Red Letter

[Hoosier Gun Coat]

What does it mean when a gun is refered to as "red letter". I'm assuming its a limited run model??

 

[ATM]

Maybe a model that Jesus mentioned.

 

[BigMatt]

Stolen from another website -

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Winchester Model 37 Shotguns were manufactured between 1936-1963.Single Shot, Single Barrel Shotguns made in 12,16,20,28 and 410 gauge .
This was Winchesters first "RED LETTER" firearm. When it was manufactured a percentage number of these model guns were engraved and the lettering was filled with a hard custom mixed red lacquer finish. This was Winchesters first "Red Letter" variation.This is a big draw item to Winchester Collectors ,and very few of these guns that exist today have any or even partial numbers/letters with any of this red lacquer remaining. The regular model 37's & 310's don't have this
on them and never did."

 

[indyjoe]

What does it mean when a gun is refered to as "red letter". I'm assuming its a limited run model??

I thought guns had to wear a red letter when it was so sexy that it has had tons of shooters.












Like a Hi-Point.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Stolen from another website -

"
Winchester Model 37 Shotguns were manufactured between 1936-1963.Single Shot, Single Barrel Shotguns made in 12,16,20,28 and 410 gauge .
This was Winchesters first "RED LETTER" firearm. When it was manufactured a percentage number of these model guns were engraved and the lettering was filled with a hard custom mixed red lacquer finish. This was Winchesters first "Red Letter" variation.This is a big draw item to Winchester Collectors ,and very few of these guns that exist today have any or even partial numbers/letters with any of this red lacquer remaining. The regular model 37's & 310's don't have this
on them and never did."

Just watched a dozen or so of these sell at auction from $295 - 305 a piece. Nearly the same price time after time. Nearly everything at the auction sold at full used retail or more.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Anything like Ruger "Red Label"?

 

[Jack Ryan]

Anything like Ruger "Red Label"?

No. They are a specific Winchester, single shot, shot gun made during specific years. It is very well described in a post above here and may even have a link. If not, then Wiki has a very good description if you google "winchester 37 red letter".

 

[dice dealer]

Stolen from another website -

"
Winchester Model 37 Shotguns were manufactured between 1936-1963.Single Shot, Single Barrel Shotguns made in 12,16,20,28 and 410 gauge .
This was Winchesters first "RED LETTER" firearm. When it was manufactured a percentage number of these model guns were engraved and the lettering was filled with a hard custom mixed red lacquer finish. This was Winchesters first "Red Letter" variation.This is a big draw item to Winchester Collectors ,and very few of these guns that exist today have any or even partial numbers/letters with any of this red lacquer remaining. The regular model 37's & 310's don't have this
on them and never did."

THIS ^ only referance I know of for Red letter

 

[geronimojoe85]

It's been aged for 12 years, wait that's black.

 

[tbhausen]

It committed adultery and now must wear the scarlet letters?