Winchester Model 37
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bamaranger
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quality
I like the 37's, the semi-hammer design and the old school Winchester workmanship. In those days a price point gun was still well made with good material.
Here's a 37 story for you. About 25 years ago I was on my way home in gov vehicle and passing through the center of our little town. I spied a long gun propped against a tree in a front yard with an hand painted sign..."4 sale". An old timer was lounging on the front porch.
I beat it home, changed and hustled over there in my pickup. A win 37, .410, about 80% or so. Old boy says..."I gotta have $50 dollars for it."
Done.
That shotgun has resided near the side door by the water heater ever since, where it is oft called upon to dispatch varmints of all sorts.
I like the 37's, the semi-hammer design and the old school Winchester workmanship. In those days a price point gun was still well made with good material.
Here's a 37 story for you. About 25 years ago I was on my way home in gov vehicle and passing through the center of our little town. I spied a long gun propped against a tree in a front yard with an hand painted sign..."4 sale". An old timer was lounging on the front porch.
I beat it home, changed and hustled over there in my pickup. A win 37, .410, about 80% or so. Old boy says..."I gotta have $50 dollars for it."
Done.
That shotgun has resided near the side door by the water heater ever since, where it is oft called upon to dispatch varmints of all sorts.
ozarkhillbilly
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I have one in 12g and one in .410 and they are my go to guns for unwanted critters. I would like to find a 20g someday.
Did they make them in 16g or 28g? Also what is a Red letter?
Did they make them in 16g or 28g? Also what is a Red letter?
bamaranger
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Red Letter
I may be mistaken, but a "red letter" refers to a 37 with a pistol grip cap with a red "W" on it. Most had a plain wood PG an no cap. As such, a collectible plus. The really sharp guys can tell you what year as well.
I may be mistaken, but a "red letter" refers to a 37 with a pistol grip cap with a red "W" on it. Most had a plain wood PG an no cap. As such, a collectible plus. The really sharp guys can tell you what year as well.
Trap??
One of the all time great trapshooters started his career with a model 37. He's from Washington state.
His name escapes me at the moment, it is said he was one of the reasons the 27 yard line was established.
I can't imagine shooting several hundred rounds with a 12 ga. Model 37, besides being a great shot he had to be one tough dude.
One of the all time great trapshooters started his career with a model 37. He's from Washington state.
His name escapes me at the moment, it is said he was one of the reasons the 27 yard line was established.
I can't imagine shooting several hundred rounds with a 12 ga. Model 37, besides being a great shot he had to be one tough dude.