Lot 396:
Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 12-Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun
Sold for: $200
Description
An Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight pump-action shotgun. Constructed from blued steel with a wooden buttstock and a ribbed wooden forend. The receiver features engraved scenes, depicting flying ducks on the left side and a hunting dog with game birds on the right. Markings on the barrel read “ITHACA GUN CO. INC. ITHACA, N.Y. MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT © USE 12 GA-2 3/4 SHELLS ONLY MADE IN U.S.A.” and “TESTED FULL,” indicating a 12-gauge capacity for 2 3/4-inch shells with a full choke. A serial number, “675362,” is visible on the underside of the receiver and magazine tube. The shotgun is fitted with a rubber buttplate marked “Pachmayr GUN WORKS LOS ANGELES CALIF.”
Condition report:
The overall apparent condition shows considerable wear to the blued metal finish, including numerous scratches and areas of surface rust. The wooden components exhibit multiple dings, scratches, and significant finish loss, consistent with active use and age. The Pachmayr buttplate shows wear and some deterioration, particularly around the screw holes.
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