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ok, I have a 1949 Ithaca 37 that was gave to me. The gun set for lord knows how long in a closet. The barrel and receiver have turned a nice plum- ish color with very light surface rust in spots. Wood is old but nice looking with no cracks anywhere. I love the old 37s my very first 12ga one Christmas was a feather weight 37. This gun functions and shoots great after a good cleaning. The problem is at some time in its life the barrel was cut to 24.5 inches and no site installed. I have no clue why. Whoever did it really did a good job, nice flush and crowned. Up until the 60s the barrels were machined and fitted to the receiver so replace the barrel is not an option for me. Yes I know Ithaca can make a barrel but not on my pay check. So would you put a site on it ? I do like to dove hunt but now the gun has no choke makeing it a cyl. bore. OR cut it down to 18.5 for a home defense gun ? A shame this old girl would have been a real find had she been uncut. What would you do?