The Ithaca Model 37 Police Special is an 8-round extended magazine pump configured for law enforcement, competing with the Remington 870 Police Magnum and Mossberg 590. The bottom-eject design allows ambidextrous operation without modification, an advantage in law enforcement training that must accommodate both hand dominances. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1970, USA Weight: 80 oz Overall length: 41" Status: Active Intended use: Law Enforcement, Home Defense