the LAPD and NYPD for many decades.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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Nice work bringing the shotgun back to life for years to come. Looks very good. Great vid Sir!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy.

One of these is definitely on my list

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you sir. Good stuff. I picked up a couple old 12ga. Shotguns at a gun show this winter. One is a Stevens pump that was terribly neglected. Cleaned it up and slicked up action. But I considered reblueing it and refinishing stock. This vid a good encouragement to do so.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Might as well dive in and do it.

I've got a 1959 mod 37 and wouldn't trade her for anything great gun gotta love the classics. They last forever.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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A friend of mine has one similar to the one you restored what a great shotgun to shoot. He went away for awhile and I got to babysit it. Best babysitting gig ever.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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I enjoy my Ithaca Model 37 Defender with wood furniture. I bought it about two years ago. It was new in the box built in 2010. Extremely slick action with exceptional ergonomics.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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what a great restoration. glad to see you kept it looking aged instead of factory new ,im a huge fan of old guns and making them look new just takes away from that appeal ,great job

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Gorgeous Ithoca. I love my 50s model 37, and grew up shooting my father's. Both in 16ga

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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My first real bird gun was a Ithaca 37 12 gauge bought new in 1975. Although my shotgun battery has grown considerably that lightweight Ithaca still has its place in my battery. Pumps are just a hoot to shoot! Love to find a pre war riot model 37. P.S. I really like the fact that I can unload a 37 from the receiver without having to fight the follower!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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@guaporeturns9472

Жыл бұрын

Love mine as well but I don’t like that you can’t just drop a shell in the open action… you have to put it in the magazine first.

👍 on the Ithaca. Nice job.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mano.

Even though I don't own a shotgun, restoration is a topic that really interests me. So, carry on please!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@therealfruitninjasomebody8678

3 жыл бұрын

Not bragging but I just acquired a 1963(by sn) same parts style and pump handle(savage looking love it) Sitting a bit dry right now but no rust anywhere. Great video, would love anymore vids on this in the future!

I just love vintage shotguns and rifles. Agree that the worse thing one could do is blue it spit shine. Some stocks are unrestorable, though. Your channel always leaves a smile on this old gun nut. Please keep posting.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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I truly love the classics, an your right, nothing like quality wood, don't have a 37, but really like them, especially the featherweights, thx for the vid.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William.

i own a pre war 20 ga model 37 and a 1976 12 ga. great guns very reliable none better, thanks for the tips

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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I have a model 37 in 12 and 20 ga. They are both pre war and they are my favorite shotguns to take hunting. My dad introduced me to the model 37 and I'm glad he did!

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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i never know about it m37 is have long history! also still classic and this is why i love this model! thanks you for your Great review sir!

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Hoyeons7

Жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone

awesome cool video thanks for sharing. I think that is a great looking shotgun. I have always been a fan of shotguns. I would like to see more videos on shotguns. Stay well and safe my friend.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Will do Thomas.

Great gun! I think the Model 37 has to be in the top four pump action shotguns of all time. Good job on that one, if you had one with a riot length barrel I'd like to see a review on that as well. A riot barreled Winchester Model 12 is the only shotgun left that I have on my "must get" list, but there are a lot of other great ones out there. I just picked up my first Ruger ever last week, a P 85 with blued slide that has been through the safety recall & should be good to go. Now if all the ranges around my neck of the woods weren't still closed because of the virus. Maybe it's for the best, looked for ammo the other day & the only things my local store had were .44 Magnum & Special, and one lonely looking little box of .32 S&W Long. So maybe it's better to keep all the rounds I do have until things get better. Take care Icarryone, looking forward to a lot more videos from you!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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Nice job! What a beauty .

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Ithaca is one heck of a shotgun, you did an excellent job rebluing and aging it nice stock as well brings new life to the old gal

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

I have several Ithaca's - but I'm pretty sure this one is now my favorite.

@ThecrazyScotsman

4 жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone had the pleasure of appraising many over the years the petina is a huge factor. Still yet to own one

Nice video. I did notice though that the original stock and fore end was the style used in the post war period up to through 1954.

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

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You perfectly restored that fine piece of history

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

It came out nice, thanks.

The shotguns are absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful job on it and you def did the ol girl justice with the finish. I would certainely love to see an in-depth look at any or all of those!

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

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Nice an old classic.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed.

So cool these.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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Great video always like your restoration videos.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip.

I love those old Model 37s too. Nice job! It's a substantial job to recover those butt stocks, but you're not going to get American walnut and hand checkering like that without paying a princely sum. With a little bit of woodworking skill and nothing more than sandpaper, super glue, epoxy, Tru Oil and maybe a toothbrush.. you can bring that old wood back! At least don't throw it out! Someone on Ebay wants it and knows how to restore it! Fellas, don't put too much gun oil in your Ithaca and set it in the gun safe butt down... the oil runs out of the receiver and rots the buttstock. Lube it, don't make the metal swim in oil!

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

Yes, given time, oil can eventually damage a stock.

Great classic

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

It is indeed.

Great job! I like the look vs. a totally "new" blue gun that is decades old. Best to ya',,,,!

