Winchester Model 62A Pump-Action .22 S/L/LR Takedown Rifle, 23 in Barrel, Blued Steel, Walnut Stock (1954 New Haven)
This Winchester Model 62A is a classic pump-action .22 rifle built in 1954 in New Haven, Connecticut. It stands out with its takedown configuration, compatibility with .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, and matching serial numbers on the lower tang and receiver. The rifle features a 23 inch steel barrel, blued finish, and walnut furniture with a straight-grip stock and long ribbed slide handle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 62A pump-action .22 rifle
The rifle is chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, feeding from an under-barrel tubular magazine with a removable inner magazine tube. Capacity is 14+1, making it well-suited to a wide range of rimfire loads without changing parts.
It uses a 23 inch steel barrel with a dovetailed blade front sight and an adjustable open rear leaf with elevator. The open iron sight setup is period-correct and complements the rifle’s precise rifling.
Construction features include a blued steel receiver and barrel, a straight-grip walnut stock, and a long ribbed walnut slide handle. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, and the buttplate is embossed with the Winchester Repeating Arms logo.
This is a takedown configuration for easy transport and storage. It carries Winchester "WP" proof marks on both the barrel and receiver, with matching serial numbers on the lower tang and receiver, confirming component originality.
Manufactured in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1954, this Model 62A reflects Winchester’s mid-century production with classic materials and finish throughout.