Winchester Model 37

Buckeye! · April 5, 2014, 11:49 PM

Going to to do a face to face on a Winchester Model 37 12 gauge tomorrow supposed to be all original ..and in good shape...I'm sorta excited..
I'm not sure if it is a Red letter or not

Keg · April 6, 2014, 03:20 AM

Cool...I have a nice red letter 410 and a youth model 20 gauge....

bamaranger · April 8, 2014, 08:39 PM

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.

LynnTX · April 15, 2014, 12:09 PM

I got a Win. model 37A that belonged to my father. He never had any really nice guns, but I treasure this old single shot because it was his.
Mine is in 12 ga and still operates smoothly. Also light weight.

ozarkhillbilly · April 15, 2014, 10:06 PM

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?

shortwave · April 18, 2014, 08:52 PM

I started using a full choke 37 for turkey hunting about 8-10 yrs ago. It is a sure turkey killer holding a great pattern out to 40yds with #5 turkey loads. It also kicks like a mule.

bamaranger · April 27, 2014, 07:37 PM

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.

Ricklin · May 18, 2014, 11:18 AM

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.

Ricklin · June 3, 2014, 06:38 PM

Arnold Rieger was the shooter I mentioned in my previous post.

April 5, 2014, 11:49 PM	#1
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Winchester Model 37 Going to to do a face to face on a Winchester Model 37 12 gauge tomorrow supposed to be all original ..and in good shape...I'm sorta excited.. I'm not sure if it is a Red letter or not

April 6, 2014, 03:20 AM	#2
Keg Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2011 Location: Freestone County, Texas Posts: 1,133	Cool...I have a nice red letter 410 and a youth model 20 gauge.... __________________ Hog Hunters never die........They just reload.........

April 8, 2014, 08:39 PM	#3
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	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.

April 15, 2014, 12:09 PM	#4
LynnTX Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 137	Model 37 I got a Win. model 37A that belonged to my father. He never had any really nice guns, but I treasure this old single shot because it was his. Mine is in 12 ga and still operates smoothly. Also light weight.

April 27, 2014, 07:37 PM	#7
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	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.

April 15, 2014, 10:06 PM	#5
ozarkhillbilly Member Join Date: July 17, 2005 Location: MO Posts: 85	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?

April 18, 2014, 08:52 PM	#6
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	I started using a full choke 37 for turkey hunting about 8-10 yrs ago. It is a sure turkey killer holding a great pattern out to 40yds with #5 turkey loads. It also kicks like a mule.

May 18, 2014, 11:18 AM	#8
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	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. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

June 3, 2014, 06:38 PM	#9
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	Arnold Rieger Arnold Rieger was the shooter I mentioned in my previous post. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free