28: ITHACA 12GA MODEL 37 FEATHERLIGHT

Ithaca 12 gauge Model 37 (serial #:55387)
Smooth walnut pistol-grip stock and grooved fore-arm with a Pachmayr rubber recoil pad. The right of the receiver is stamped 'U.S.', and ''P'' on barrel at the breech and ''P'' on top of receiver. Barrel with bayonet lug and heat shield. With canvas sling and soft rifle sleeve.

From an American Rifleman article May, 2020.

''The serial numbers had an ''S'' prefix and were in a lower range (S1000-S23000) than the guns made previously. The guns were marked ''U.S.'' on the right side of the receiver with ''P'' proofmarks on the receiver and barrel. The stocks were unmarked. Like the South Vietnamese riot guns, these ''S-prefix'' U.S. military Model 37s were not fitted with bayonet adapters. One exception was a later (1963) U.S. Air Force order for 206 guns of this type fitted with the same general type of handguard/bayonet adapter used with the World War II Model 37 trench guns.''

This gun qualifies for shipping directly to a holder of FFL Type 03 License - Collector of Curios and Relics.
Measures overall 38 inches with 20 inch barrel.
Very good condition, 90% or better finish, stock with very few dings. Heat shield appears to have been modified.
$1,000 - $2,000