New Ithaca M37

Once I downloaded the catelogue I was able to see more product info and the 12’s are indeed 3” chambered. Is the 3” chamber an Ohio modification or have the M37’s been magnum capable for some time? Also does anyone have recent experience with a Canadian supplier?
 
International Harvester said:
Once I downloaded the catelogue I was able to see more product info and the 12’s are indeed 3” chambered. Is the 3” chamber an Ohio modification or have the M37’s been magnum capable for some time? Also does anyone have recent experience with a Canadian supplier?
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I believe the 3" chamber was offered in 1987 by ithaca and they referred to it as the 87, although I am not entirely certain of this. 3" Chambers in guns labeled 37 is a fairly recent change up and I am not sure when it happened in relation to the move.
 
From what I have read the very first 3 inch Magnum M37 Ithaca was introduced in 12 gauge 1978. And although in its infancy since 1974 (replace the recently discontinued 16 gauge of 73) the 3 inch 20 gauge was announced in 1978 but did not actually appear until 1979. Cheers
 
A 3 inch 28 gauge is a "solution" to a problem that doesn't exist. Why ruin a good thing. If you really have to have more payload than the hull holds, go for a 20 gauge.

While I like the Ithaca as a pump gun that just plain works, I think the new generation is seriously overpriced for a pump gun.
I thought that when the Ithaca Deerslayer came out, we had the perfect survival gun for the Arctic - back when nobody else had a rifle sighted pump gun.
Just one man's opinion, of course.
 
saskbooknut said:
A 3 inch 28 gauge is a "solution" to a problem that doesn't exist. Why ruin a good thing. If you really have to have more payload than the hull holds, go for a 20 gauge.

While I like the Ithaca as a pump gun that just plain works, I think the new generation is seriously overpriced for a pump gun.
I thought that when the Ithaca Deerslayer came out, we had the perfect survival gun for the Arctic - back when nobody else had a rifle sighted pump gun.
Just one man's opinion, of course.
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Agree 100% on the 3" not required. It took me along time to give up the bucks for one of the new generations of Ithaca 37 and if it wasn't a 28ga I never would have
Mind you after I got it was more than pleased
Cheers
 
Benelli is making a 3 inch 28 gauge self loader and I believe some of the new O/U 28 gauge shotguns are being chambered for 3 inch 28 gauge shells.Fiocchi is making 3 inch 28 gauge shells.

At some point ,I would like to have a 3 inch 28 gauge gun to use and try out.At present time, the cost of the new 3 inch Benelli is just a bit to much for me.Many of the old school shooters are against the 3 inch 28 gauge.It could be a bit ahead of its time .Lead is still legal in the uplands and target ranges,but I believe in time all lead shot will be banned.With steel being the cheapest non tox shot available and it being less effective than lead,the 3 inch 28 gauge shell could come into its own,as a way to keep the 28 gauge as a useful gauge for field use,when using steel shot.

Even now I have no doubt the 3 inch 28 gauge would be useful for those hunting pheasants with a 28 gauge.Much like the 3 inch adds more shot to the 20 gauge.

As far as it goes ,the only gauge needed now a days is the 12 gauge.There are very light weight 12 gauge guns and ammo available ,as well as heavy guns and loads ,up to the big 3 1/2 inch 12 gauge for duck,and goose hunting.No need for a 10,16,20,28 or 410.The 12 gauge can do it all.Its just nice to be a little different and use something different than what every other fellow is shooting.:)

The above is just my opinion and you are free to agree or disagree with me ,as you choose.:)
 
agree with "28 gauge". The 12 gauge with the right ammo does it all and little need for much else.

About the only thing I like about say the 20 gauge is the compactness of some models.
 
28 gauge said:
Benelli is making a 3 inch 28 gauge self loader and I believe some of the new O/U 28 gauge shotguns are being chambered for 3 inch 28 gauge shells.Fiocchi is making 3 inch 28 gauge shells.

At some point ,I would like to have a 3 inch 28 gauge gun to use and try out.At present time, the cost of the new 3 inch Benelli is just a bit to much for me.Many of the old school shooters are against the 3 inch 28 gauge.It could be a bit ahead of its time .Lead is still legal in the uplands and target ranges,but I believe in time all lead shot will be banned.With steel being the cheapest non tox shot available and it being less effective than lead,the 3 inch 28 gauge shell could come into its own,as a way to keep the 28 gauge as a useful gauge for field use,when using steel shot.

Even now I have no doubt the 3 inch 28 gauge would be useful for those hunting pheasants with a 28 gauge.Much like the 3 inch adds more shot to the 20 gauge.

As far as it goes ,the only gauge needed now a days is the 12 gauge.There are very light weight 12 gauge guns and ammo available ,as well as heavy guns and loads ,up to the big 3 1/2 inch 12 gauge for duck,and goose hunting.No need for a 10,16,20,28 or 410.The 12 gauge can do it all.Its just nice to be a little different and use something different than what every other fellow is shooting.:)

The above is just my opinion and you are free to agree or disagree with me ,as you choose.:)
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If you were going to make any of them take a 3" would not the 16ga be a better choice vs a 28ga
Sorry but anyone can use and own a 12ga LOL
Cheers
 
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