Mine has the plain barrel with a Poly Choke. It has a beautiful stock made by my grandfather and was sitting under the Christmas tree for me when I was 10 years old. I used it as my go-to everything gun for many years. I recently put an extension on the buttstock and a leather pad so it fits pretty well again and may once again be my go-to gun. Many of the parts, I think, are interchangable with the M-37 Ithacas. I agree they are just a little nicer than the Ithacas. For some reason the ribbed barrel guns bring a higher price.
BTW, mine has serial #9175 (receiver has a BO above that #). Any idea when that was made? My grandfather died in the late 40's and I never knew him. Thanks!

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