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I purchased this "Boy's Model" single shot break open shotgun for my wife (then girlfriend) new in 1963 as a Christmas present. She shot it a few times but it didn't really fit her. My son used it for a while growing up before going on to a Model 12 20 gauge. Being 75 and having no grandkids to pass it on to I'm thinking of selling it. It is in very good/excellent condition.
The "Boy's Model" was a scaled down Model 37 with a modified choke and factory recoil pad. And, I believe, only in 20 Ga.
I've looked on Gun Broker and Auction Arms and can't find any info on its value. Would anyone here have suggestions where I can look for info? Local gun stores in SLC have been a bust too.
Thanks for your time...I appreciate your efforts to help.
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SakoL461: I wish I could help you out on a value to that rare little shotgun but I can't - I don't believe I have ever seen that model in fact. I did buy a mint condition ("few shots then put away for 50+ years") Model 37 in 16 gauge last year and I felt good getting it for $250.00 (IIRC) from a very small gunshow here in Montana. I will do some searching for you myself and see if I can find a reference. I have seen Model 37's in 410 (and in great condition) sell (I mean actually sell not just asking prices!) for big bucks. But those are not your possibly even rarer "Boys Gun". Good luck with your sale and be sure to let us know if you decide on a price. Glad to try and help out but I am afraid as yet I am NOT much help - hope someone else can. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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value is always a function of perceived condition, 95% to one is not the same to another.
That being said, $250 would be a lower end value....the range being 250 to 500(98%) with more for 'in the box'.
Most average use, 90%+ 37s are in the 300's range. The youth shotgun is always worth a premium, esp. in very pristine condition. recent auction results confirm this range.
as always, one opinion. I'm sure there are others out there.
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I also have one of these in the box(37 A). Has an improved modified choke?? Hoping the picture gets posted later. Has a big red Winchester recoil pad.
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SakoL461: I am not finding much myself on info about your nifty shotgun. I even called my friend out in Puget Sound country who just loves to buy and sell these guns. He, I am sure, has bought and sold MANY dozens of these Model 37's over the last 50 years that I have known and traded guns with him. I hope BLR358WIN's pictures will get posted. Again good luck in the appraisal and sale. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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Thank You I appreciate your efforts in researching.
Just found one on Gun Broker for $499.00 that is in lesser condition than mine. I would like to try and sell it locally (SLC) so may list on Utah Gun Exchange.
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Thanks for the info and your time. I'd be delighted to get around $500. BTW, wish I still had the box. Chucked it 24 years ago when we moved to Utah
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Thanks everyone for your help. I just realized when posting replies I should have used "Quote" to address the specific reply. Sorry and will do in the future.
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-posting this for member BLR358win; "Please post this Winchester 37A youth shotgun. It's in 20 ga modified. 2 and three fourths and 3 inch. Please put on Winchester collections, question on model 37 20 ga boys gun. I'm curious about this gun also. Thanks!"
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I just reread barrel. It says improved modified choke?? Its 26 inches long. And that red recoil pad does say Winchester.
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The 37a pictured is not a pre 64 as the O.P. is referring to and was probably made in the early to mid 70's,in Canada I believe.
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From the material I have it was introduced in 1958 and the 37 was produced through 63? Book says it was worth 25% more than the standard 20 gauge
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Thanks for the info Jim. I didn't know much about it. Is it still a good one?(collectable) I have the box somewhere
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I'd bet with the box,assuming good condition on both it and the gun you'd be looking at 350-450 on auction for the 37A.
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