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Winchester Model 62

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I. History of the Model 62 | II. Determine Type Model | III. Factory Variations | IV. Condition of Gun |
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Variations of the Model 62s

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

bulletThe 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.

Model 62 label on barrel Small forearm < 6"
bulletThe 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.

  Straight Model 62 Stock

  bulletThe 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.

Triangular loading port

small forearm < 6"

  bulletThe 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' .

 

Larger forearm and serial number > 98,200
bulletThe 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.
 

Triangular loading port

Forearm 10"

 

bulletThe 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.
 

WINCHESTER stamp

Triangular Loading port

 

bulletIf 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,
Study the Outline of Features for possible modifications to the original rifle.

Then proceed to condition determination.

 


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