You folks are an amazing resource. So where does the Model 31 fit in all of these evolutionary tales? Was the 17 a precursor to it (as it appears to be to the Ithaca Model 37)? Was the 31 as light?

Yet another question.....w/all things being equal (LOP, gauge, barrel length) which gun is lighter, a Model 37 or a Model 17?

I ask this because I know a few hunters (both younger and older) that would benefit greatly from lugging a much-lighter gun afield. They would have much more fun, and they would likely increase their bag numbers as well.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 04/08/13 09:06 PM.