Ithaca Mod. 37 barrel compatibility?

[wizrd]

Ithaca Model 37 Featherlite 12 Ga. serial # 8552XX - My seach says mnfr'd. about 1963, is that correct? I also think the interchangeable barrels appeared around that serial number time? This gun is in need of a new barrel - I believe older models had to have barrels individually fitted, does this year / model fall into that category, or will it accept a new barrel (fully interchangeable) without fitting by a competent gunsmith? -- Barrel is bulged 5" back from muzzle - not my doing, recently aquired that way. Gun needs some TLC, but it's worth saving. Any input from you Ithaca guys out there? Thanks in advance.

 

[upstate81]

All 37s that have a serial number of 855xxx or higher can inter change with other barrels with out fitting. Just be sure to get a barrel that isnt from the first generation.

 

[kozak6]

Yep.

First gen barrels have helical threads while interchangeable barrels have straight threads.

 

[jaguarxk120]

What the first two guys have said is very true.

If you find a replacement barrel and it has a serial number, it will NOT fit.

No serial number, it will fit.

 

[wizrd]

Thanks guys, I knew I could get help here.

 

[bamaranger]

gem

I pick up stuff all the time on these forums, and this little tidbit is jus another example.....well done and thanks guys.