Winchester Model 37 ??

TurnsignalJ

Where can you find info on the Model 37? Why are some 37's stamped "CHOKE" and others stamped "FULL"? Did the first years have the pigtail and small hammer?

Bert H.

I believe (but am not 100% sure), that it was the early production guns that were marked "CHOKE", and the later production guns were marked "FULL". Both markings mean the same thing.

Yes, it was the early production guns that had the pigtail lever and small hammer.

The primary reason that there is relatively little available published information about the Model 37 is related to the economics of the gun... it is not a "high" dollar gun, nor does it have a large collector following or interest.

rufe-snow

quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
I believe (but am not 100% sure), that it was the early production guns that were marked "CHOKE", and the later production guns were marked "FULL". Both markings mean the same thing.

Yes, it was the early production guns that had the pigtail lever and small hammer.

The primary reason that there is relatively little available published information about the Model 37 is related to the economics of the gun... it is not a "high" dollar gun, nor does it have a large collector following or interest.


Don't be telling the guys paying big bucks for the ones in 28 gauge that Burt. They'll start laughing at you.

Here is a topic on a 28 from 7 years ago, one of our posters got $3500 for one.


http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=194879

o b juan

bert are you sure about that??

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by o b juan
bert are you sure about that??


Sure about what (specifically)?

o b juan

Value

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by o b juan
Value


[?][?][?]... I did not mention a specific value.

If you have a specific question or comment, why not ask it in a less cryptic fashion?

o b juan

Bert" it is not a "high" dollar gun, nor does it have a large collector following or interest."

I didnt think I was being "cryptic"

But I havent looked up the word lately.

If you felt I was being that[?] sorry

Bert H.

quote:Originally posted by o b juan
Bert" it is not a "high" dollar gun, nor does it have a large collector following or interest."

I didnt think I was being "cryptic"

But I havent looked up the word lately.

If you felt I was being that[?] sorry


I will stand by my original statement. The Winchester Model 37 single shot shotgun is with rare exception, an inexpensive gun to acquire as compared to the majority of other pre-1964 Winchester models.

In regards to its collector following and interest, it has almost none within the WACA (Winchester Arms Collectors Association). I personally know a few thousand Winchester collectors, and none of them own one, or even look for them. The Model 37 is undoubtedly a fine gun, but it is not a highly sought after collector piece. Yes, there are without a doubt a small number of people who collect them, but you will not find any books or websites dedicated to them. Maybe someday in the future that will change, but for now that is the reality.

4205raymond

BERT H., The 37 Win barrels with "FULL" came before "CHOKE". I have a 37 Winchester for every gauge and barrel length ever made including choke variations, except the line throwing gun,which I consider an abortion. The 28Ga. with 30" barrel is getting tough to find.Try to find a pristine 20Ga Red Letter with a 32" barrel.The sky is the limit. Most of the Red Letters in real nice condition break $400 if not tinkered with. Most of the Red Letter empty boxes are going for over $400. Maybe not a following in WACA but the collectors are out there and I think everyone will be shocked at the price of Model 37's(poor man's shotgun)in about ten years.I supposed the 37 is not dignified enough for WACA. I collect pre-64 Model 70's but 37's are in my blood. A piece of our heritage and rural America.Time will tell!

eastbank

theres a seat for every butt,comes to mind when thinking about win 37,s. several thousand dollars isn,t a bad return on a 28ga 37 in collector shape that cost less than 20.00.