Model 62A winchester
There is a sale on another site that has one of these for sale:
WINCHESTER MODEL 62A CALIBER 22 L.R NO BOX OR PAPERS,. FLAT BOTTOM FOREARM MODEL LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 1957 SERIAL NUMBER 390,XXX AS NEW CONDITION. 100% ORIGINAL WITH NO ALTERATIONS.
According to the production list I am looking at this was not the last year of production on the model 62. Am I reading that right? Is there a different list for the 62A? Without seeing pics can you give me a ballpark figure on it's approximate value to a collector?
Thanks
WINCHESTER MODEL 62A CALIBER 22 L.R NO BOX OR PAPERS,. FLAT BOTTOM FOREARM MODEL LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 1957 SERIAL NUMBER 390,XXX AS NEW CONDITION. 100% ORIGINAL WITH NO ALTERATIONS.
According to the production list I am looking at this was not the last year of production on the model 62. Am I reading that right? Is there a different list for the 62A? Without seeing pics can you give me a ballpark figure on it's approximate value to a collector?
Thanks
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Without my books, serial numbers exceed 400,000.
Value, if TRULY as new (which is doubtful, everytime I see this stated I see an overrated gun it seems) is around $1200.
Edit: You need Bert to examine the polishing room records to obtain the last date that serial numbers were applied. As far as the inaccurate description, welcome to about 90% of the Winchester ads.
Also, really watch for rebluing / refinishing!0 -
He only gave 390xxx as the serial number and it appears to have been made in 1958 and my list shows 1959 started at 409476 with 980 made that year. If I am correct he has bad info on his description. 0 -
390,000 receiver DOM is July 26 of 1957.
I have a Model 62A without the box in like new condition that I would not consider less than two grand for and it's probably worth more to the right collectors, but MG1890's figure of $1200 is typical for one 98%+ to 99% as I see it.0 -
I am also looking at this one:
INFO: This is a Winchester 62A pump action takedown rifle chambered in .22 S/L/LR. It features a 23" blued round tapered barrel, a _ length tubular magazine, open sights, a 17-groove wood forend action, a blued frame, an exposed spur hammer, and a straight-grip buttstock with a black plastic buttplate.
This pump action rifle was manufactured in 1958, is in very good condition, shows wear consistent with moderate use, and retains about 40% of its finish. The barrel and action rails show light patina. The forend is dinged on either side and the buttstock is lightly scratched. The bore is in good condition and the rifling is moderately sharp.0 -
Gene,
The last Model 62A bore serial number 412022, February 9th, 1959. Serial number 390500 was made in early August 1957.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Gene248
I am also looking at this one:
INFO: This is a Winchester 62A pump action takedown rifle chambered in .22 S/L/LR. It features a 23" blued round tapered barrel, a _ length tubular magazine, open sights, a 17-groove wood forend action, a blued frame, an exposed spur hammer, and a straight-grip buttstock with a black plastic buttplate.
This pump action rifle was manufactured in 1958, is in very good condition, shows wear consistent with moderate use, and retains about 40% of its finish. The barrel and action rails show light patina. The forend is dinged on either side and the buttstock is lightly scratched. The bore is in good condition and the rifling is moderately sharp.
Gene,
Based on the description, it is a "shooter" grade rifle. 40% finish is well below collector grade.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Gene248
I am also looking at this one:
INFO: This is a Winchester 62A pump action takedown rifle chambered in .22 S/L/LR. It features a 23" blued round tapered barrel, a _ length tubular magazine, open sights, a 17-groove wood forend action, a blued frame, an exposed spur hammer, and a straight-grip buttstock with a black plastic buttplate.
This pump action rifle was manufactured in 1958, is in very good condition, shows wear consistent with moderate use, and retains about 40% of its finish. The barrel and action rails show light patina. The forend is dinged on either side and the buttstock is lightly scratched. The bore is in good condition and the rifling is moderately sharp.
Per the above description. "40% finish" "Light Patina". Reading between the lines, Patina in this context, is a weasel word for rust. I wouldn't even consider buying it, unless you need a beater to lend to you BIL, or something to stash under the seat in the Pick-UP.0 -
Thank you gentlemen for all the info and advice. I did not buy either gun 0
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