1949 Winchester 62A

[LoboGunLeather]

I think the OP did pretty well.

My 62A was made in 1939 or 1940 (published sources disagree for this serial number) and remains in 95%-plus condition, not perfect but you have to look real closely to find any little signs of use. I was still using it for small game until about 6 years ago when I decided that it was just becoming too valuable to drag around in the woods. Purchased a nice CZ-455 for regular use and the old Winchester stays in a safe.

 

[wundudnee]

When I was a kid I wanted two things very bad, a pump Winchester .22 and a 47/48 Ford coupe. I have fully scratched the Winchester itch and I have come to terms that the Ford coupe just isn't going to happen. I am currently down to one 62A, one 61 and a bunch of 1906s and 1890s. OP, you got your 62 at a currently very good price. At Tulsa this spring a 62 that nice would be $1,500.00+

 

[Rubone]

Really nice 62A. I recently acquired a Winchester 06 (later version of the 1906) from a friends estate. It joins a Savage 1914 that was my late ex-FILs and a Remington Model 12 from a neighbor who inherited it but did not want it. My cast-off collection!

 

[.38SuperMan]

I picked up a 62a about 4 years ago. The bluing isn't quite as nice but is pretty darn good and the wool is very nice too. Mechanically it looked like it had very little use and the bore looked factory fresh. I want to say it's a 57 but not certain, I'd have to look the number up again.

My grandfather had a pump 22 but not sure the make and my uncle that collected vintage guns had several. He was particularly fond of Winchester lever and pump rifles and Colt single actions. Unfortunately I think my cousins made off with my grandfathers when he died in the early 70's and my aunt, not knowing the value of guns, sold my uncles collection for a song.

 

[2152hq]

The older pump 22's are a fun bunch.
I have and enjoy the Savage (Stevens) pump 22's.

Very accurate. Lots of variations to look for if you collect and still somewhat affordable when compared to the Winchesters.
The earlier ones are StdVel only guns though there are HighSpeed Bolt upgrades done to some of the Model 29s.
I still feed these and the other earlier Models only StdVel.
But the 29A & B are OK for HV ammo.

Lots of nice pump 22's pictured here.

 

[huthike]

I like the old 22's as well. Bill Ward's two volume set of Walnut and Steel are fun reads but will make you add to your wish list!

 

[Elroy]

While 62A Winchesters are indeed cool, I find my prewar model 62 in short only as equally attractive

 

[ralph7]

While 62A Winchesters are indeed cool, I find my prewar model 62 in short only as equally attractive

Very nice!
What's the story on that circular repair?

 

[Elroy]

Very nice!
What's the story on that circular repair?

I have no idea, that's how I got it.
Hopes are, that's were the "five $pot" cartouche was covered over .