History

The Ithaca 37 is a pump-action shotgun made in large numbers for the civilian, military, and police markets. Also known as the Featherlight, it utilizes a novel combination ejection/loading port on the bottom of the gun which leaves the sides closed to the elements. In addition, the outline of the gun is clean. Finally, since shells load and eject from the bottom, operation of the gun is equally convenient for both right and left hand shooters. This makes the gun popular with left-handed shooters.

 Designed by the famous firearms designers John Browning and John Pedersen, the gun was initially marketed as the Remington Model 17. The Model 17 was a 20-gauge of trim proportions, later redesigned and refined into the popular Remington Model 31. That gun would eventually be replaced in production by the Remington 870 which is still produced to this day.
Following the First World War, the Ithaca Gun Company was searching for a pump-action shotgun to produce, primarily to compete with the Winchester Model 12. They settled on waiting for Remington Model 17 patents to expire. After gearing for production of the Ithaca Model 33, they discovered more Pedersen patents that would not expire until 1937; along with the introduction date, they changed the model designation from 33 to 37.
With the depression dragging on and war looming on the horizon, it was possibly the worst time to introduce a sporting arm. Many sporting arms ceased production entirely during the same period. While Ithaca did produce some shotguns for military use during the war, they also produced M1911 pistols and M3 Grease Guns.
After WW-II, Ithaca resumed production of the Model 37. Made in many different models, the Ithaca 37 has the longest production run for a pump-action shotgun in history, surpassing that of the Winchester Model 12 that had originally inspired Ithaca to produce pump-action shotguns. Ithaca has suffered many setbacks in its history, changing hands numerous times. At one time, the Ithaca 37 was renamed the Model 87, although it was soon changed back in one of many ownership changes. Production paused in 2005 when Ithaca once again changed hands. Production has resumed in Ohio.

Singleplayer/Co-Op

 The Stakeout (with grip) is only found in the level SOG.

The Stakeout can be found in Kino der Toten and Five, and bought for 1500 points. Its power is excellent for killing Zombies, being a one hit kill from about round 1-10 and effective up to round 12. It is more effective than the Olympia due to it's larger capacity. It is similar to the M1897 Trench Gun of the Call of Duty: World at War maps in the sense that it is a pump-action shotgun with a 6 shell capacity and long reload. When Pack-a-punched it becomes the Raid, with a 10-round capacity, and every shell put in equals 2 shots, so you only need 5 shots put in to be fully reloaded.

Multiplayer

Magazine Size 4 rounds
 
Tier 4
 
Unlocked at Level 8
 
Starting Ammunition 12 (MP)
 
Maximum Ammunition 32 (MP)
 
Fire Mode Pump-action
 

This weapon is capable of hitting at short-middle ranges, making it similar to the Trenchgun in Call of Duty: World at War, and has medium-high damage, making it kill at all its range at times depending on how many pellets connect. Adding Steady Aim to it can ensure killing at medium range with it, though losing the wide and convenient spread it has, that can wipe out a room. Its pump action is fairly fast, but still limits the fire rate of the weapon, so the player must be careful when aiming at their enemies.

It can be effective without Sleight of Hand since it has a swift reload and quick ADS or hardened because of its high power and penetration and its limited range will prevent bullets from hitting an aircraft, not to forget the wide spread of the weapon will help at killing its target, even if the player's aim is moved while taking damage.

Challenges