[Glashaus]

I just picked this up off of a Gunbroker auction from a vendor that specializes in police trade ins and confiscations.

It is a factory Ithaca M37 Riot, 20" barrel, parkerized, no trigger disconnect, old school shotgun fun! The last M37 I had was a DSPS riot gun about 30 years ago, I think that I traded it on a deal for my first SPAS 12, I was always on the look out for a M37 riot, they have great balance and handle very well.



















The serial number puts it real close to the block that the Navy bought in the late 60's. From a tag that was on it when I picked it up at my FFL, I believe that this M37 came from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol. So far the vendor has put up four of these, two are current auctions.

 

[Wasted ammo]

Very nice gun and a blast to slam fire. That model is getting more and more rare and valuable. Those guns have a very good feel and natural point of aim. Even the field grade guns from the 70-80's have that feel with most of the weight toward the rear.

Cool gun you have good taste.

 

[75nova]

Don't slam fire it..it will break. And start misfiring..ask me how I know..don't ruin a nice gun

 

[M1A's r BEST]

We ain't broke one yet from slam firing it.

We don't do it all the time, but sometimes, things just happen. Especially when dad was wearing heavy gloves to keep his fingers warm on those WV mountain grouse hunts. He did it often enough he went and bought a Rem. 1100 for the cold days when he wore gloves.

I don't like slam firing them anyway because the darn things kick so hard you need to have it well braced (like on your shoulder) anyway.

I did clamp my 8 shot M37 under my arm one day and slam fire 8 00 buck shot loads out of it but I didn't hit much besides the dirt on the bank around the target. That bead sight is there for a reason.

Out of curiosity, what did you break?

 

[Buzz J]

I broke my firing pin slam firing, won't make that mistake again.

 

[ray55classic]

Nice score Tom, that's some nicely figured walnut hidden under that beautiful patina.
I bet she pumps smooth as butter.

 

[75nova]

I never disassembled it to look..it was an old beater gun didn't care much about it. i bought from a show just to fart around with it. for like $75. it worked fine for month's..slam fired the bejesus out of it. Then started getting random clicks with no shell going off. It's buried way in the back of the safe.. haven't messed with it in ten years or more probably..

 

[ray55classic]

Tom I was gonna say your M37's a peach , she was cycled a lot and fired very little,
so everything's worn in without being worn out.

 

[CeeJay]

That is AWESOME!!! I love the look of those shotguns, plain and simple and bad a**! Great pick up for sure, one day I hope to be able to find one similar. Congrats!!

 

[Glashaus]

Nice score Tom, that's some nicely figured walnut hidden under that beautiful patina.
I bet she pumps smooth as butter.

Thanks Ray! It does have a hell of a nice piece of wood on it! These old 37's are great shotguns, very smooth. I don't think that this one saw much use at all, like most ex police guns, there are some good deals out there if you keep looking and keep your eyes and wallet open!

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

That gun is in very nice shape for being an ex-PD weapon. The wood and metal are not all beat up. You did very well.

 

[kabanchik]

ALWAYS was one of my favorite shotguns, rugged and reliable; a classic beauty that NEVER goes out of style. Congratulations!!

 

[proudofmyboys]

Shot them for many years with SP. The recoil seams double that of my 870 with the same slugs. It does have a classic look and very easy to maintain. Surprised they are becoming popular.

 

[M1Army]

I really like that!

Very nice score!

M1Army