Winchester Model 62A .22 S/L/LR Pump-Action Takedown Rifle, 1953 Production
This early-1953 Winchester Model 62A combines classic exposed-hammer pump action with a compact takedown design, making it both a practical shooter and a desirable collectible. Built on blued carbon steel and walnut, it feeds .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle interchangeably and represents the last Browning-pattern hammer pump .22 produced by Winchester.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows light handling marks on the receiver flats and minor finish thinning at the muzzle.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 62A pump-action .22 rifle (takedown configuration)
Serial number 293436 places this rifle’s manufacture in early 1953, squarely within the post-war production run that totaled roughly 410,000 Model 62/62A rifles. Collectors value this era for the 17-groove 8.75-inch ribbed forend, a detail unique to post-war guns.
The 23-inch blued carbon steel barrel offers a bright, mirror-like bore with sharp rifling, supported by a dovetailed blade front sight and an adjustable folding leaf rear sight with elevator. These iron sights provide a clear, traditional sight picture for small-game work or range use.
Chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, the tubular magazine holds up to 15 rounds of .22 LR, feeding smoothly through the exposed-hammer pump action. This versatility makes the 62A equally at home on the plinking bench or in a collection of classic rimfires.
The straight-grip walnut stock, shotgun-style butt, and matching walnut slide handle retain crisp checkering and a warm finish. Combined with a 13.1-inch length of pull and 5.5-pound (approximate) weight, the rifle balances naturally for quick cycling and steady aim.
Winchester’s takedown system lets the rifle separate into two compact subassemblies without tools, simplifying transport and storage—an appealing feature for field carry and collectors alike.