Winchester Model 62 Pump-Action .22 S/L/LR, 23-Inch Takedown Rifle (1937, Pre-WWII)
This 1937 Winchester Model 62 is a pre-WWII, takedown pump-action .22 with the versatile .22 S/L/LR chambering. It features a 23-inch round barrel, blued carbon steel construction, and walnut furniture. Winchester oval proof marks are present, and serial numbers were observed on the receiver and lower tang; they do not match (receiver stamped 43306A, lower tang stamped 43306).
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered scratches and finish blemishes with areas of patina and small deposits of pitting. The bore is clean and shiny. A small chip is missing from the stock at the toe.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 62 pump-action rifle chambered in .22 S/L/LR
The Model 62 uses an open-top receiver with top ejection and an exposed hammer, paired with a tubular magazine under the barrel. Chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle as barrel-marked, capacity is up to 14+1 depending on cartridge length.
The 23-inch round carbon steel barrel and blued carbon steel receiver retain the classic Winchester finish. Sights include a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable rear leaf with a stepped elevator.
This is a takedown, two-piece design for convenient transport and maintenance. The stock is walnut with a straight grip, and the forend is the traditional ribbed walnut slide. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Pre-WWII production and Winchester oval proof marks add period-correct authenticity. Non-matching serial numbers were observed on the receiver and lower tang (receiver 43306A; lower tang 43306). Made in the United States.