Yes I am going to hunt with my new custom M37, and for lack of better knowledge/skill have applied several coats of Tung (wax will go on afterwards prior to an outing)(and I also lightly acraglassed the stock inlet where it joins the receiver). Other than the "solderless" rib system, I like the fashion of the new rifled slug barrel. Someone asked about hand engraving; here is one photo of my new M37's hand checkering, as well as my impression of the old style (c.1978) slug barrel sights, and the new Ithaca OH barrel sights.


OLD




and NEW, w/ estimated factory regulation to 50 yds