The player can obtain the M37 in Rassvet during the Virtuous Mission, though it is lost when Naked Snake is thrown off the bridge in Dolinovodno. The M37 wouldn't make a canonical appearance in the series until Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The M37 Shotgun made its first appearance in the non-canon sequel to Metal Gear, Snake's Revenge as a procurable shotgun, although the manual mistranslated it as the M31 shotgun. The MSF also discovered that they could increase the barrel's length to increase its accuracy, add in a rifle stock, and later made an accurized model. The MSF developed and improved upon the M37 designs, including increasing its ammo limit and barrel, improving its firepower, and eventually adding a suppressor onto the model. During this time, the Militaires Sans Frontières also procured design specs for the weapon. Peace Walker Incident Main article: Peace Walker Incidentĭuring the Peace Walker Incident in 1974, the CIA mercenary group Peace Sentinel used the M37 shotgun. Non-"Metal Gear Saga" information ends here. In addition, ex-GRU major Ivan Raidenovitch Raikov carried an M37 as his primary weapon upon being recruited by Naked Snake's resistance. Various Red Army and FOX Unit soldiers utilized the M37 Shotgun during the San Hieronymo Incident in 1970. San Hieronymo Incident Main article: San Hieronymo Incident Warning: The following information is from outside Hideo Kojima's core "Metal Gear Saga." Its canonicity within the continuity is disputed, therefore reader discretion is advised. It carried four 12-gauge shells in a tube magazine and operated using a pump action, meaning there was a delay in between shots. It had a sawn-off barrel and stock, further reducing the weight to 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs), which is exceptionally light for a shotgun. The M37 was used by attack teams and members of the elite Ocelot Unit. Forces under Colonel Volgin added the M37 to their arsenal in order to utilize the effectiveness of shotguns in combat, as observed in Malaysia by the British SAS. The M37 was used by the Spetsnaz in Tselinoyarsk, during the time of Operation Snake Eater in 1964. Usage Operation Snake Eater See also: Virtuous Mission and Operation Snake Eater First appearing in 1937, the Ithaca Model 37 is sometimes called the "Featherlight" due to its light weight.
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