'69 Ithaca Model 37R value

[-hanko]

NOTHING is smoother than a 37? Hmm. My 1975 870 Wingmaster 20ga may disagree with that.

Yeah, but that's my experience. It currently encompasses 1941 with a parked finish turning a nice patina. No U.S. markings, but Ithaca states SN was from a group originally shipped to the Baltimore naval yard. Same story with the other Ithaca, a more recent DSPS with 20" or so barrel and long mag.

Second smoothest in my collection is a BPS upland special in 20ga.

Smoothness is obviously a ymmv thing.

[NapalmCheese]

Thanks for all the info!

Last question is is it ok to shoot 00 buck through the full choke?

Buck will be fine. It might pattern great, it might pattern terrible. You'll likely want a buffered load of hard lead buckshot without a flight control style wad.

Smaller buckshot would fare better IMO.

[JagerDog]

The 37 is arguably the finest upland pump. Personally, I think they're too light (punishing and a bit whippy) for steady waterfowl or clays shooting.

Not sure why "slam fire" would be a positive in either venue.

Full choke has few real world applications anymore.

[condor]

If the serial number is over 855,000 the barrels are interchangeable. Under and they need to be fitted which could effect value. 30" F isn't that desirable, but if the bbls can be changed it's not that big of a deal. Value non-int $150 to $200. Int $250 to $350 depending on condition and geographic location.
Great guns....

[Ducky's Dad]

Full choke has few real world applications anymore.

The only time I hunt with anything other than full is for ducks, and that's only because of the way steel patterns.

[JagerDog]

The only time I hunt with anything other than full is for ducks, and that's only because of the way steel patterns.

So?

One can choose to hunt quail, pheasant over pointers or close working flushers, etc. with anything they want. Doesn't make it the best choice.

[Ducky's Dad]

So?

One can choose to hunt quail, pheasant over pointers or close working flushers, etc. with anything they want. Doesn't make it the best choice.

You might want to re-read your prior post.

Full choke has few real world applications anymore.

"Few real world applications"???
I'm guessing you don't hunt a lot of wild birds or bunnies. Try wild chukar with anything other than full?

[JagerDog]

You might want to re-read your prior post.

"Few real world applications"???
I'm guessing you don't hunt a lot of wild birds or bunnies. Try wild chukar with anything other than full?

Well..you'd guess wrong.

I killed 100's of cottontails while killing 1000+ quail hunting with a skeet choke. 100's of pheasant with nothing tighter than modified.

I'll stick with "few real world applications".

Shooting heads off standing turkeys...but then that's mostly done with specialty turkey chokes nowadays.

27 yard handicap trap.

Maybe you need a better dog.

[Ducky's Dad]

Open chokes are a crutch for guys who don't shoot well. Or for guys who shoot preserve birds.

[JagerDog]

Open chokes are a crutch for guys who don't shoot well. Or for guys who shoot preserve birds.

Haha...or guys who can get their gun up in time and want to leave something to eat.

Them South Dakota preserve birds act wild.

[condor]

Open chokes are a crutch for guys who don't shoot well. Or for guys who shoot preserve birds.

And full chokes are for people who don't know which end of the duck call to blow on....

[GREASY357]

so I'm an idiot and was looking at the patent number haha

I think it's actually 1950's. 309XXX


maybe the solid rib isn't factory due to the SN?

[NapalmCheese]

so I'm an idiot and was looking at the patent number haha

I think it's actually 1950's. 309XXX


maybe the solid rib isn't factory due to the SN?

Be advised that a serial number that low indicates that the barrel was hand fit to your receiver, and as such you can't just buy any other barrel and expect it to fit. You CAN send your gun in and have a barrel fitted, but it will cost more than just buying an off the shelf Ithica 37 barrel.

As for if the rib is factory, does the rib have any markings on it? Aftermarket ribs had brand names on them.

[GREASY357]

As for if the rib is factory, does the rib have any markings on it? Aftermarket ribs had brand names on them.

The rib does not have any markings. But based on this (from ithaca's site) this one is a standard and not a "solid rib"