Ithaca model 37 wont feed help!

[adamkdoiron]

Hi everyone, i just picked up a 1956 model 37 ithaca in 20 gauge and while it shoots beautifully i noticed it has some feeding issues. It seems that every so often the shell wont eject from the magazine tube when the slide is racked, it sticks behind for some reason, but if i push it back and let it spring forward it will usually will sit just fine, i also noticed today that it ejected both the empty shell and a new shell at the same time?!! what is going on, it shoots so nicely but it is so annyoing to have these problems.

Also what does the yoke do? Is it supposed to clamp on the barrel on both sides, as mine doesnt seem to touch both sides but the barrel is tight.

My gun



When the shell doesnt come fully forward


the slide wont rack completely


if i seat the shell like this it works fine


also the yoke doesnt touch on the right side of the barrel.

[ar15barrels]

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[tr6guns]

1.Have you stripped and cleaned completely ? 2. Could be your Primary and or secondary cartridge stops are not engaging. Or are you short stroking the pump action?

[CASEC]

I can tell to a certainty that it is beyond repair and a hazard to keep around the house. Just ship it to me and I'll take care of disposal. PM for shipping address.

[Dr. Dimento]

Clean out your mag. tube and check spring and see if it has flats worn on outside edges. Probably does. Go to ithacagun.com # 42 magazine spring 5 shot 20 GA. pt.# 372042-MS5, $6.50. Hope that helps. Fine shotguns.