Guns International #: 103221287
Seller's Inventory #: 554673

Category - Winchester Shotguns - Model 37 - Winchester Shotguns

Category
Winchester Shotguns - Model 37
Winchester Shotguns

WINCHESTER 37 steelbilt 20 GA

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 554673



The Model 37 was introduced in 1936, right in the middle of the Great Depression. During this time, many families relied on inexpensive, utilitarian firearms for food and pest control. Winchester, a company known for high-quality and often expensive firearms, saw a market for a durable yet affordable shotgun that could compete with similar single-shot models from other manufacturers like Harrington & Richardson and Iver Johnson.
The \"Steelbilt\" Name and Design
The term \"Steelbilt\" wasn‚t a separate model, but rather a marketing slogan or stamp on the barrel that Winchester used to highlight a key selling point of the Model 37. Unlike some of its competitors which might have used cheaper materials like ductile iron for their receivers, the Model 37 was built with a strong, solid steel frame. This design, which used heavy-duty stampings instead of traditional forgings, made it both strong and cost-effective to produce. This was a significant innovation at the time, as it allowed for a high-quality firearm to be made at a very low price. Early marketing materials for the Model 37 often emphasized its \"super-strong, safe, dependable\" construction and its \"exceptionally low price.\"






Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 37 steelbilt
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 28" BARREL
Action: SINGLE SHOT
Gauge: 20 GA
Finish: black

Price: $419.99