The Ithaca Model 37 Deerslayer is a dedicated slug gun with a 20-inch rifled barrel and rifle-style sights, first introduced in 1959 making it one of the earliest purpose-built pump slug guns. The name became synonymous with slug shooting. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1959, USA Weight: 6.5 oz Overall length: 40.5" Status: Active Intended use: Deer Hunting