school me on ithica model 37s shotguns!

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Originally Posted by Sheppadu

Thanks for the reply. I can't stand recoil pads and spacers, but after getting a quote to re-stock mine (with comparable wood) upon purchase for a 15-5/8" LOP, I went with the hated pad and spacer. I haven't weighed the RBL, but it seems considerably heavier than my similarly spec'd English doubles. Nevertheless, it fits me, mounts and points well, and appears that it will be a great field gun. I agree about the engraving, but on the whole, I think the RBL is a good value.

That's the beauty of mine, I custom ordered them to LOP, with the upgraded wood.

Essentially they are both fully optioned out, sequentially numbered guns.

[clevishook]

Originally Posted by mfp4073

Something I found a while ago at a gun show. Man did I like it a lot. Stevens model 520-30 trench gun. This one is probably from about 1938 I think, asking price was $750, but probably could have gotten it for $600. BUT had not a drop of cash on me at the time..... that thing is just sexy. Maybe we need a trenchgun thread.

Couple of beauties there. Thanks for the pic.

[mfp4073]

Originally Posted by ShadyRascal

I had an 870 Wingmaster from about 1984 until a few years ago. Very pretty gun that I had many memories with, Sold it when I bought a Beretta O/U. It was a 12 gauge, I would like one like it in a 20.

I found one today, some pitting on (not in), dings in the wood, some numbers lightly engraved on the receiver, older gun. Might have been an ex police gun I suppose. Guy wanted $300. Seemed high to me for a weapon that was kinda beat up. Thoughts?

[KLboxeR]

Originally Posted by mfp4073

I found one today, some pitting on (not in), dings in the wood, some numbers lightly engraved on the receiver, older gun. Might have been an ex police gun I suppose. Guy wanted $300. Seemed high to me for a weapon that was kinda beat up. Thoughts?

Is that for an Ithaca or something else?

It does sound a little steep if its a 37 in rough condition, but I'm always surprised at how much they bring.

I think almost any rust free, functioning pump is probably worth $200 and the 37 certainly brings a premium above that, so you may not be far apart. It all depends on how much you want it. I've overpaid by a little at times when it's something I really want and it'll be more hassle to keep looking.

[mfp4073]

Originally Posted by KLboxeR

Is that for an Ithaca or something else?

It does sound a little steep if its a 37 in rough condition, but I'm always surprised at how much they bring.

I think almost any rust free, functioning pump is probably worth $200 and the 37 certainly brings a premium above that, so you may not be far apart. It all depends on how much you want it. I've overpaid by a little at times when it's something I really want and it'll be more hassle to keep looking.

Thought I mentioned it. Was a Remington 870 wingmaster.

[NDEBT]

I bought another one. I think it was a set up as said in the gun thread . I love 37's .This one is almost perfect.

[KLboxeR]

Originally Posted by NDEBT

I bought another one. I think it was a set up as said in the gun thread . I love 37's .This one is almost perfect.

Sweet!

[NDEBT]

Originally Posted by NDEBT

I bought another one. I think it was a set up as said in the gun thread . I love 37's .This one is almost perfect.

I use my shot guns more than most. people talk about the 870 and I have a few. I'll grab a 37 for a pump over them every time. I have never had one not cycle and I have shot a bunch.

[enduro0125]

Ithaca

[ShadyRascal]

Got mine out last weekend.