Winchester · Slide-action rifle
Winchester Model 62 Value
The Winchester Model 62 is a visible-hammer slide-action .22 caliber rifle that served as a successor to earlier exposed-hammer Winchester pump rifles, chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. It was widely used for gallery shooting and general small-game hunting during its production era.
- Type
- Slide-action rifle
- Production
- Introduced in the early 1930s and produced through the early 1960s
- Maker
- Winchester
About the Winchester Model 62
The Winchester Model 62 is a visible-hammer slide-action .22 caliber rifle that served as a successor to earlier exposed-hammer Winchester pump rifles, chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. It was widely used for gallery shooting and general small-game hunting during its production era.
The design carried forward a visible external hammer, distinguishing it from the hammerless Model 61 produced concurrently by Winchester.
Because production ended in the early 1960s, all Model 62 rifles predate the manufacturing changes associated with 1964, though collectors still note detail variations within the model's own run.
Variations
Winchester Model 62 variations that matter
Configuration is often the difference between two otherwise identical examples.
Standard production configuration
The most common configuration featured a round barrel and standard sight equipment typical of the era.
Gallery/special-order configurations
Some examples were configured for shooting gallery use with particular barrel or sight specifications.
Sight variants
Minor sight equipment differences existed across the production run.
Finish variants
Standard blued finish was typical, with condition varying based on use and era.
Valuation
What affects Winchester Model 62 value
We do not publish a price chart. These are the characteristics that determine what a specific example evaluates at.
Factor 1
Configuration type
Standard sporting configuration versus gallery-oriented configurations can be a distinguishing factor for some examples.
Factor 2
Condition of bluing and wood
Original finish condition on metal and stock is a standard consideration for this rifle.
Factor 3
Mechanical function
Smooth slide action function and visible hammer condition are basic considerations for assessment.
Factor 4
Sight originality
Original sight equipment matching the factory specification for a given configuration is relevant to collectors.
Factor 5
Barrel and stock originality
Whether the barrel and stock are original to the receiver matters when assessing a specific example.
Factor 6
General wear consistent with era
As with any rimfire rifle of this vintage, overall wear level relative to its age and use is a standard consideration.
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