From me if you want the fancy grade with the golden pheasant in the grip cap, vent rib, and good condition.
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The "R" on an Ithaca 16 gauge shotgun Model 37R denotes that the shotgun has a ribbed barrel. The ribbed barrel provides added strength to the shotgun's structure and helps with aiming and shooting accuracy.
There is no S12 listed in the Standard Catalog. Only 11 people in the world can own a Sousa Grade Ithaca double. If you have one and have lost the barrels you are out of luck. If it is a single barrel trap gun, the odds are not much better.
Are you talking about Ithaca, Greece or Ithaca, New York? Ithaca, Greece is an island in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of Greece, and it's the home of Odysseus in Homer's "The Odyssey." Ithaca, New York is a small city in upstate New York, in the Finger Lakes Region of central New York State, and it's the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College. There are several other places named Ithaca in other states.
Model 37 Ithaca parts may be found at:=Brownells, Montezuma, IA 1-800-741-0015- and Gun Parts Corp., West Hurley, NY 1-845-679-4867. I think the new website is up and running also. I've had a 20 ga. since I was 15 (I'm 59 now) My son has my fathers 16 ga. both are still fine shotguns!=
It seems like you may be referring to the Ithaca SKB over-under shotgun, which is renowned for its durability and quality craftsmanship. The Lightning model typically refers to a particular version of the SKB shotgun with a distinctive engraving and finish. These shotguns are popular among hunters and sport shooters for their reliability and performance.
I would buy one for about $250 $350
Send me your email & I'll send you a scan of the Ithaca model 51 exploded view & bolt buffer.
An Ithaca model 51 magnum 3 inch shotgun is worth $275-$325, depending on condition.
If the Model 51 is in very good condition it should bring $250 - $300.
http://www.ithacagun.com/model51schematic.html
Best to let a gunsmith do it.
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Technically they are both "Featherweight", but the Deerslayer had a shorter barrel with rifle sights for shooting slugs or buckshot. It could also be fitted with a scope.
go to a sight www.corsonsbarrels.com ==New Answer == Or look on Gunbroker.com. I have seen these barrels there frequently.
The Model 37 is a pump gun, and the 51 is a semi-automatic. I doubt seriously that the barrels are interchangeable, since they are totally different models.
Depends on where you try to sell it. For example, try and take it to a Gander Mountain and they'll tell how great of a gun it is (which I agree) but will then tell you that they have a policy in place to not buy Ithaca model 51's. The reason is the replacement parts are too expensive; thus making the gun, in there eyes, essentially worthless. Consider it a "niche" market. Someone has to be looking for THAT gun, not just A gun.