Ithaca Model 37 Barrels

[BigUglyMan]

I'm new to this particular model of shotgun and have recently come into acquisition of one (no, I didn't pinch it out of the evidence locker :wink: )

I don't want to prune the original barrel but I was wondering if swapping barrels is as easy as getting another barrel and screwing it in.

Thanks

 

[BIGREDD]

They usually need some fitting... there were two different thread dimensions as well. :idea:

If you need anything at all for that shotty this is your man... he has all the old stock from the various Ithaca Factories that went south :wink:
Ron Sharp,
Sharps Guns LTD
RR#4 Dunnville Ontario, N1A 2W3
(905) 774 6368

 

[imarco]

x2 for Mr. Sharp. He knows his stuff, is fast and good to deal with.

 

[guntech]

If the serial number is on the barrel, barrels are not interchangable.

If the serial number is on the receiver, barrels are usually interchangable. They started numbering receivers around 855,000 I think.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Serial number on mine is on both the barrel and the receiver, hence my consternation.

 

[Greenhorse six]

Hey,I love these shotguns . O.K. guns with serial numbers above 855,000 will accept 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch cambered barrels interchangeably. Interchangeable barrels became available in 1957.

I've been looking for a shorter barrel too. you may have to get a long one and cut it down . find a 2nd barrel first, before you do anything.

 

[Farmboy]

The barrels will take the 3" but the reciever won't.

Once you shoot and try to eject the shell is to big to fit out the bottom.

Yes it's a pain to get out.

I do have an extra ribbed barrel with 3 choke tubes though if some one is interested. However it has a custom paint job and your mag tube must hold 7 :mrgreen: to fit the lug.

 

[guntech]

I have a 30 inch plain barrel for the newer model 37's altered for steel shot use (Skeet II Choke and forcing cone to 3 inch) that is just like new. $150 = shipping $10). If anyone is interested email or send a PM.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Mine is a plain barrel. I was thinking about trying to find another barrel, btu I could also just bite the bullet and pimp out an HP-9.

Decisions, decisions.