Scarce Winchester Model 62 "5" Spot Gallery Gun 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 1936. This well preserved model 62 has "5" Spot marked inside a circle on the left side of the stock, is chambered for .22 Short and has the triangular "gallery gun" loading cut in the magazine tube. As the brand indicates, this rifle was used in the ''5'' SPOT shooting gallery in Michigan during the mid to late 1930's. This a Rare chance for a genuine vintage gallery gun to add to your collection.
Make: Winchester
Model: 62 Gallery Gun
Serial Number: 44073
Year of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .22 Short
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 dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide-handle, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The left of the stock has a circled " "5" / SPOT" marking. The stocks have light wear with some scattered light marks. There is a thin crack at the right-rear of the top tang. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its current metal finish. There is some light wear, scattered minor erosion and oxidation with some areas going to a light patina. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action can be operated when the hammer is back. Otherwise, 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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