16 found locally... few questions

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:47 am
So while out looking for something else, I came upon a 1950 build 16 gauge model 37. Full choke, appeared to be a 30" barrel. Wood was very nice, seemed to be the upgraded style stuff with the checkering. So I now have a few questions...

$400 cash a decent deal for this unit? Seems high considering the huge surplus of hunting shotguns on the market now, plus the perceived 'odd' gauge.

How was the original bluing on the receiver/barrel/etc from the factory? This almost looks parkerized.

Thanks for any info.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:53 am
Prices on Ithacas are starting to creep up. I just paid 375.00 for a pretty nice, not pristine, but pretty nice 1956 16ga, 400 for a nice 1952 16 with a Simmons rib and 475.00 for a 1949 solid rib model 16 that had been back to the factory and had another barrel with screw in choke tubes fitted to it, it has both barrels and 8 choke tubes,

There is another 1956 here at a pawn shop for 350, and a 48 and 49 for 275.00 each, both servicable firearms, all 16's.

There are quite a few on gunbroker right now and other gunsites. You should spend an hour or two seeing what is for sale around the country, add in shipping and transfer fees and then that will tell you whether that is a good deal or not.

It is probably a 28" barrel and it will have checking standard.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:08 am
That 16 is still on my mind. :) If I can nab it for $250-300 (maybe I am just spoiled at the low pricing of what I have found lately) or so, I think I would grab it... will have to swing by that pawn shop and see if it is still on the rack. Most hunting seems to be finished currently in my area or soon to be, so maybe the demand will be even less plus the thought of that 'odd' 16 gauge which may deter some folks.

Any thoughts on the bluing? It was noticeably different than my '60s M37 which is obviously smooth and such.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:30 pm
Went by yesterday to see if the price moved... well the shotgun has moved on out the door. Oh well, life goes on.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:41 pm
400 seems a tad high. I've bought 4 37's recently at around $300 each. Watch out for developing cracks in the butt stock where it meets receiver. 37's seem prone to this. If the wood is good and so is the metal, including the bore, don't let a nice one get away just for a few dollars more. They will only go up. I luv 'em as much as the Win 12.

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