Guns International #: 102084493
Seller's Inventory #: Sold

Category - Military Shotguns - US - Ithaca Shotguns - Model 37

Category
Military Shotguns - US
Ithaca Shotguns - Model 37

RARE Ithaca Model 37 Riot Shotgun Martially Marked Cartouche Stock Stamping

Description:
SOLD -  Funds Received 

This Ithaca RIot shotgun is believed to have been acquired as part of the 1940's "blanket procurement program", a U.S. government initiative to scour commercial and civilian sources for new and used shotguns, of which the government had a mighty need.  THey  were issued as primary armament to home front defensive units (like the "State Guard" units acting in lieu of federalized National Guard units or security forces at vital industrial establishments) and were also given to police and militia forces in lieu of weapons that could be recalled for Army issue. The accepted shotguns typically show a combination of standard commercial markings and hand-stamped inspection and approval markings, with this example having a "P" stamped on the chamber and receiver, "flaming bomb" on the barrel, and "US" on the receiver, in addition to the standard (matching serialized) barrel markings and roll-stamped receiver game bird scenes. The forearm and pistol grip are both checkered, 20 inch barrels and 13 1/2 inch length of pull. It also has the cartouche markings on the stock.  Serial number matching on barrel and reciever.  Please let me know if you have any questions, or interested in the shotgun

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge