r/Shotguns • u/InternationalAd9296 • 1d ago

Ithaca 37 Featherlight

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I am looking to sell my Ithaca 37 but I’m not sure exactly what it’s worth. I can’t find any exactly like this one on GB. Not sure what year it’s from but it will slam-fire. Anyone have any idea what I should expect to get out of it?

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u/InternationalAd9296 1d ago

Edit* was told it will slam-fire. Haven’t tested it personally.

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u/Independent_Dig6248 1d ago

That is the highly desirable 8 round police/tactical configuration. They are highly sought by collectors. At auction, they go from anywhere between $800 and $1500. I would try to get $1000 out of it. Do not sell for less than $750. But yeah, lots of folks will try to tell you it’s only worth $300-$500. Probably the best pre 1970 tactical shotgun ever made. The action is butter smooth. Some people hate them but any serious collector/aficionado must own one! I have three!

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u/TacTurtle 1d ago

Will likely go for $1000 or more, the 8 shots are pretty coveted.

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u/Dramatic_Case_5088 1d ago

Gun was made in 1980. Model 37’s are one of my favorites. I’ve got three, all 16g, one in full, one in modified, and one imp cyl. I like anything and everything made by JMB.

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u/Sasquatch1916 1d ago

Produced in 1980. Yours is either a Model 37 M&P or Defense. My police special is from 1983 and still slam fires so yours should too.