![]() Use of the Ithaca Model 37 in combat was much more prevalent during the Vietnam War. This was because the government had asked Ithaca to concentrate on producing Model 1911A1 pistols for the military instead. Only 1,422 Ithaca trench guns were actually delivered during World War II, plus about 5,000 riot guns (most of which had 22-inch rather than 20-inch barrels) and longer-barreled training shotguns. The first military orders for the Ithaca Model 37 were during World War II, when longer-barreled guns for training in aerial gunnery (to teach lead on targets) as well as riot and trench models were ordered. 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.
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