![]() Skeet Model numbers were 80000 - 89999, and the Trap Model numbers were 88000 to 89000. The initial sequence of numbers for the Solid Rib was 70000 to 79999. ***In 1941 the company reserved blocks of serial numbers for Solid Rib, Skeet and Trap models. This company went out of business around 1915 ** LeFever guns numbered under 10000 are built by the old LeFever Arms Company located in Syracuse NY. "a few variances in this data will be found" *Originally Compiled by The Ithaca Gun Co., October 1960. LeFever Nitro Special Double Barrel Shotguns.The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the receiver. *** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. Regular M37 serial numbers apply within this range. ** The mark HG indicated registration with the BATF. * Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number. The Model 87 data came from the serial number records of the Ithaca Acquisition Corporation. Much of the data presented for the Model 37 guns came from microfilm copies of Ithaca shipping records on file at the National Tracing Offices of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and from microfiche copies of invoices from the 1980 era that were found at the Ithaca factory. Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. *Interchangeable barrels began with serial number 855000. YEAR ALL MODELS YEAR ALL MODELS YEAR THE MODEL 87 Special serial number blocks were discontinued during 1953 for the models 37S and 37T. The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949. Were reserved for undefined “specials” 81900 - 82499 The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the “two bolt” hammer guns are also numbered within this series. WESTERN ARMS MODEL LONG RANGE DOUBLE GUNS MODELS, SERIAL NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURING DATES FOR ITHACA DOUBLE GUNS MANUFACTURED FROM 1883 TO 1948 © All rights reserved, copyrighted, no material within this document may be copied or distributed in any way without the express written permission of the author, Walter Claude Snyder. ![]() ![]() Reprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyder’s books “ The Ithaca Gun Company From The Beginning” and “ Ithaca Featherlight Repeaters: The Best Gun Going: A Complete History of the Ithaca Model 37 and the Model 87”. MODELS, SERIAL NUMBERS AND MANUFACTURING DATES FOR ITHACA GUNS ![]()
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