I inherited this shotgun from my grandfather in 2005 (Thanks Paps - I miss you!). I don't know much about it, nor have I ever even shot it (yet). It's a very nice gun. It appears to have been well-taken care of. It just needs a nice cleaning and some oil, and I think it'll be as good as new.

(No, the barrel isn't bent - it looks a little "off" because it was photographed in 2 pieces, then Photoshopped into one picture. )

Here's a detail of the barrel information:

ITHACA GUN COMPANY.,INC.,ITHACA NY.-PATENT NO. 1849982-MODEL-37

                                              12 GA-2 3/4 CHAMBER-MADE IN U.S.A.

                                                                                                   PROOF TESTED        FULL

Receiver etching - right side (dog flushing out 2 water fowl):

Receiver etching - left side (3 ducks):

Checkering on the Grip:

I'm not sure what kind of wood it's made of.

According to Ithaca, my shotgun was made in 1949. for some reason, it's not as "old" as I thought it was. But that's ok.

I've had this to the range once so far.