37 Winchester A receiver

4205raymond

A lot of 37's have a large A on bottom of receiver next to forend stock.Anyone know what this stands for? Not to be confused with that different animal the 37A.Thanks

Ray B

quote:Originally posted by Ray B
Where on the receiver next to the forend is that A supposed to be?

4205raymond

Ray B,all the way to left center in your picture.Would be just to right of forend stock if it was locked in place.Also, the A is stamped in the opposite direction than letters in the word Winchester.

4205raymond

See currrent GB# 360794414 picture #8 for sample.Still wondering what that "A" stands for.Anyone? Thanks.

hedgehopper62

The 37A is built in Canada none of the parts fit the 37.tks.hedge[:D]

hedgehopper62

quote:Originally posted by hedgehopper62
The 37A is built in Canada none of the parts fit the 37.tks.hedge[:D]
none of my red labels have the A

4205raymond

I try to stay as far away as I can get from the 37A. I have a few 37's with the "A" on the receiver. Sure would like to know what that "A" stands for!

jlm1943

I read an article years ago about a 37 marked with initial AJ on the frame. The article claimed it was a factory inspectors mark.

4205raymond

jlm1943,the AJ that you are refering to is on the lower tang of receiver behind trigger guard. The large "A" that I am refering to is by itself underneath receiver to the front.Thank you.

4205raymond

Though I would top list again.Anyone know what that large "A" to left of Red Letter Winchester lettering stands for? Thank you.

4205raymond

Been a couple of years and thought I would top list this again. Anyone out there know the answer?