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i recently picked up a model 62 (no “A” designation) from an older gentleman, that is also marked 22 short. Serial number is 190xxx. It has a 17 groove hand guard and the loading area on the magazine tube is NOT the slice type that is found on gallery guns but rather a shorter version of the bullet shaped one found on regular 62’s. The loading area is shorter than a 22 LR round. I understand it should have been made in 47 and that would have been a 62 A model but there is no A on this. Any help would be much appreciated.
April 15, 2005
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We ask that complete serial number be listed. The partial serial number you mention would be December 1946, which would ordinarily indicate that it should be a Model 62A. That stated, Winchester could have used a left-over Model 62 barrel to assemble your rifle. If you can, post several clear pictures of the barrel markings.
Bert
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Serial number is 190075. Can someone send a link to upload pics…..I am new to forum posting. Thanks
April 15, 2005
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Serial number is 190075. Can someone send a link to upload pics…..I am new to forum posting. Thanks
Please read this topic – https://winchestercollector.org/forum/forum-rules-and-faqs/posting-photos-is-easier-than-ever/
Bert
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April 15, 2005
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Please post a picture of the lower tang.
Bert
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Forgot a pic of right side of the receiver and stock….same condition as the left side., insides looks like it had minimal use.
Only damage is what looks like someone’s drivers license number etched in but the tang serial number…..really can’t see it in the picture.
April 15, 2005
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Regardless of what is marked on the barrel, you Winchester is a Model 62A (based on the configuration of the lower tang). I suspect that Winchester simply used an older barrel that was still in their inventory.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert, what were the production numbers of single caliber examples like this. I cannot find any literature discussing non gallery models in a single caliber like 22 short. Any idea how on value of my example? Thanks again.
April 15, 2005
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Ned Schwing postulates in his superb reference book that approximately 3% of the total Model 62/62A production was for the 22 Short only variation. I have seen no evidence to refute that theory. The 22 Short only variation is worth approximately 50% more than the standard variation in the same condition.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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