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What vintage would a Ithaca 37, serial 68236X be?
Further, this particular gun has a -2 after the serial number-any significance to that marking?
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1957. The 2 is Mod choke, just like the doubles.
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Thanks, Walt.
You would not believe the condition of this plain grade 16 gauge. $275 brought it to my sweaty little paws, shipping included. Original everything, including buttplate.
Thanks again!
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It sounds like a treasure. If you love the M-17, and who doesn't, you will like this one. Enjoy!
Last edited by Walter C. Snyder; 11/08/07 09:07 PM.
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Classic American field grade "trombones" are true bargains of used gun market. 
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As long as you aren't talking Big Red, or the model 12.
Honestly, this mid 1950s plain grade is the equal of the single model 12 left in my safe. The matte top on the receiver is a nice touch, for actual shooting, anyway. I could do without the rolled birds and dog, but, they are expected, and a little campy at the same time.
1957 was a different era. When you ponied up the newspaper route money for the lowest grade Ithaca 37, you actually got something. No checkering, but, that is a nice looking walnut stock, nice polishing under the blue, and a "Raybar" sight.
Dismantled, cleaned thoroughly, lefthanded safety installed, ready for 50 more years of shooting at my house. I'm actually going to try trap with it today.
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I paid $106 for mine in 1957, that was 2 weeks pay for a lot of people in my small town...MDC
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Dick,
Try as I might, there are no new messages in my PMs. Feature is a little flakey here, try tedjs@usfamily.net for better results.
MDC,
Was that price for the cheapie, or a deluxe? This is the cheapie, and they sold for $99 in the "Shooters Bible" in 1965, the earliest version I have on hand.
I gotta' believe a $106 Ithaca was a nice gun in 1957
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Good luck with the gun Ted, sounds like a bargain and a keeper. Shoot it well.
BTW Walter thank you for writing a great book it has being an invaluable resource.
Good Shooting
T.C.
The Green Isle
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