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Rare Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Rare Winchester Model 62A Gallery Slide Action Rifle
Manufactured in 1958, this gallery rifle is chambered for 22 short only, with a triangular feed cut in the magazine tube. Dovetail front and sporting rear sights on a barrel marked with the address, trademark and model information with "22 SHORT" on the left side. Factory marked "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK" on the left side of the receiver. 17 groove forearm with a plain straight grip stock featuring a plastic factory buttplate.
BBL: 23 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 short
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 399784


Very fine. The barrel retains 70% original blue finish thinning to a silver-gray patina with a couple patches of smooth bright gray patina. The magazine tube retains 50% blue finish thinning to a smooth brown patina with bright slide wear. The frame retains approximately 70% blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with minor edge wear and a few patches of gray. The tangs have worn bright of finish. The forearm is very good with some minor pressure dents and dings with a hairline crack on the underside. The buttstock is also very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. An honest wear, very solid example of a rear Model 62A Gallery rifle.