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I'd like to see what everyone else's favorite.
What's your favorite?
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 Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:38 pm
Here's a pic of my favorite Ithaca in my collection of 6. Model 37 Ultrafeatherlight 20 GA-2 3/4 that I use for rabbit hunting.
I'd like to see what everyone else's favorite. |
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:59 pm
 This is my only Featherlight for now, a 1953 12 ga. 30" bbl, and full choke. I'm looking for a newer M-37 with a vent rib barrel and modified choke, and an older Deerslayer. |
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:06 pm
That looks pretty nice, I've got one similar in 12 and 20. You shouldn't have a problem finding those at a gun show.
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:15 pm
Oh, and welcome to the site! I got so wrapped up in guns I forgot my manners.
Yes, it's just a matter of getting out to a gunshow and poking around. |
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:17 pm
Thank you very much. I've been browsing the pages for a couple days now and decided to join.
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:17 pm
Welcome! Here's my current favorite out rabbit hunting. It's a mint in the cosmoline 1948 model 37 16 gauge 26 inch imp cyl.
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:19 pm
That's a very sharp looking shotgun. I've got the 20 gauge in that model but haven't came across a 16 gauge yet. My dad prefers that style for rabbit hunting as opposed to the model I use posted in the pic.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:32 am
I like that ultralight of yours a lot! I have three 20 featherlights from 48-52, this 16 from 48, a 12 from 52, and a 12 from 74. Not near as many as some folks here, but I sure enjoy my little stable of 37's. the mid 40's through mid 50's are my favorites.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:14 am
Omg Dan! That is beautiful!!! A low serial number to boot! You scored....
Congrats!! Former Admin
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:51 am
Wow....wow.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:15 pm
Nice gun, Dan! Do you shoot it?
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:46 pm
I've looked at the pictures for that gun probally ten times now and I'm still amazed at how nice it is.
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:40 pm
Thanks guys; it is certainly one of my most prized firearms!
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:25 am
Does Ithaca in OH still offer an Ultralight? I really wanted to order one of those.
I really dig my '66 12g with the 26" barrel and the improved cylinder. On the other hand, the new defense is pretty slick with the wood furniture I ordered a few years back. The 20g modified choke super single 66 is silly too. Truth be told, I like all of mine. The 16g Deerslayer and the 12g 28" full choke too. I would love to find another Deerslayer! I kick myself in the ass for passing on a two barrel 'uplands combo' M37 back at a gun show last year. Guy wanted only $325 for the set. That is the only one I have seen at my gun shows here in years. Insert comical quip here.
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:14 am
No More ultralight. They discontinued them year before last. sorry.
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:11 am
My favourite is my 28 gauge Ithaca Model 37.
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 2:25 pm
How does the 28 do with rabbits? I've never hunted with one, just curious if its better then a 20 as the ammo is so expensive.
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:13 pm
While I myself do not own a 28 I believe I have the basic idea. The smaller and lighter the gun the quicker it shoulders, and swings. Lighter weight also makes you less tired towards the end of the hunt possibly giving you better shots at the end of the day. As far as less shot being thrown towards the target quite a few old timers I know hunted rabbits with the various pump action 22 rifles back in the day.
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:37 pm
A .410 will make a good rabbit gun so I don't know why a 28 gauge wouldn't. I know folks who won't rabbit hunt with anything else.
As to the ammo cost, how many shells o you really shoot a season anyway? Rabbit hunting, a couple of boxes a year at most for most people. |
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:32 am
I carry this Ithaca model 72 in 22lr quite a bit rabbit hunting.
 I'm sure the 28 does great rabbit hunting. Just haven't heard anyone's opinions on why they choose it over a 410 or a 20. |
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:21 am
Damn 
Insert comical quip here.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:29 am
 My 12ga. Featherlight Magnum Model from 1981 is fast growing in my heart each time I handle it, it doesn't surpass the classic lines and eye appeal of my 1953 Field Grade Featherlight though. |
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:10 am
The 28 gauge is a great shotgun for upland use.Patterns way better than a .410 and brings down game in the uplands as good as a 20 gauge.Have been using 28 gauges in the field for over forty years. |
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:18 am
The extra cost for good 20 gauge shells is not much different than good 28 gauge shells.We are not talking about the cheap promo shells,but the good quality ones Its like the Colonsl says,just how many shells does the usual upland hunter shoot in the field each year any way.Unless you shoot a lot of doves or something like that a box or two at best.The difference in cost is nothing when one compares it to the cost of everything else.Gas,gun,licences ,clothing etc. 
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