Ithaca 37 3" capability

[svenrh]

Does anyone know if a non-magnum receiver Ithaca 37 is safe to fire 3" shells. This would be of course with a barrel chambered for 3" shells installed.
I have a magnum marked receiver and a non magnum receiver, and I can't detect any difference between the two in regards to any dimensional differences on any of the parts.

 

[dgludwig]

Best to contact Ithaca with your (interesting) question. If you do, let us know what you find out.

 

[Slopemeno]

My guess is, among other differences, the ejector is mounted further to the rear on the 3".

 

[svenrh]

I'm waiting for an answer from Ithaca. I will forward their answer as soon as I get it.

 

[jrothWA]

google dimondale gunsmith in..

Ithaca, NY. He former Engineer for Ithaca, give him SN and he'll tell you right.

 

[WA Shooter]

Ithaca 37 3" 12 gauge

When you want to know about Mod.37 check Walter Snyder's book.
The differences are: receiver, action bar, shell carrier, and the firing pin are longer.
The trigger plate is farther back and the bolt looks shorter.
If you fire the 3" shell, I believe,you would not be able to eject it.
I am a fan and collector of the 37, I've bought and sold many of them over the years and I now have 24 of them in my collection.

 

[BarkeyVA]

I installed a replacement barrel chambered for 3" shells on my 12 ga. Model 37 that was made in 1972. I assumed the gun would handle 3" shells. WRONG! The first time I shot a 3" shell in it the spent shell would not eject. I had to take the barrel off to get it out.