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Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight

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description Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Overview

The Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight is an American pump-action shotgun based on a design introduced by the Ithaca Gun Company in 1937. Its loading and ejection functions share an opening on the underside of the receiver, leaving both sides comparatively enclosed and allowing spent shells to eject downward. The Featherlight designation identifies lightweight field-oriented versions intended principally for hunting and general sporting use.

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Why does the Ithaca Model 37 load and eject from the bottom?

The Model 37 uses a unique bottom-ejection design where both loading and ejection occur through a single port on the underside of the receiver. Originally patented by John Browning and John Pedersen, this design leaves both sides of the receiver solid, making the gun naturally ambidextrous and popular with left-handed shooters.

Does the Ithaca Model 37 have a disconnect on the trigger, and can it slam-fire?

Original pre-1975 Ithaca Model 37s were manufactured without a trigger disconnect, meaning that if the trigger is held down while cycling the action, the gun will fire upon chambering a round, a behavior known as slam-fire. Models produced after approximately 1975 include a trigger disconnect, so this feature depends on the manufacturing date of the specific gun.

Is the Ithaca Gun Company still producing the Model 37 today?

The Ithaca Gun Company has changed ownership multiple times over the decades, and the Model 37 has been produced in various locations including Ithaca, New York, and later Ohio. The brand has continued to offer the Model 37 in limited production runs in recent years, though availability and specific configurations vary.

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