Rare Winchester Model 62 Smooth Bore Pump Action Takedown RifleOur 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 1940 and has a factory smooth bore, typically for use with .22 Shot cartridges. These would be used for garden guardian duty or even for backyard skeet games like Mo-Skeet-o, Claybirder or Targo. The rifle is in spectacular condition, especially as many of these rifles saw hard use. The rifle's high condition and Rare configuration makes it very desirable to collectors, but it should also still be a great shooter.
Make: Winchester
Model: 62 Smoothbore
Serial Number: 99280
Year of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle, Smoothbore
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 23"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. There is a dovetail at the rear of the barrel filled with a blank. 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 black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear. The stocks rate in about Fine-excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. 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 are only a few scattered minor marks. 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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