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Winchester Md37 Fake 28ga

only winchestersonly winchesters Member Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2006 in Ask the Experts
Any one else see why this isn't a true 28ga?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Aution/ViewItem.asp?Item=49622410

Post what you see! The item number is correct, I don't see a typo, it should post.

Regards Dave
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    CountryGunsmithCountryGunsmith Member Posts: 617 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I dont see the entire page...
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    CountryGunsmithCountryGunsmith Member Posts: 617 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is a typo in the link, the 'https://' part. Had to search by item number.

    Are you referring to how the '28' stamp is taller than the letters and looks like it was stamped deeper?
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    Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Definitely reblued, and the forearm stock may not be correct. He alludes that it is not a "red letter", which is also makes it wrong. The color of the bluing is wrong as well. There were not enough photos to pick it apart further.
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    only winchestersonly winchesters Member Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi everyone: I tried to correct the link.

    Anyway look how deep the 28 is stamped, the dead give away "2 3/4 CHAM." and of course they were all Red Letter guns. 28 GA. guns were all 2 7/8 chambers too!

    Buyer Be Ware!

    Regards Dave

    NJretcop: only the 28 ga. had a 2 7/8 cham. The 12,16, & 20 had a 2 3/4 in. the .410 had a 3 inch.

    The "Blue Book" is wrong!!
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    njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    I'm confused........(I know, what's new about that[:D] )

    The Blue Book says that "MOST" 28ga model 37's were Red Letter.

    Also you say all were 2 7/8" chambers. Do you mean all 37's? My model 37 in 12ga has a 2 /3/4" chamber.
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    Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by njretcop
    I'm confused........(I know, what's new about that[:D] )

    The Blue Book says that "MOST" 28ga model 37's were Red Letter.

    Also you say all were 2 7/8" chambers. Do you mean all 37's? My model 37 in 12ga has a 2 /3/4" chamber.


    What Dave is referring to is the correct chamber length for the 28 gauge Model 37s.
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    njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    Gotcha......thanks for the clarification.
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    select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,453 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by only winchesters
    Any one else see why this isn't a true 28ga?

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Aution/ViewItem.asp?Item=49622410

    Post what you see! The item number is correct, I don't see a typo, it should post.

    Regards Dave


    No post needs a "C" in Auction. www.gunbroker.com/auction/viewitem.asp?item=49622410
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    jerry batemanjerry bateman Member Posts: 307 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    HELLO
    Sorry to bust your bubble. Winchester did make some M-37, 28 ga. along with the other ga.'s that were not red letter. I have seem the non red letter 28 ga.'s with my own eyes.
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    nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,017 ******
    edited November -1
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?item=49622410

    I got it to link.
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    bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,868 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    jerry, they may have been fake too!
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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    only winchestersonly winchesters Member Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello everyone: Jerry, the 28ga guns all had a 2 7/8 chamber. This gun specifically shows 2 3/4. Put that with not being a red letter, I don't "buy" it!!

    Thanks for poating guys

    Regards Dave
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    bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,868 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    has anyone had the guts to call the guy and tell him he has a fake?
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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    select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,453 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Someone done a jam up roll job on marking it if it is fake..[}:)]
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