Winchester Model 37
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| Winchester Model 37 | |
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| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | US National Guard |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Winchester |
| Designed | Circa |
| Manufacturer | Winchester Repeating Arms Company |
| Produced | 1936–1963 |
| No. built | 1,015,554 |
| Variants | Model 37, Model 37A |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) |
| Length | Various |
| Barrel length | Various |
| Caliber | 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, and 410-gauge |
| Action | Break-action |
| Feed system | Single Round |
| Sights | Front Bead |
The Winchester Model 37 (M37) Single Shot Shotgun is an American firearm. It was in production from 1936 to 1963,[1] 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 10, 1936, according to factory records. M37 shotguns were not serial numbered.
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-inch, 2+7⁄8-inch, 3-inch shells. The M37 unit weight was between 5+3⁄4 and 6 lbs; the fluctuation was dependent on the chambered gauge.
