Note that the term “trench gun” normally indicates the weapon was fitted with a ventilated handguard and bayonet lug. The Model 37 shotgun, in both riot and trench gun formats, also saw substantial U.S. Both the Chicago PD and NYPD also used Ithaca Model 37s at one time. I’ve also been told that as recently as 10 years ago LAPD and/or LA County sheriffs were still using some Model 37s. Of course, this really applies to any shotgun carried in a patrol car. RELATED STORY: 12 Mission-Ready 12-Gauge Scattergunsīased on the few conversations I’ve had with LAPD officers who used the Model 37, they always liked the shotgun, though they emphasized that it could not be carried in the patrol car with a round chambered.
Generally, LAPD 37s did not have the full-length, eight-round magazine tube but the shorter four-round magazine. It was the standard shotgun of the LAPD for many years in what is usually referred to as the “LAPD Configuration.” These Ithacas had 18- or 20-inch barrels, though I’ve been told at least some for detectives had 14- or 16-inch barrels. It didn't help that the 37 was twice the price of the competition.T he Ithaca Model 37 riot gun was never as popular for police use as the Remington 870, but it did have some notable users. At the end, all they made was the 37 and that just wasn't enough. They were never big enough to go head to head with Remington or Winchester. It went through at least three ownership changes in it's life, maybe four. Makes it nice to carry in the field but brutal to shoot with heavy loads. The gun is lightweight, not much over six pounds. I never didn't clean it and eventually sold it without regrets. The buttstock screw on mine refused to budge. To take the gun apart for a thorough cleaning requires removing the buttstock and then pulling bits and pieces out. They're virtually useless on a trap or skeet field single loading a 37 is a complete pain in the ass. They have an almost cult like following for reasons I've never understood. Not remotely practical for anything short of the Zombie horde coming over the fence. Had one of the Ithacas that would slam fire.
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