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

I have one made 1941. Still very slick.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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I have a pre-war 37 it's 16 gauge sweet shooter !, nice job !

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Yes, more Ithaca

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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My favorite 🎉

I have a few 37s. All have the worn field look. Polychoke special.

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

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Good video

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I found an old featherlight at a pawnshop and jumped on it I wish it was the 18 inche barrel but hey I like it the way it is

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Good find.

Always remember boys ,and girls never fire your Ithaca 37 feather light without your limb saver on the butt. Your shoulder will thank you for it!

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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I love my m37 It also happens to be a slam fire my dad found in a pawn shop Then my grandfather on my mother's side has one with a poly choke on the end of it Maybe ill inherited one day

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

That would be nice.

My wife recently got her father's Ithaca 20 gauge model 37s, would you consider doing a complete breakdown video?

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

I'll consider that - thanks.

please do more on the ithaca

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

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Great video! Any 10mm videos coming down the pipeline by chance?

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

If there's enough interest, we can always do a video or two on the 10 Thrill-A-Meter.

@darkshark6gamer

4 жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone Fantastic! I'm looking to build a 10mm 2011 for my next carry gun soon, I don't even own a 10mm yet but I'm already hooked!

Nice job. I like all the old shotguns. I don't have any old ones, not from pre war time. I do have some Garands I love shooting and a 1947 Iver Johnson 22LR Safety Rifle that is a hoot to shoot. Squirrels and rabbits don't like it.

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

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I like stopping the restoration and having the battle borne look.

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

It turned out really well.

Any tips for removing the magazine tube from an 1951 production 20 guage? Also, any pointers on where to find a barrel for the same shotgun? I contacted Ithaca, but a new barrel is going to require an adapter. The cost for said adapter and barrel is going to run $750. The sales rep said their website was not up to date on pricing. I'd prefer to use an older barrel that doesn't require an adapter. I'd like to remove the mag tube in order to completely strip it all to bare metal and start from there with the bluing process. Not to mention, there is some rusting issues that need to be addressed. Hope you see this and have some advice. Thanks!

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

There's really no need to remove the magazine tube once the barrel, forend and action bar are removed from the receiver. it can be prepared and reblued in place. Finding one of the older style barrels is really hard to do - especially in 20 gauge. Best of luck finding one.

@ryanwiseley14

3 жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone Thanks! Guess I'll keep a better eye at the gun shows.

Iv got an older slam fire version 37 that im a little confused about. Its a pistol grip gun with a 4 shot tube and 18inch barrel and the brass beed front sight. I thought it was a stakeout model then realized there cut off right after the mag tube. Im wondering what exact configuration this 37 came in. The Vietnam Vet who owned it is no longer with us sadly and id just like to know if it should have a reg shock or not. If it does il gladly take the pistol grip off but will keep it if its original to the firearm. Any info greatly appreciate and can give serial number if needed

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

In all likelihood, the pistol grip was an aftermarket item. It would certainly be more controllable with a standard stock installed.

@Junior-fd8ux

3 жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone thanks for the info i do appreciate it. Its time to look for a stock to match up to the fore grip. Im over the pistol grip anyway and it sits in the back of the safe because of that lol. Have a great day

Did the Boyd’s stock fit in without any adjustments needed?

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect fit.

@tomcat1100

4 жыл бұрын

This is the only video I could find where someone had one! Nice to know and thank you for the knowledge! About to order one

I have 2. Both early .16 and 12 ga. The 12 has the pin through the nut to unscrew from mag tube. The nut is a ball of rust. Cannot get loose. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

Try saturating the nut with penetrating oil and let it sit for a while. Then add a little heat from a heat gun, or even a blow dryer. This usually works.

@samrumade9429

2 жыл бұрын

It worked,thanks!

@samrumade9429

2 жыл бұрын

What purpose does the pin serve? My 16 does not have it.

My 16 gage ithica model 37 is mint. Im going through all the old ammunition I got with it and im dealing with ejection issues. I think its with low brass only. Im here looking to confirm if you know if this is common.

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't ran into that before.

@jasonstewart3748

2 жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone I take that as a good sign. Its really old ammunition but its clean. I found a 2 7/8 shell mixed with the 2 3/4 I think it could have done something that can just be cleaned out.

Need new wood for mine; sent it to Gunsite for an upgrade, After done it was sent back, the driver ran over it in a fit of irrational “piety”. G made it whole but its mismatch?

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

Are you suggesting that the driver ran over it because God told him to? ( "piety" )

Just picked up a Ithaca 37 from the 1940s..

@Icarryone

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent find.

Nest shot I ever had

has anyone ever come across a 37 with a 20" barrel marked "mod" instead of "cyl" in a trench configuration?

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't.

@stevevecc3835

4 жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone neither have I and theres a guy on Gunbroker selling one with an opening bid of $5k and I think he's full of bull. www.gunbroker.com/item/872320468

Bom

@Icarryone

2 жыл бұрын

Obrigada.

Interested

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

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rock island imports a copy of the m37

@Icarryone

Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen one yet.

@fwi1298

Жыл бұрын

@@Icarryone classic firearms has them , it's where i got mine

Nice piece of History! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

@Icarryone

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy.