![]() ![]() While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 submachine guns.Īfter World War II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. With the depression dragging on and another war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. In 1937, it was released as the Ithaca 37. ![]() After gearing for production of their new shotgun as the Ithaca Model 33 in 1933, Ithaca discovered a Pedersen patent that would not expire until 1937, and production had to be delayed. They used the Remington Model 17 as their model and made modifications-such as simplifying and cost-saving alterations of the firing pin and ejection mechanism, the work of Ithaca designer Harry Howland in 1931 -while waiting for related patents to expire. I would call the finish 85% or better with the major issue being 2 decent scratches on the side of the frame in the serial number area.Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company sought to produce a pump-action shotgun to compete with the ubiquitous Winchester Model 1912. Were the Ithaca's blued orĭoes it sound as is the frame and slide are a match? Any info you can provide on the markings would be helpful. Looking online I can only find info for 6 digit serial numbers so this one has me slightly confused with the 5 digit number with a letter.ġ) Serial number right side frame1377x with a letter B stamped after the s/nĢ) Letters TAB11 stamped above serial numberģ) Inspector initials FJA stamped on left side frame along with proof markĤ) Slide engraved Ithaca Gun Company (I believe) Ithaca, NYĥ) No US Property markings or government markings that I could findĦ) small lanyard loop on bottom rear of magazine wellħ) Finish appears blued with some wear. I have a few questions that I hope some of you may be able to help me with. ![]() Today I stumbled across an Ithaca 1911 in the local gun store and I think i can pick it up for a pretty reasonable price. ![]()
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