[wjcsux]

I heard that Ithica was bought by Remington awhile ago. I think they are only making over-and-under doubles now. I have three Model 37's. One is a standard 12 gauge, one is a 20 and the third is a 12 gauge riot gun that formerly belonged to the NM State Police. The State Police decided to replace the model 37's with Remington 870's because the 37's were "old". I bought mine from a local gun shop. The gun was made in the late 50's and is still in excellent shape.

I like the Ithica better than either the Winchester 12 or the Remington 870 because of the bottom eject feature. An Ithica pump is almost impossible to jamb.

[epow]

I have three Model 37's. One is a standard 12 gauge, one is a 20 and the third is a 12 gauge riot gun

OK, now stop that kind of talk. You're making me so jealous that I may have to talk to the bank about a loan so I can buy my own Ithaca, if I can find one that is.

I have always thought that a 20 gauge mod 37 with a 26" barrel and Improved Cylinder choke like the one my great-uncle had would be the ideal quail gun for Florida's thick palmetto patch woods, but I have never actually fired one myself. I don't bird hunt anymore due to a debilitating muscle disease so it's just hypothetical anyway.