Ithaca Model 37

[Adam Helmer]

Gil.

You are correct on several counts:

1. The used gun rack is a place to find great buys. Most hunting guns get afield a few days or a week per year and most are "Gently" used.

2. The Ithaca Model 37 is an interesting concept with both bottom loading and ejecting. I did once own a 20 gauge M37 and gave it to a young man who needed a hunting shotgun. He got his turkey that year and did ok on grouse this year.

3. I read the article where a NEW M37 was about $1,000. With our current lack of small game due to NO PGC Game Land habitat improvement, I cannot see how a young hunter can justify such an expense to "take a M37 for a walk."

We grew up in an age where a military surplus rifle that was $15-$30 and a $4.00 box of hunting loads made hunting doable. Single barrel US made shotguns were $29.95 in the Sears Catalogue. I cringe when the current hunting magazines review a shotgun or deer rifle and see the price is $650-$3500.

Adam