Sling attachment guidance for the Ithaca Model 37. Check your exact configuration and both connectors before choosing the McLean Shotgun Sling. Factory attachment points do not by themselves confirm a direct fit.
Front attachment
Sling swivel stud on Deerslayer and Turkeyslayer models — factory attachment point.
Ithaca Gun Company lists sling swivel studs as a common feature of the Model 37-based Deerslayer II and Deerslayer III, and on the Turkeyslayer in its catalog. Ithaca does not state where the forward stud sits, so locate it on the actual gun.
Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud.
Rear attachment
Buttstock sling swivel stud on Deerslayer and Turkeyslayer models — factory attachment point.
The same Ithaca listings cover the rear stud on those models. Ithaca’s pages for the Model 37 Featherlight, the 28 Gauge and the Trench Gun do not mention sling studs, so check the buttstock of those guns before assuming one is fitted.
Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud.
Why this sling on the Ithaca Model 37
A hunting shotgun spends most of the day carried, not shouldered — across fields, in and out of a blind, over a boat gunwale. The sling needs to sit still while walking and come off fast when a bird flushes.
The McLean design is a two-point sling with a patented retention system: it cinches tight to hold the shotgun against your body hands-free, then releases into a ready position in one pull. It ships in one size and adjusts, so there is no length to choose.
Fitting it
- Clear the shotgun. Unload and clear it following the firearm manufacturer’s instructions before fitting any accessories.
- Front: confirm a compatible connector and follow the sling and attachment manufacturer instructions.
- Rear: confirm the matching connector for your stock or rear attachment; do not assume a slot, stud and QD cup are interchangeable.
- Adjust wearing your kit. A setting dialled in without a vest comes up short once it is on.
- Check the transition. It should shoulder without pulling tight across your chest.
Choosing hardware for your configuration
Sling provisions on the Model 37 depend on the version. Current Ithaca Gun Company documents list studs on the slug and turkey guns and are silent on the Featherlight field guns. The Model 37 owner’s manual does not mention sling hardware.
Older Ithaca-made guns, including police and military Model 37s, were built with a range of fittings that the current documents do not cover. Identify a stud, a fixed swivel or no fitting at each end. A stud needs a stud-mount swivel and is not a QD cup.
Questions
Does the McLean Shotgun Sling fit the Ithaca Model 37?
Compatibility depends on the exact configuration and connectors. Confirm both attachment points and the connector fit before ordering. A factory attachment point does not by itself confirm a direct fit for the McLean sling.
Do I need a snap hook for the front of my Ithaca Model 37?
The McLean sling already carries a front hook. Choose a compatible attachment loop or swivel for that hook, and confirm its clearance and closure on your exact setup before buying additional hardware.
What do I need to buy for the Ithaca Model 37?
Front: Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud. Rear: Factory attachment point: a stud needs a compatible sling swivel to provide a loop. Confirm the swivel dimensions and attachment type; the sling hook does not attach directly to a bare stud.
What length sling do I need for the Ithaca Model 37?
There is no length to choose. The sling ships in one size and adjusts, so the same sling covers carry and cinched retention. Set it wearing the kit you actually carry in — a setting dialled in without a vest or heavy coat comes up short once it is on.
Manufacturer and attachment references
Other firearms we have fitment for
Ithaca Model 37
Mossberg 500 (hunting/field)
Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE 3)
Benelli Montefeltro
Browning A5
Browning BPS
Browning Maxus
Remington 870 Wingmaster
Firearm photos: Ithaca Model 37 — Ithaca Gun Company, Manufacturer image used with permission (Background removed; proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.); Mossberg 500 (hunting/field) — Chuto at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE 3) — Benelli USA, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Benelli Montefeltro — Benelli, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Browning A5 — Browning, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Browning BPS — Browning, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Browning Maxus — Browning, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 870 Wingmaster — RemArms, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.).
