Monthly Special Early Near MINT Winchester Model 62 .22 Pump Rifle C. 1946
Guns International #: 103510024 Seller's Inventory #: L597
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 62 - Rimfire American Rifles

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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
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About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.


Description:
Monthly Special Early Near MINT Winchester Model 62 .22 Pump Rifle C. 1946
Offered here for sale and just acquired from a very prestigious collection is a very DESIRABLE and early Winchester pump .22 rifle. Serial number 178713 it is a Winchester Model 62 .22 pump rifle.  It was made circa 1946 with a 23" barrel. Takedown. Has nearly 100% finish (only some minor slide marks and a bit on top of receiver. Overall 99%++. This is a fine early collectible Winchester Model 62. This is NOT a Model 62A.
For the benefit of collectors the Model 62 was first produced in 1941 and started at about 116,401. Production paused during World War II and started up again  in 1946 around 158,646. The differences in the two models are as follows:
The Model 62A is basically a revised version introduced nternal designEarlier bolt mechanismRevised bolt & action
SpringsFlat springsMore coil springs
Forearm lengthShort (~5¾″ pump handle)Longer (~8″ pump handle)
Forearm grooves~10 grooves~17 grooves
MarkingBarrel marked Model 62Barrel marked Model 62A
Collectors often prefer the earlier Model 62  more because it’s the pre-change version and closer to the original Browning-derived design lineage.
This, a near-mint early Model 62 (99%+ condition) is considered quite collectible vs. The 62A.
Factors collectors like:
  • Pre-1950 production
  • Original finish above 95%
  • Sharper lettering and edges
  • No refinish
  • Matching original parts
A superior specimen which would prove a worthy addition to any Winchester collector or for that matter any American arms collector.
L597 Standard shipping for this item is $52. however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only.   We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY)  and charged 3.95% additional for use.ifle
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD I NFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR NEW ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY  or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Long Rifle