Opinions on Ithaca 37 Deerslayer smoothbore - Shotgun Forum
Sep 11, 2017 · I've shot/tested smoothbore Deerslayers, Rifled Deerslayer 2's and a Rifled "Deerslayer 1" The Deerslayer 2's with rifled barrels shoot great in 20 and 12ga. The Deerslayer 1 12ga with a rifled barrel (King Ferry). Was the best shooting of the group. Yes, it was a detachable barrel, but fit very tightly.
What choke on Ithaca M37 Deerslayer Barrels? - Shotgun Forum
Feb 4, 2005 · The Deerslayer barrels only come one way,they are bored to shoot slugs.You can get a rifled which is best or a smoothbore deerslayer.For grouse I would use an Improved cylinder or modified choked barrel. I am assuming that your Ithaca is a pre choke tube gun.
Ithaca shotgun | Shotgun Forum
Nov 27, 2024 · The receiver is exactly the same as the Model 37 Featherlight, the exact name that came on the box... someone here will know. Anyone looking to purchase that gun knows it's an Ithaca Model 37 Deerslayer. They sell at auction for between about $240 to $440 then the buyer pays $50 and $20 FFL fees.
My Ithaca M37 DSPS LAPD variant - Shotgun Forum
Jun 15, 2014 · I recently acquired an Ithaca 37 Deerslayer police special 12 gage Parkerized with no roll stamping, a 16 1/2 inch barrel, Raybar sight and sling mounts, plain stock and stamped H.P.D. Serial number in the 987xxx range, which dates to 1967. I have a bought the book from Mr. Snyder, but can’t find much information on the shotgun.
Ithaca Deerslayer Question - Shotgun Forum
Sep 24, 2022 · Having had extensive experience with slug guns I can tell you Ithaca Deer Slayer was the most accurate going back in smooth bore days. The Ithaca 37, Rem 870 and Rem 1100 were the most common in these parts. The Remingtons shot average well, 3” to 6” at 100yds with Foster Slugs. But it was not unusual to get one that wouldn’t group at all.
Ithaca 37 questions - Shotgun Forum
May 26, 2010 · Ithaca 37's are fine pump guns, and especially for shooting slugs, but they are an old design and have had some revisions. The most important to decide what to do is determine which style threading the barrel has. The cutoff is 855,000. Before 855,000, the barrel must be fitted to the action, and I think they are usually serial numbered.
Scope Rings for Ithaca 37 Deerslayer/Replacement Sights
Jul 7, 2010 · 4. FINALLY - As I get older, and have to look at the iron sights of the Deerslayer, I have a harder and harder time aligning them. I would really like to have a good set of iron sights on the gun that I can see.
Retrofitting Vintage Model 37 Into a "DEERSLAYER" - Shotgun …
Nov 8, 2020 · So then there's an early "DEERSLAYER" barrel listed on eBay and I buy it. Well it fit but with way too much headspace. My brother says just shoot it, until I read about a surplus Model 37 blowing up because it had the wrong barrel in it. I hit these Forums for answers. It seems impossible to get onto Ithaca Gun Owners Forum.
Ithaca 37 Deerslayer Slugs - Shotgun Forum
Aug 31, 2023 · I'm new to Ithaca shotguns and need some recommendations. I just purchased a 1968 Ithaca 37 Deerslayer 12ga that is in great shape. What brand of slugs do you find work best? I plan on deer hunting with it. Probably wont take …
Ithaca M37 16ga rifled barrel - Shotgun Forum
Feb 3, 2018 · King Ferry Ithaca did produce a 16 gauge rifled Deerslayer barrel for the older Model 37's. We fit many of them for a few years. Ron Sharp in Canada was the last to have any that were new/un-fit, but now are gone. I own one, and it's a tack driver. Now, Lightfield has discontinued there 16 gauge slugs.