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MANUFACTURING DATES FOR ITHACA GUNS

R eprinted with express written permission from Walter Claude Snyder ’ s books “ The Ithaca Gun Company F rom T he Beginning ” and “ I thaca Featherlight Repeaters:: The Best Gun Going:: A Complete History of the I thaca M odel 37 and the M odel 87 ” .

This website allows you to search the serial number of the gun, and if it's been. But the firearm manufacturer will have access to more information, so that the.

© A ll rights reserved,, copyrighted , no material with in this document may be copied or distributed in any way without the expr ess 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”.

© 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.

The Flues model single barrel trap guns and the “two bolt” hammer guns are also numbered within this series.

SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUNS

FLUES MODEL KNICK MODEL KNICK MODEL

YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER YEAR SERIAL NUMBER

1914 246892 to 246895 1922 400000 to 400014 1945 WW II

1915 to 255000 1923 to 400055 1946 to 402797

1916 to 273400 1924 to 400195 1947 to 402833

1917 to 278500 1925 to 400473 1948 to 402898

1918 to 279000 1926 to 400874 1949 to 403222

1919 to 306000 1927 to 401181 1950 to 403406

1920 to 306800 1928 to 401591 1951 to 403657

1921 to 344100 1929 to 402006 1952 to 403749

1922 to 344200 1930 to 402331 1953 to 403923

1923 to 344215 1931 to 402464 1954 to 404088

1932 to 402535 1955 to 404174

1933 to 402551 1956 to 404216

1934 to 402554 1957 to 404371

1935 to 402586 1958 to 404485

1936 to 402594 1959 to 404631

1937 to 402632 1960 to 404790

1938 to 402674 1961 to 404914

1939 to 402706 1962 to 405041

1940 to 402719 1963 to 405167

1941 to 402747 1964 to 405269

1942 to 402789 1965 to 405345

1943 WW II 1966 to 405389

1944 WW II 1967 to 405424

1968 to 405456

1969 to 240405489

1970 to 240405516

1971 to 240405531

1972 to 240405601

1973 to 240405624

1974 to 240405655

1975 to 240405704

1976 no production

1977 to 240405717

1978 no production

1979 to 240405723

1980 to 240405737

MODEL 37 REPEATER PUMP

The special serial number block for the Model 37R was discontinued after 1949.

Special serial number blocks were discontinued during 1953 for the models 37S and 37T.

YEAR ALL MODELS YEAR ALL MODELS YEAR THE MODEL 87

YEAR THE MODEL 37

1996 M37000001 - M37003264

1997 M37003265 - M37007300

*Interchangeable barrels began with serial number 855000.

COMMEMORATIVE AND LIMITED ISSUE MODELS

Unique serial number sequences were established for special edition and commemorative Model 37 and Model 87 guns. 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. The Model 87 data came from the serial number records of the Ithaca Acquisition Corporation.

* Some M&P guns were built from unused Ducks Unlimited Trade Model receivers and had a DU serial number.

** The mark HG indicated registration with the BATF. Regular M37 serial numbers apply within this range.

*** Approximately 67 King Ferry Models were made. The regular Model 87 serial number also appears on the receiver.

Important Resources:

Gun Serial Number Search

George Madis -- For dates of manufacture and some of the most detailed information on Winchester, be sure to include the George Madis Website in your research. Madis was a true friend of Winchester through many years and was considered one of the World's most knowledgeable resources on Winchester firearms. Although many in the current generation have not been exposed to his research, for the rest of us he will always be 'Mr. Winchester.' Books and other information are available on his site: www.GeorgeMadis.com. You can contact them by email at: winchesterconsultant@georgemadis.com and madisbooks@georgemadis.com. His family continues the great legacy he began.

Buffalo Bill Historic Center / Cody Museum -- This is probably the only place in the world that contains significant original information on historic Winchester rifles and shotguns. The Cody Museum has resources for doing original research and even provides certification letters on Winchester firearms (for a fee). They also offer some specific serial number information derived directly from original records. Click here for a list of records.

PLEASE NOTE: The Cody Firearms Museum staff is able to respond to general questions regarding firearms and firearm-related issues beyond the scope of the Records Office on a limited and complimentary basis. Contact Curatorial Assistant Daniel Brumley at 307.578.4117 or danielb@bbhc.org. Response times to such inquiries vary with the workload of the curatorial staff. The staff is unable to respond to gunsmithing, highly technological, or hand-loading inquiries. If you are looking for specific information on your Winchester, visit Firearms Records or contact the Records Office at cfmrecords@bbhc.org.

The following books contain at least some information on gun values of Winchester brand firearms. The book names are provided as a helpful service and we can accept no responsibility for the accuracy of this listing or the gun values and information contained in the books

Blue Book of Gun Values
www.bluebookinc.com
Blue Book Publications
8009 34th Ave. South
Suite 175
Minneapolis, MN 55425
Phone: 952-854-5229
Fax: 952-835-1486
bluebook@bluebookinc.com
$10 per gun question, payable by credit card. Written appraisal service at $20 per firearm. Ask about the Preferred Customer Service Program (PCS) which can reduce the cost of your research.
Phone: 800-877-GUNS (2-5pm CST/CDT only)

Flayderman’s Guide
Krause Publications
700 E. State St.
Iola, WI 54990-0001
800-258-0929

Modern Gun Values
Krause Publications
700 E. State St.
Iola, WI 54990-0001
800-258-0929

The Gun Collector’s Handbook of Values
Coward-McCann, Inc
200 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Modern Guns
Collector Books
Box 3009
Paducah, KY 42001

Williams Blue Book of Gun Dealing
Williams Gun Sight Corp.
Davidson, MI 48423