Hello Darrin,

For the survey, we are specifically looking for all serial numbers that are > 713199 only.

Tony,

The DOM was November 1939. 

The “A” on the end of the serial number is completely normal for a late production Model 62.  The Model 62A was marked as such on the barrel. 

The “W” is a factory marking, and is found on most Winchester models that were manufactured between February 1939 – February 1941.

The rib is definitely an aftermarket alteration, and I suspect that the “SMOOTH BORE” marking is also not factory original, but I could be mistaken.  The loading port looks like it was altered to resemble a Gallery rifle magazine.  Accordingly, the “Frankenchester” analogy is accurate in my opinion.

Bert

Paul Martin said
Bert, I have an 06 #753124  20″ BBL.  rear sight is attached with screw and not dove tail. I hope this helps survey. Thank you  

Paul,

Your Model 06 was manufactured late in June, 1927.

Thanks for participating in the survey!

Bert

RickC said
Bert here’s my 62A for the survey if you don’t have it. Ser 405253.

  

Rick,

We are surveying the Model 62 and 62A rifles found in the Model 90 S/N range 713200 – 854747.

Michael Hawkins said
Bert,

Hope it’s not too late to report a recent acquisition:

S/n 756832

Model 06 s,l,lr 

20″ barrel  

It is never too late, and thank you for participating in the survey.

carl weil said
have model 90 #673383 octagon blued barrel 22 short,  patina worn finish  receiver and bolt-trigger guard does not match. should it havea flat or coil hammer spring? thx   

It should have a flat hammer spring.  The serial number identifies it as a September 1920 production rifle.

Bert

Tornthumb said
 I have a 62 marked 23in round barrel , flat spring, checkered hammer, flat butt rifle. .22 short. Ser #850217

Thanks!

  

Hello,

Your Model 62 was manufactured sometime after September 1938.

Thanks,

Bert

Don,

The survey is for all serial numbers in the 713200 – 854747 range (late production).

Bert

C-130Guru said
Hi Bert,

I have my Dad’s Model 06 S/N 786298 20″ S, L, LR with early Marbles tang pep sight. This is the first rifle is learned to shoot. She is in well used condition, bore is looks good and shoots nice groups, but bluing is almost gone. I never thought to ask Dad if it is all original. I have a 3rd model 1890 WRF S/N 574384A, for reference. My Dad’s 06 has a crescent butt plate with checkered grip stock, I think the stock might have been swapped over 60+ years ago, as I have always known it to have this stock on it. Also the butt plate has a 2 inch tang, not the 1 1/2 inch tang I think the 1890s came with. The stock is cracked making it a loose fit now, growing up with this gun in never remember it being cracked. I will post pictures later, Thank you in advance for any info and repair advice on this 06.

Cory

  

Your Model 06 was manufactured in September of 1928.  Based on your description, the butt stock was originally on an early production Model 1890.  I would be inclined to try repairing the crack and leave it on the rifle.

Bert