Winchester Model 37

Winchester Model 37
Winchester Model 37 shotgun

Winchester Model 37 Shotgun Type Placeoforigin Shotgun

United States

Service history
Usedby US National Guard

Production history
Designer Designed Winchester Circa

Manufacturer Winchester Repeating Arms Company Produced Numberbuilt Variants 19361963 1,015,554 Model 37, Model 37A

Specifications
Weight Length Barrellength Caliber Action Feedsystem Sights 6lbs. (2.7kg) Various Various 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and 410-gauge Break-action Single Round Front Bead

Overview
The Winchester Model 37 (M37) Single Shot Shotgun is an American firearm. It was in production from 1936-1963 with 1,015,554 units made. This model was developed by Winchester with a standard visible hammer action for many years. The Winchester Model 37 uses a top-cocking lever, breakdown type of action with an automatic shell ejector. The first M37 shotguns were delivered on February 10th, 1936 according to factory records. Notably M37 shotguns were not serial numbered.

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Technical Specifications
The M37 came in two styles, Standard and Boy's Model (introduced 1958). Modified choke or cylinder bore was furnished at no extra charge on special order only. The M37 was chambered in the following gauges and shells respectively: 12, 16, 20, 28, and 410 using 2 3/4", 2 3/4", 2 3/4", 2 7/8", 3" shells. The M37 unit weight was between 5 3/4 to 6 lbs, the fluctuation was dependent on the chambered gauge.

History
During World War II, the National Guard soldier used Winchester Model 37 12 gauge shotguns.

Production
Production changes included the folded sheet metal "pigtail" omission in the second year of production to a solid steel construction. The 410 gauge production started in the second year (1937). Early Winchester models referred to as "Red Letter" shotguns were stamped with the Winchester name and filled with red custom enamel paint until 1948. Unfortunately, M37's were manufactured without date stamps or serial numbers. There are no factory records for the yearly number of shotguns produced from 1936-1963 the entire production run. Sources: The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 By Thomas Henshaw

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Article Sources and Contributors

Winchester Model 37 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=462827155 Contributors: Garysihota, Gurpreetsihota, Racklever

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