I haven't figured out the year yet because there is no serial on the gun. The barrel is labeled full choke and it has a polychoke attached. The polychoke has settings for cylinder, modified, and full, with unlabeled options between these. I understand that with a cylinder choke barrel you can use a full choke to make it more narrow and get a tighter pattern, but how can a choke make a narrow barrel full and make it wider for a larger pattern.
I probably don't need to mention I do not have a lot of experience with shotguns. Attached Files. Tags: None. The choke was installed as a after market option.
The barrel was cut to accept the poly choke thus removing the choke out of the barrel altogether. In fact after the barrel was cut down the barrel became cylinder.
Your 37 is a fine shotgun and very respected in its day. Enjoy your new found wealth. Comment Post Cancel. Ditto on what pmacco said. Enjoy your new treasure. They don't make them like that anymore. Learn to shoot it well. A gun like that deserves to see the light of day. All shotguns were "fixed" choke until the Poly-Choke and the Cutts Compensator came into being.
These appliances gave hunters the options of different chokes in one barrel. The Cutts is the better system, but requires changing choke tubes to change choke. The Poly-Choke offered fingertip choke change. Because that also removed any choke, a Poly-Choke or Cutts could be added to regain barrel length and choke. That those systems were "adjustable" was just a plus. I recently purchased a Win M12 16 gauge with a Cutts.
Shoot and enjoy your new acquisition! How it works: If you will look inside the choke, you will see steel fingers resembling barrel staves.
The adjustment ring changes choke by opening or closing the steel fingers. A pretty simple, basic explanation. Ontario Honker Hunter. From the photo that looks to be a Cutts Compensator variable choke. Polychoke was a brand name, the very first variable choke I believe. Which is why the name became universally associated with all adjustable chokes later. They have been around for a while. The Remington Model 11 my dad purchased used before being drafted in had a Polychoke on it that the company historian told me was almost certainly factory installed.
The three wide-open patterns can be achieved by loosening the choke one full turn or more. Jacob Buckenmeyer began writing professionally in Tips The instructions for the Poly-Choke recommend that you clean it every time you clean your barrel. This will improve your shooting and maintain the quality of your choke. Always be sure your firearm is unloaded before adjusting the choke or cleaning or modifying your weapon.
Always follow universal gun safety rules. When I reached the hardwoods leading to the swamp, I noticed movement on the ground, and saw two gray squirrels, which would add some flavor to the stew.
Changing my choke setting to full, I waited for the squirrels to separate — I only needed one for the stew. My first shot was behind him, but my follow-up shot was on target, and he joined the rabbit in the game pocket of my hunting jacket. Once into the swamp, I moved the choke setting to wide open, but I knew with the shoulder-high heavy grass and the ice cracking with every step I took, the only rabbit I could hope for would have to be either deaf or I would have to step on him.
But the grouse were another story. Just before I reached the other side of the swamp, I heard and caught a glimpse of one off to my left, and took the shot. I believe this was the fifth grouse I shot at this season, and first that I hit. After retrieving the grouse, I made my way slowly out of the swamp and into a small open field where there were several piles of cut timber and tree tops — all perfect hiding spots for rabbits.
Time to click the Poly-Choke back to modified. On two occasions, rabbits bolted from beneath the downed timber, and by the time I got into a safe shooting position and clicked off the safety, all I saw was that little powder-puff tail disappearing into the tall grass of the swamp. It was getting late, and I decided to work my way back toward my truck along the edge of the swamp and alders — cover which again required me to adjust to the improved cylinder setting.
About 75 yards from my truck, there was an old, abandoned wooden shed, most of which was nothing more than a pile of old boards laying on the ground. As I approached, out popped a rabbit on the run, and this time, I was ready. One more rabbit for the stew. On the way home, I reviewed the hunt and the use of the Poly-Choke II in my mind, and came to the conclusion that it does work quite well, and is definitely better than having to carry the various chokes with you. You must be logged in to post a comment.
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