Ithaca Model 37

Gil Martin · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:31 pm Post subject: Ithaca Model 37

Here is a copy of the email I sent to the editor of Shooting Times. Just the idle thoughts of an idle fellow. All the best...
Gil

Dear Editor:

I enjoyed the article "Ithaca Model 37" by Joel Hutchcroft in the March 2014 issue of your magazine. There is no doubt that this is a classic shotgun and I am fortunate to own a number of them in 12, 16 and 20 gauge options. All of my Ithaca shotguns were bought off the used gun racks in various gun shops and the last one cost $189.00. I believe the author omitted the price of a new Ithaca Model 37 because the MSRP is right around $1,000.00. Who would buy a new one at that price when an excellent used Ithaca Model 37 can be purchased for a fraction of the cost? I doubt that you will publish my letter, but that is just fine because I am allowing my subscription to expire without renewing it. All the best...

Gil Martin
Schnecksville, PA 18078

slimjim · Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

did it feel good, Gil?

Elvis · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:10 am Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

thats telling them.

Bushmaster · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

Is there really a town in PA called Schnecksville?

Gil Martin · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

Bushmaster,
Yes under zip code 18078. All the best...
Gil

Dawgdad · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

Not to be confused with Schwenksville which is on the other side of Green Lane.

Is the Seneca Arms brick and mortar store still open there Gil?

I gave the proprietor tickets to Cedar Point last time I saw him at Camp Perry. (Two years agao).

Gil Martin · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

Dawgdad,
I believe John's shop is still open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. He sells most of his stuff online. All the best...
Gil

Joe Boleo · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

I agree with Gil. Since I am retired and on a fixed income the cost of new firearms is out of reach. I only shop the used gun racks. Take care...
Joe

Gil Martin · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

My letter was published in the May 2014 issue of Shooting Times. I am amazed. All the best...
Gil

Bushmaster · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:26 am Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

Aah...Does that mean you are renewing your subscription?

Gil Martin · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

Yes, I am good to go for another year. All the best...
Gil

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: Ithaca Model 37

I just got that issue today. Can I get it autographed? Wink