In 1976 the Ithaca Gun Company produced a commemorative gun for the 200th birthday of our nation that embodied many of the “classic” features of the prewar Model 37.
The guns were 12 ga with a 28-inch, vent rib barrel, choked modified with a silver-colored center bead. The forend is the small rounded pre-war style with the pre-war checkering pattern. The butt stock has the pre-war checkering pattern which goes over the wrist of the stock. The grip cap has a pewter likeness of Lou Smith with a Model 37 over his shoulder.
The right side of the receiver is engraved with the Ithaca Heritage Eagle, the left side is engraved with a “Right to Bear Arms” scroll. All parts visible through the ejection port are jeweled. A special serial number sequence was used, starting with USA0001 and ending with serial number USA1976.
Comes in a hard black simulated leather luggage-type gun case with red plush lining factory from Ithaca. Gun has been used very little. Does have a few marks. Please check pics. Very nice Ithaca Model 37 and a rare one! Overall very nice shape!!!!!!
Very nice! I've got an unfired 1880-1980 Ithaca Centennial English stock 24 inch 12ga. This would make a nice piece to go along with it. Too bad my gun fund is short. Love me some Ithaca pumps! If it were a 16ga I'd risk robbing an armored truck......
I was busy with high school kids yesterday pulling in square bales of wheat straw and couldn't tend to financial matters. Made sure this morning I had the cash in hand before I purchased this Ithaca. Cant believe I missed it.
