Ithica Model 37 Featherlight Police Riot ShotGun

[MoPatriot]

I got one from a friend who bought it from a police auction in 1985.. What do you guys think of them??

[slick_711]

20", parkerized, wood furniture, 12ga? Pretty much a standard 37 I think, I don't recall any major differences. I've never owned one but shot them quite a bit, in my experiences the 37 is a very sturdy action.

It's also one of the few shotguns that can be slam fired. That's really more of a fun point than anything else, though it can be useful for CQB or drills if you're good with a shotgun and can quickly recover from 12ga recoil. If you didn't pay a ton for it you got a nice gun on your hands, enjoy it!

[MoPatriot]

I paid 50 dollars for it (shipping included) back in 1989.. Sits in my closet, ready to protect

[-hanko]

I got one from a friend who bought it from a police auction in 1985.. What do you guys think of them??

I love mine...did you get the long mag or the short one??

It's the smoothest pump you'll find.

Your price makes me pretty damned envious...nice work.

Post some pics. Now, please.

-hanko

[MoPatriot]

5 rnd mag, I think it is the short?? All I know is it was sold as is after coming out of a police cruiser, or so my friend says when he sold it to me. I would post pics, but they are in Az, I am currently in Missouri LOL

[Ron-Solo]

They are great guns. I've carried one at work for 32+ years and also own one personally. They are solid and reliable. Congrats on a great purchase.

[MoPatriot]

THANKS !!! I have had people offer me money for it and I refuse it each and every time. The friend that sold it to me also tried to buy it back, which I refused LOL

[Someguy925]

I got one from a friend who bought it from a police auction in 1985.. What do you guys think of them??

My understanding is that they have a very strong design because where you put the shells in are also where the shells come out as well.

I would totally keep it as my friend loves his to death.

[MoPatriot]

Yes, that is the setup.. And I dont ever plan on gettig rid of it either !!

[BigDogatPlay]

+1... great shotgun taken from a Browning design. LAPD and LASD standard for decades and it's hard to argue with it on that basis.

Enjoy it and don't let anyone talk you out of it.

[Ron-Solo]

LASD is finally replacing some guns that have been in continous service since the 1960's. They are out 24/7/365 and are still going strong.

[bsg]

i don't own one but would like to; slick as snot.

[AJAX22]

I own a 5 round, I absolutly love it.... I have recouring fantasies about the long tube though.... I'd strangle a bushel of puppies to get one of them...

Some day.... Some day

[Al LaVodka]

Sure as hell didn't cost me any $50...
Al

[bsg]

Sure as hell didn't cost me any $50...
Al

sweet; beautiful specimen.