Gorgeous 1st Year Winchester Model 62 Pump Action Takedown Rifle Our Assessment: Winchester's line of pump-action rimfire rifles was extremely popular. There are likely millions of children who learned to shoot on these rifles and Winchester had a model available from 1890 until well after WWII. The Model 62 was produced from 1932 to 1959 with over 400,000 guns sold. This example was MANUFACTURED in 1932, the first year of production. The rifle is in spectacular condition, especially as many of these rifles saw hard use. The rifle's high condition and early production makes it very desirable to collectors, but it should also still be a great shooter.
Make: Winchester
Model: 62
Serial Number: 5674
Year of Manufacture: 1932, 1st Year Production
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed Rifle
Barrel Length: 23"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight (the elevator is missing) dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks show minimal wear from handling and storage. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has faint wear around the edges. The stocks rate in about Fine-excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks and minor edge-thinning. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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