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Steven Gabrielli said
I don’t know what they mean by thumb trigger model. That’s not a thumb trigger. It’s a regular 1902 rifle, with a normal trigger.
  

Exactly!

They've since updated the description since my second message to them, not sure why they are trying to leave the words "thumb trigger" in it at all at this point... just checking to make sure I didn't miss something in all the 22lr and single shot books!

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:32:21 +0000 Steven Gabrielli on Thumb Trigger model with model 1902 inscribed barrel? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178826 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178826 I don’t know what they mean by thumb trigger model. That’s not a thumb trigger. It’s a regular 1902 rifle, with a normal trigger.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:37:37 +0000 Jeremy P on Thumb Trigger model with model 1902 inscribed barrel? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178813 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178813 That's exactly what I've seen...and ONLY what I've ever seen (though rarely in person). Never seen a model 1902 or other similar model actuated with the thumb mechanism like this seller claims to have...wondering if other thumb trigger models exist with different barrel or model designations.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:59 +0000 Henry Mero on Thumb Trigger model with model 1902 inscribed barrel? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178810 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178810 20260430_111443.jpg

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:18:42 +0000 Jeremy P on Thumb Trigger model with model 1902 inscribed barrel? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178809 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/thumb-trigger-model-1902/#p178809 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/229881780_winchester-model-1902-bolt-action-22-sl-rifle-thumb-trigger-type-englewood-co/?utm_source=PrivateMessage&utm_campaign=NewMessage_20200504_A&utm_medium=email&utm_content=9836

All, I found the above listing and noticed they called it a thumb trigger model but the barrel is not marked as such, instead is a 1902. They confirmed through a direct message it's a "thumb trigger, model 1902 style."

I was under the impression these were referred to as a model 99 and the barrel was marked "Thumb Trigger Model" as shown here: https://live.lsbauctions.com/lot-details/index/catalog/22/lot/7867/RARE-Winchester-Thumb-Trigger-Model-1902-22-Short-Long-18-Single-Shot-Rifle-1904-1923-C-R#mz-expanded-view-115807065896

Were there other models with the thumb trigger mechanism? 

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:40:06 +0000 vforce800 on 9422 serial numbers https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/9422-serial-numbers/page-3/#p178686 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/9422-serial-numbers/page-3/#p178686 Thank You Bert

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:41:48 +0000 BigTup on 62A with no locking lugs in the receiver. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178679 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178679 Front serial number is 66620. I'm new and just a guest, not sure if I can send photos. 

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:21:51 +0000 Jeremy P on 62A with no locking lugs in the receiver. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178677 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178677 Share us some FrankenPics!

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:37:06 +0000 JWA on 62A with no locking lugs in the receiver. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178665 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178665 It sounds like you most likely have an 1890 or an early 1906 with a replacement 62A barrel, or the front half of a 62A on the rear tang of a 1890 or early 1906.  The serial numbers will tell us everything.

Either way it is a "Frankenchester" but should operate and shoot just fine as long as the lifter is for a S, L and LR to match the barrel marking.

Best Regards,

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:52:40 +0000 BigTup on 62A with no locking lugs in the receiver. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178660 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/62a-with-no-locking-lugs-in-the-receiver/#p178660 I got a nice 62a from my brother in law. The numbers don't match. But the interesting thing is that the locking lugs don't notch into the sides of the receiver. I've looked at around 100 photos online and every gun has notches in the top front of the receiver, mine is flat. Does anyone know what I have?

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:32:02 +0000 Bert H. on 9422 serial numbers https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/9422-serial-numbers/page-3/#p178656 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/9422-serial-numbers/page-3/#p178656

vforce800 said
Does anyone know the manufacture date of this XTR 22mag my list only goes to 1994. serial number F731817 
 
Alan
  

1999.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:35:23 +0000 vforce800 on 9422 serial numbers https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/9422-serial-numbers/page-3/#p178654 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/9422-serial-numbers/page-3/#p178654 Does anyone know the manufacture date of this XTR 22mag my list only goes to 1994. serial number F731817 

 

Alan

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:25:10 +0000 Zebulon on Boxed Winchester 62A ... I had to... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/boxed-winchester-62a-i-had-to/page-2/#p178569 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/boxed-winchester-62a-i-had-to/page-2/#p178569 Instinct is important but timing is everything.  The rifles (at least those we're interested in) don't change; their owners do.

In the case at bar, progressively younger owners are less and less impressed by the rarity of a Winchester 61 WMR. 

The trick is to outlive those owners who think like we do. It is getting harder....

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:08:14 +0000 TXGunNut on Boxed Winchester 62A ... I had to... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/boxed-winchester-62a-i-had-to/page-2/#p178519 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/boxed-winchester-62a-i-had-to/page-2/#p178519 I sold a very nice 61M a few years ago. It was too nice to shoot and safe queens don't interest me. Timing is everything!

 

Mike

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:54 +0000 Jim F in CT on Model 69A question . . . . https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-69a-question-1/#p178518 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-69a-question-1/#p178518

JWA said
Hi Jim,
Sorry I am late to the party, the gentlemen here have given you accurate info and your guess of late 1957-1958 is correct.  As 3Dub mentioned, if it has the rounded forend tip as opposed to the angled tip it would be a later version.
Also, the date stamping of the barrels was discontinued in 1956, there are no dated barrels after '56.
Best Regards,
Jeff
  

Good to know Jeff . . .

Many thanks to ALL you guys!

This rifle goes to the range tomorrow!

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