[poperb]

Anyone have an idea of the value of a Winchester Mod. 370 20 ga youth model shotgun in very good condition. Let me know when someone gets a chance. thanks

Randy

[CB900F]

Poperb;

What barrel length, LOP, choke, buttpad, and is it designated a "youth"? It can be nailed down pretty tightly with that information. And, are you sure it is a 370 and not a 37A?

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[poperb]

The choke is marked modified, it is marked youth on the barrel,the barrel is 26", the buttplate is rubber marked winchester, not sure what LOP means, in very good condition. Any ideas???? Thanks for the help
For sure it is a 370
randy

[evbutler462]

I had one of these 370's when they first came out. Loved it. Gave it to my son. This gun was made in Canada from 1968-73. Value around $97.00-134.00. LOP was 12 1/2" for the youth model. Add a Limbsaver to lengthen the LOP to around 14". This light gun needs a good recoil pad. The youth models came with recoil pads but are probably deteriorated/hardened after 35 years or so.

[Oohrah]

OK, if made in Canada, maybe not much collector value now. Most likely
built to Win. specs. Somehow the name Coolie comes to mind, but not sure
of any connection. What I do know is I have both a 12 and a 20 Model
37s. Also a new in the box 490, and a used one. These .22 semi autos
are quality, patterned after the center fire Model 100s and were also made
in Canada with not many being made. The 490s have taken off the last
couple of years as are the 37 and 37As. Believe anything Winchester
will rise in price due to having problems and dropping models that were their
everyone wants one.:D

[CB900F]

Poperb;

The Gun Trader's Guide lists a 370 Youth in 16 or 20 gauge as: New In Box - $162.00, Excellent - $134.00, and Good - $97.00.

I believe these values to be very low in today's market. I would think that considering the recent rise in Winchester values, you could add about $50.00 to each category above. The 370's will almost certainly never command the same prices that the original 37's will, but nonetheless, they are going up in value.

Oh, LOP refers to Length Of Pull, or the distance from the butt to the trigger.

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