Winchester model 62 pre-war---Help! - The Firearms Forum

ccoggin · 07-25-2012, 01:42 PM

I have a winchester model 62 serial number 41306A which makes it a 1936 I believe. However, the butt stock and forearm stock do not look right. The butt has a curved metal plate and they both have markings like they have been hand craved. Are these original or homemade or what? Over all condition on gun is probably 25%. The gun shows some rust and is missing or has the wrong screws. Operates correctly. Also what would be a value? I can email pictures, it won't let me post them on here due to size.

Jim K · 07-25-2012, 02:31 PM

Do you have a photo editing program to reduce the size? If you have Windows 7, click on the logo in the lower left, then on "pictures". The program lets you reduce a picture size for e-mailing, which you can also use for posting here.

Jim

Bert H. · 07-26-2012, 08:17 AM

Hello,

November of 1936 is when it was manufactured. The butt stock & plate sounds like they may have come off of a Model 1890. Regardless, they are not original factory parts for a Model 62.

Bert H.

ccoggin · 07-26-2012, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the info, but I have another question. The butt stock is fairly loose does anyone have any suggestions on how to tighten it up?

Bert H. · 07-26-2012, 09:42 PM

It is loose because it was not made for your rifle. I doubt that there is any way to tighten it up short of adding filler material to the areas that are undersized.

Bert H.

07-25-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
ccoggin Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3	Winchester model 62 pre-war---Help! I have a winchester model 62 serial number 41306A which makes it a 1936 I believe. However, the butt stock and forearm stock do not look right. The butt has a curved metal plate and they both have markings like they have been hand craved. Are these original or homemade or what? Over all condition on gun is probably 25%. The gun shows some rust and is missing or has the wrong screws. Operates correctly. Also what would be a value? I can email pictures, it won't let me post them on here due to size. -->

07-25-2012, 02:31 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Winchester model 62 pre-war---Help! Do you have a photo editing program to reduce the size? If you have Windows 7, click on the logo in the lower left, then on "pictures". The program lets you reduce a picture size for e-mailing, which you can also use for posting here. Jim

07-26-2012, 08:17 AM	#3
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 409	Re: Winchester model 62 pre-war---Help! Hello, November of 1936 is when it was manufactured. The butt stock & plate sounds like they may have come off of a Model 1890. Regardless, they are not original factory parts for a Model 62. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!

07-26-2012, 02:38 PM	#4
ccoggin Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Winchester model 62 pre-war---Help! Thanks for the info, but I have another question. The butt stock is fairly loose does anyone have any suggestions on how to tighten it up?

07-26-2012, 09:42 PM	#5
Bert H. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington State (Puget Sound Region) Posts: 409	Re: Winchester model 62 pre-war---Help! It is loose because it was not made for your rifle. I doubt that there is any way to tighten it up short of adding filler material to the areas that are undersized. Bert H. __________________ Real Men own and shoot a Winchester SINGLE-SHOT!