Inland Manufacturing Has Recreated the M37 Trench Shotgun, and It’s Every Bit as Devastating as the Original.
Some firearms are timeless. Their well conceived engineering, quality production and proven performance help them to secure a coveted place in history. Their reputations for excellence endure, even as more modern designs are introduced.
One such firearm is the Ithaca Model 37 pump shotgun. This year, Inland Manufacturing, the maker of top-quality, newly manufactured firearms of the World War II era, has teamed with Ithaca to produce a M37 Trench Shotgun.
THE PEDIGREE
The family tree of the Ithaca Model 37 is an interesting one. None other than John Browning patented the design in 1915. John Pedersen, another renowned gun designer of the era, added some refinements and the shotgun entered production two years later as the Remington Model 17 in 20 gauge.
When the Remington patents expired, Ithaca picked up the design and with yet more improvements went ahead with production in 1937. Eventually the Model 37 was produced in several gauges and barrel lengths.
The Ithaca Model 37 was approved for military use and it was used in 12-gauge trench gun and riot gun configurations through World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
INLAND M37 FEATURES
I can think of no better way to say it than the new Inland M37 is exquisitely utilitarian. It is not glossy, engraved or embellished in any way. Nonetheless it is a beautiful gun, although one with a simple, no-frills kick-ass attitude about it. Its quality is unquestionable the moment you pick it up. It also earns points with me because it’s made entirely in the U.S.
Denne historien er fra Inside Military Surplus Winter 2016-utgaven av Gun World.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra Inside Military Surplus Winter 2016-utgaven av Gun World.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
The First Rule of a Gunfight: Get a Gun
It is a time-honored tradition within the firearms industry; a decades-old trend hobbling on, despite evidence contrary to its practices: A woman entering a gun store, walking onto a range or participating in an event inevitably hears some variation of the words, “That’s an awfully big gun for such a little lady!”
Breaking Products And Deadlines
Confessions of a product test junkie
Guns Open Doors Of Opportunity
A Shooting Competition In Russia Emphasizes The Importance Of Freethinking And How It Opens The Door For Women Shooters.
The Ruger 10 Mil
Just as everyone is down-chambering 1911s to 9mm, the sr1911 goes 10mm ... For when follow-up shots aren’t an option.
S&W's Superb 6.5
SMITH & WESSON’S M&P10 RIFLE GETS THE PERFORMANCE CENTER TREATMENT AND EMERGES, CHAMBERED IN 6.5 CREEDMOOR, READY TO GO THE DISTANCE.
The Renaissance Rifle
THE HENRY BIG BOY ALL-WEATHER OFFERS UP TRUE VERSATILITY LIKE NO OTHER RIFLE.
Ammo Of A Higher Caliber
CHOOSING THE BEST CALIBER AND BULLET TYPE FOR DEFENSIVE AMMO CAN BE A CONFUSING PROSPECT.
Arsenal RPK - 3R
The Soviet/Combloc Light Machine Gun Comes To America—as A Civilian-legal Semiauto.
Single-Shot Hunter
Uberti has updated the old winchester 1885 high wall design into a modern carbine with old west flair.
Best Bullet
The .44-40 WCF Is a Leading Candidate for the Best All-around Cartridge of the Old West Era.