The Ithaca Model 37 In U.S. Military Service
While eclipsed by the far-better-known Winchester Model 97 and Model 12 “trench” and “riot” shotguns, the Model 37 Ithaca served from World War II all the way through Vietnam.
A Look Back At The Winchester Model 1897
Many features introduced in the Winchester Model 1897 shotgun remain standard in today’s modern pump guns.
Wartime Winchesters
In its advertisements on the back page of this magazine during World War II, Winchester touted the company as having been “On Guard for America Since 1866.” This was never more true than when it produced arms and ammunition to help defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.
The Ithaca Model 37: A Forgotten 'Trench Gun'
While eclipsed by the far-better-known Winchester Model 97 and Model 12 “trench” and “riot” shotguns, the Ithaca Model 37 served from World War II all the way through Vietnam.
The Winchester Model 1897: A Look Back
Many features introduced in this shotgun remain standard in today’s modern pump guns.
Rifleman Q&A: Model 1897 Frame Types
I have just started collecting U.S. military shotguns and am getting some conflicting information regarding Winchester Model 97 trench guns. Some sources state the guns were of the solid-frame configuration, and others say they were the takedown type. Which is correct?
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