Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout

Ithaca Model 37 Staking History

The Ithaca Model 37 Stakeout is a law enforcement version of the Model 37 civilian game/home defense pump-action shotgun. The Model 37 shotgun system itself is nearly 75 years old, although the Stakeout variant is a relatively new breed of firearm made entirely of black plastic and steel.

Ithaca used the expired patent on the Remington Model 17 shotgun to produce their Model 37, and the end result is an equally great shotgun that finds a niche in all types of customers - whether it's Military, security, law enforcement and home defense.

In the Model 37 series, the Stakeout is known for its 13" barrel, which is shorter than the base Model 37 and does not have a fixed stock - instead it uses a pistol grip shape. The lack of a stock makes this weapon more portable, more suitable for hand-to-hand combat, and can be just as devastating at close range. The weapon is also great for "keyless" access to locked doors, where hinges or knobs can be blown off if necessary.

The Surveillance version fought combat operations in the Vietnam War.

The design is conventional and the receiver body is relatively featureless. The pistol grip is mounted under the rear end, the barrel is forward, and the cartridge magazine/pump slide is mounted. The rails are ribbed for a firmer grip.

Operation is consistent with other pump-action slide shotguns of this type.

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