I. History of the Model
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II. Determine Type Model |
III. Factory Variations |
IV. Condition of Gun |
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You have determined the model of your Winchester. Now you will need to determine if you have any variations. Both Standard and Gallery versions have variations that you will need to be aware of.
Step 2: Determine the Variation of model type
Select one of the following choices
The stock is straight, forearm < 6" with 10 grooves, barrel is stamped with a "Model 62" stamp and number on tang is lower than 98,200 -- You have an early pre-war ' Model 62' version. | |
The stock is straight, forearm < 6" with 10 grooves, barrel is stamped with a "Model 62A" stamp and number on tang is lower than 98,200 -- You have a pre-war ' Model 62A' version. | |
The stock is straight, forearm < 6" with 10 grooves, barrel is stamped
with "22 SHORT", serial number on tang is lower than
98,200, and loading port is triangular shaped-- You
have the 'Pre-war Model 62 Gallery' 22 Short only version.
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The stock is straight, forearm 10" with 17 grooves, barrel is stamped with
"Model 62A" and number on tang is higher than
98,200 -- You have the 'Post-war Model 62A'
.
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The stock is straight, forearm 10" with 17 grooves, barrel is stamped with
"Model 62A"and "22 SHORT", serial number on tang is higher than
98,200, and loading port is triangular shaped-- You
have the 'Post-war Model 62 Gallery' 22 Short only version.
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The stock is straight, forearm 10" with 17 grooves, barrel is stamped with
"Model 62A"and "22 SHORT", left side of receiver is stamped with "WINCHESTER",
serial number on tang is higher than
98,200, and loading port is triangular shaped-- You
have the 'Post-war Model 62 Gallery' 22 Short only version with 'Winchester'
stamp.
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If there are other extra features on the gun that
are not
mentioned above, and they look original. -- You may have
a factory "extra- option." You may need to consult a professional
appraiser to determine the exact value of your gun.
Once you have determined the
model and version,
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