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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Winchester Model 37
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1936–1963
Quantity
1,015,554
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1936
- DesignerWinchester
- Weight (Empty)2.722 kg
- Notable UsersUS National Guard
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge12-gauge, 16-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, 410-gauge
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity1
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeFront Bead
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Receiver Materialheavy-duty stampings
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production1,015,554
- Production Start1936
- Production End1963
- Variants37
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1936Production started
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1963Production ended
90
years in service
27
years in production
1,015,554
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78COMBAT SHOTGUNS1INTERWAR PERIOD · COMBAT SHOTGUNS1165UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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