This Ithaca Model 37 is a United States military riot shotgun from 1942, serial 52296, in 12 gauge with an 18-inch cylinder-bore barrel chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells. U.S. proof marks appear on the left side of the receiver and barrel. The finish was blued with an engraved receiver, and the checkered wood forend and stock give a 14-inch length of pull.

Condition is honest for a wartime gun: the finish is heavily worn with moderate marks and an even brown patina, strongest on the left of the receiver. The forend has a chip missing, the stock shows minor cracks behind the receiver, and both show moderate marks. The bore is excellent and the seller grades it good overall. For a Connecticut buyer this is a World War II collectible, a short-barreled 12 gauge with government proofs, rather than a field gun for the November deer season.

Key features

• 12 gauge, 18-inch cylinder-bore barrel, 2 3/4-inch chambers
• Made 1942, U.S. proof marks on receiver and barrel
• Checkered wood stock and forend, 14-inch length of pull
• Heavily worn finish, even brown patina
• Forend chip, minor stock cracks, excellent bore

Ships to the Connecticut FFL dealer you choose, where you present your Long Gun Eligibility Certificate or pistol permit and complete the transfer.