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Winchester Model 37

rhino43
any suggestions for remedying intermittent misfires - have replaced firing pin assembly, cleaned,etc.
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  • rhino43
    I have a Winchester single shot12 ga Model 37 . On the side it tells a little about it. Winchester Model 37 steel bilt 12 ga 2 3/4 chamber, wanted to know a little more about it and what it maybe worth, and any thing else about it. Thankyou for time.
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  • Bert H.
    Hello rhine43...

    The Winchester Model 37 was introduced in the January 2, 1936 catalog, with the first delivery to warehouse stock occurring on February 10, 1936. Production ran through 1963, and a total of 1,015,554 were made. This Model was not serialized, so it is not possible to pin down a precise DOM. It is ruggedly built with a very strong action. Typical value for a 12 ga. in used condition is $100 - $125.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • Slowpitch
    Question:

    This Winchester Model 37, Irthaca has a model 37 shotgun as well, Did Ithaca Get there idea from this Winchester ? I know Browning BPS model bottom eject , got that idea from Ithaca But...

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  • Hangfire
    quote:Originally posted by Slowpitch
    Question:

    This Winchester Model 37, Irthaca has a model 37 shotgun as well, Did Ithaca Get there idea from this Winchester ? I know Browning BPS model bottom eject , got that idea from Ithaca But...

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    No connection. The Win is a single shot break open. The Ithaca is a pump.

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • only winchesters
    Rhino43: There are several things that haven't been said, so I'll try to add them. Bert is correct on the dates this gun was produced and quantity to an extent. Winchester used the Md 37 for a lot of experimental testing too. They took the standard 20 guage and bored them to 14 guage guns, when they where experimenting with 14 guage shells. They made some into 8 guage to fire the 8 guage industrial shell, and some where made into Naval line throwing guns. The above were not counted as production units.
    As far as how old or when your gun was produced, that can be broken down into at least 3 time frames. The first time frame would be 1936 to 1941, during this time frame, the right side of the barrel, had the patent dates on it, where the left side had the usual Md 37 ect. also the forearm was a bullnose, nice and full to the muzzle end, and rounded off. The second time frame would be 1942 to 1957, (about) The forearm was now slightly tappered at the muzzle end and rounded off. The 3rd time frame the butt plate went from the round logo in the center to just having the word WINCHESTER spelled out length wise, between the screws that hold it on.

    Now there are some things you haven't said. Barrel Lenght is one. 12ga. barrels came in 32", 30", and 28" with 32" barrels the rarest.
    Second is the choke, standard was full, prior to 1950 they could be special ordered with a different choke. After 1950 the only gun to come without a full choke was the 20ga. Junior Model. The lever used to break open the action, if there is a hole in the center this is referred to as the Pigtail lever, they changed that to be solid the second year of production. Finally on the bottom of the receiver if the word Winchester is stamped on it, it may or may not have any red paint left in the letters, this was known as a "Red Letter" 37.

    So with all that being said, If you have a Red letter, 37 with something oter that a full choke, and a "pigtail" lever, you have a valuable gun. A quick way to check the choke since yours is a 12 ga., get a dime, a dime wont enter a full choke, with a Mod. choke it will just enter with a hair or two on each side.

    So get back with us and tell us what you have, and at least I can give you a better idea what the value could be. If you do describe the condition of the wood, and blue on the gun please, that makes a big difference. Example if you have a Red letter 12ga, with a 32" barrel in the 90% condition, that would be worth over $350.
    Regards Dave
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  • s.gun
    I have a 16 Ga. Model 37 and it had a Red Cowboy on a Horse Engraved into the wood.Was that something unusual?




    1-Powder

    2-Patch

    3-Ball

    4-Remove the Rod

    5-Do Not Forget the Cap.
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  • only winchesters
    s.gun: Unfortunately stocks on a 37 are plain. I would start looking for an original 37 stock under the gunparts section, they do come up every now and then. With the current stock, it's worth $50-$75, a little more in parts. Hope you didn't pay much for it. Regards Dave
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  • Robert Coleman
    i have model 37 with a vent rib? did any come with vent rib or is it a add on?
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