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[TrailerparkTrash]

I have to agree with Ron about being disappointed that retired members of the dept. were not able to buy these guns. I bought my S&W Model 15 when we transitioned to the 92f and I bought that when I retired. Even tho I knew the odds of obtaining one of the many Ithacas that I had carried in patrol while at 3 different stations were slim to none, I just wanted to have one to complete the "package" of weapons used while on the dept.

Retired members were initially going to be permitted to participate in purchasing them per a range sgt. I spoke to about a year prior to actually selling them. The reason I was told it was changed was because the County counsel thought there might be some liability if they did. I'm not an atty., but that doesn't seem to make sense since they allowed us to buy our duty revolvers and our Berettas when we retired.

While in the academy in 1976, I did buy a parkerized Ithaca Featherlight 37, with a 7+1 capacity. I only did so because we only had 5-10, minutes during breaks to practice disassembling/assembling them. With 83 Sheriff's cadets, I never had a chance to do so and we went on station rides while in the academy. We knew we'd be expected to break it down and make sure it functioned properly (other than actually shooting it of course). I still have it and being a lefty, I really like the fact that it extracts from the bottom.

Congratulations BC on obtaining yours and I hope the rest of you have the same luck.

Well, I for one am a witness to some darn near MINT perfect Model 37's that the department had in inventory. These few shotguns sat in armories that were never called upon for deployment. I know of a few people with rank that claimed them before any "peasant" deps could have a chance to get them.

I also have a 75 year old uncle that got from my deceased grandfather, a genuine issued Winchester lever gun with a genuine "LA Sheriff" engraving mark on the receiver. My uncle said that my grandfather bought it during the Biscailuz days as a surplus rifle when the department got rid of all their lever actions. I sure wish I had that gun.

[rikitikijave]

Yep. Know of a Lt. Who got minty one held back for him. I'm just hoping to get a crack at anything at this point.

[Gnome]

Have my letter email and cash ready. Just waiting on my check book order to come in. I mean really, who still uses checks!? Debit/Credit/Cash sales are quick money in hand. No waiting for check to clear (hopefully). LASD is so damn backwards sometime!

I'm at STARS all week, too..!

[Spec]

my name was called as well. I got lucky with a IDT stun bag 20" model. I picked it because I could pull the plug and load it 7+1. Pickings were very slim on the day I went.

on a side note I always grabbed the Ithacas over the new remingtons. I liked them better and they felt more agile in close quarters.

[CaptMike]

You guys seem to be getting some nice guns.

[Samuelx]

Hey Bobby and Spec, almost forgot to ask you - for your stunbag Ithacas, did they replace the rifled barrels with smooth bore before selling to you guys or are your barrels still rifled?

For those of you who have picked up - did you report to the main logistics counter (or where else) and what time would be the earliest you can line up?

Hey Gnome, I'll be on campus tomorrow (recruits in the gym and then CPT in the trailer) and Friday (dynamic scenario training) - come by and say wassap if you get a chance...

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Hey Bobby and Spec, almost forgot to ask you - for your stunbag Ithacas, did they replace the rifled barrels with smooth bore before selling to you guys or are your barrels still rifled?

For those of you who have picked up - did you report to the main logistics counter (or where else) and what time would be the earliest you can line up?

Hey Gnome, I'll be on campus tomorrow (recruits in the gym and then CPT in the trailer) and Friday (dynamic scenario training) - come by and say wassap if you get a chance...

Mine has a smooth bore, and the barrel looks perfect from the inside. This thing spent a lot more time getting tossed around than actually being shot.
Affirmative on the main logistics counter, I suppose you would be best to get there early. The logistics guy told me they line up early.

In retrospect, I recommend taking a rifle bag with you. I parked closer to the emporium, and it felt strange walking all the way back across the grounds with a shotgun in my hands.

[cindynles]

Nice score. I'm very jealous, I've been looking for a DSPS to add to my Ithaca 37 collection for awhile (if you ever get tired of it I'll be happy to give it a good home ).

You might want to check over on the Ithaca forum if you are looking for specific parts like a period correct stock.

http://www.ithacaowners.com/

If you are looking to have it restored or have any work done on it, these guys specialize in Ithaca shotguns.

http://www.diamondgunsmithing.com/

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Nice score. I'm very jealous, I've been looking for a DSPS to add to my Ithaca 37 collection for awhile (if you ever get tired of it I'll be happy to give it a good home ).

You might want to check over on the Ithaca forum if you are looking for specific parts like a period correct stock.

http://www.ithacaowners.com/

Thanks for the link, I will check it out. I didn't know these variants were desirable to collector. We are actually mandated to sign an agreement upon purchase that we are the intended permanent owner of the weapon.

What I would like to do is find a nice 18" or 20" Ithaca 37 with nice wood and parkerizing. They seem to be uncommon and expensive. Can you shed any light as to why nobody sells them or where to find one? The 37 is lighter and has smoother action and better natural pointing than Remingtons or Mossbergs.

[cindynles]

Thanks for the link, I will check it out. I didn't know these variants were desirable to collector. We are actually mandated to sign an agreement upon purchase that we are the intended permanent owner of the weapon.

What I would like to do is find a nice 18" or 20" Ithaca 37 with nice wood and parkerizing. They seem to be uncommon and expensive. Can you shed any light as to why nobody sells them or where to find one? The 37 is lighter and has smoother action and better natural pointing than Remingtons or Mossbergs.

Ithaca sells a "Defense" model now in an 18"-5 shot and 20"-8 shot configuration that are available with either wood or synthetic stocks. The issue with the new "defense" models is that the barrel is not removable.

[Samuelx]

Thanks Bobby!

[TrailerparkTrash]

I got my email a long time ago, when the lottery just started for the ithacas. I decided to toss it and pass on buyimg a crap gun. Instead, I came up with just a few bucks more and bought another LMT lower.

[micro911]

I've got mine last week. Kind of beat up but mechanically very sound. If you get stun bag shotguns, they have rifled barrels. Not very good for buckshots but great for slugs. My wood stock is pretty nice.

[SoCalDep]

It seems that some have rifled barrels and some don't... I'd make sure to check if that's important to you.

[WyattandDoc]

Have my letter email and cash ready. Just waiting on my check book order to come in. I mean really, who still uses checks!? Debit/Credit/Cash sales are quick money in hand. No waiting for check to clear (hopefully). LASD is so damn backwards sometime!

I'm at STARS all week, too..!

I heard some of them have the LAPD stamp on them. I think that would be cool to have. Not sure how many were purchased from them, but the history of that will be pretty cool someday.