Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Ithaca Gun Company Model 37 Featherlight.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ithaca Gun Company
Model: 37 Featherlight
Serial: 371203906
Date of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: 20 Gauge / 2 3/4"
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28" Barrel with Fixed Modified Choke
Optics/Sights: Orange Fiber Optic Front
Stock/Grips: Gloss Finished Walnut Buttstock and Forend with Fluer-De-Lis Checkering
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is engraved with a waterfowl game scene. The right side of the receiver is engraved with an upland game scene.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca 37 Featherlight shotgun is a classic, fast-handling field gun that blends elegant styling with practical performance, representing one of the most refined evolutions of the long-running Ithaca 37 shotgun platform. Its lineage traces back to a 1915 patent by renowned firearms designer John Moses Browning, originally developed as the Remington Model 17 shotgun, and later refined by the Ithaca Gun Company to compete with the widely used Winchester Model 1912 shotgun. With key improvements by Ithaca designer Harry Howland—including simplification of the firing and ejection systems—the design was ultimately released in 1937 after patent delays, incorporating the now-signature bottom-loading and bottom-ejecting action that keeps the receiver sides closed to the elements and contributes to the smooth, reliable pump-action operation seen in this example. Introduced during the hardships of the Great Depression and on the eve of World War II, the Model 37 endured to become one of the longest-running pump-action shotgun designs ever produced. The Featherlight variant builds upon that legacy as a lighter, more responsive configuration, and chambered in 20-gauge with 2 3/4-inch capability, it offers excellent balance and reduced recoil, ideal for extended time in the field. Its 28-inch barrel with a fixed modified choke provides versatile patterning for both upland birds and waterfowl. A bright orange fiber-optic front sight provides quick, intuitive target acquisition in changing light conditions.
Model: 37 Featherlight
Serial: 371203906
Date of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: 20 Gauge / 2 3/4"
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 28" Barrel with Fixed Modified Choke
Optics/Sights: Orange Fiber Optic Front
Stock/Grips: Gloss Finished Walnut Buttstock and Forend with Fluer-De-Lis Checkering
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is engraved with a waterfowl game scene. The right side of the receiver is engraved with an upland game scene.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ithaca 37 Featherlight shotgun is a classic, fast-handling field gun that blends elegant styling with practical performance, representing one of the most refined evolutions of the long-running Ithaca 37 shotgun platform. Its lineage traces back to a 1915 patent by renowned firearms designer John Moses Browning, originally developed as the Remington Model 17 shotgun, and later refined by the Ithaca Gun Company to compete with the widely used Winchester Model 1912 shotgun. With key improvements by Ithaca designer Harry Howland—including simplification of the firing and ejection systems—the design was ultimately released in 1937 after patent delays, incorporating the now-signature bottom-loading and bottom-ejecting action that keeps the receiver sides closed to the elements and contributes to the smooth, reliable pump-action operation seen in this example. Introduced during the hardships of the Great Depression and on the eve of World War II, the Model 37 endured to become one of the longest-running pump-action shotgun designs ever produced. The Featherlight variant builds upon that legacy as a lighter, more responsive configuration, and chambered in 20-gauge with 2 3/4-inch capability, it offers excellent balance and reduced recoil, ideal for extended time in the field. Its 28-inch barrel with a fixed modified choke provides versatile patterning for both upland birds and waterfowl. A bright orange fiber-optic front sight provides quick, intuitive target acquisition in changing light conditions.
Aesthetically, this Featherlight reflects the traditional craftsmanship long associated with Ithaca, featuring a deep blued finish paired with a gloss-finished walnut buttstock and forend, both accented by fine fleur-de-lis checkering for a secure grip and refined appearance. Enhancing its sporting character, the receiver is tastefully engraved with a waterfowl scene on the left side, while an upland game scene on the right, tying together its functional versatility with classic field gun styling.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1165198690 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-12 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
420 |





