Ithaca 37 for sale on Web...

[CaribRadDoc]

I have just begun my fore into combat shotguns, thanks in no part to Sandman. Always looking, and learning about the different models throughout their evolution. But, I have to admit, if I bought this one my wife's head would explode...I barely survived the Thompson I pried away from Sandman.

 

https://www.legacy-collectibles.com/rifles/shotguns/rarest%20%20of%20the%20ww2%20trench%20shotguns%20-%20ithaca%20model%2037.html

 

 

Many thanks to all of you who have shared your vast knowledge on this and many other subjects on this board

 

Andy

 

Sorry, edited title as it looked like I was selling. My apologies

Edited March 8, 2022 by CaribRadDoc

[TSMGguy]

Love the Ithaca Model 37, a classic JM Browning design. Clearly, I'll never own a WWII Model 37 trench gun.

[jim c 351]

TSMGguy,

I thought the Ithaca 37 was a descendant of the Rem 1917, a John Pedersen design.

Jim C

[Oldtrooper]

TSMGguy,

I thought the Ithaca 37 was a descendant of the Rem 1917, a John Pedersen design.

Jim C

Jim C ... Ithaca used the Remington Model 17, designed by John Browning as their model, and made modification, such as simplifying and cost-saving alterations of the firing pin and ejection mechanism ... This was the work of Ithaca designer Harry Howland in 1931. After gearing for production of their new shotgun as the Ithaca Model 33 in 1933, Ithaca discovered a Pedersen patent that would not expire until 1937, and production had to be delayed. In 1937,

[jim c 351]

OK, I understand.

Browning designed the M17 and Pedersen patented it.

Jim C

[BillyDixon]

with prices like this no wonder young guys arnt interested in collecting,, just sayn

[StrangeRanger]

In this case you'd be paying for the provenance not just for the gun and arguably you will never find a trench gun with better provenance. Is the asking price too high? I agree with you that it is but the market will tell