Serial Numbers 115351- 157150 where made in 1947
1949 production of Ithaca 37's began with serial 202951 and ended with 302500.
Made in 1949
To determine the age of your Ithaca 37 shotgun with the serial number 581161-2, you can refer to the production dates associated with Ithaca's serial numbers. Generally, Ithaca 37 shotguns produced in the early 1970s would have serial numbers in that range, suggesting your shotgun is likely around 50 years old. For a precise date, consulting an Ithaca firearms expert or reference guide would provide the most accurate information.
1946
the age of a 12 gauge Ithaca is : 47,000 years old .
Call Ithaca at 1 877 648 4222 and they will tell you.
1963. Check out the full list of serial numbers by year at http://ithacagunrepair.com/page5/page23/
The serial number indicates Ithaca manufactured your Model 37 in 1956.
The Model 37 was mfg in 1969.
To determine the age of your Ithaca 37 Shotgun with serial number 1849982, you would need to refer to Ithaca's serial number records, which can often be found through firearms manufacturers' resources or collector guides. Generally, Ithaca shotguns produced in the 1970s and later can be dated more easily with their serial numbers. If you have access to specific manufacturing dates based on your serial number, you can estimate its age accordingly.
1969
All Ithaca Gun Company models with seven-digit serial numbers were manufactured in 1968 and 1969, before they changed to a different identifying scheme. The serial number indicates your Model 37 was made in 1969.