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LOT 51
Exceedingly Rare Second Production Manufactured Single Digit Serial Number 2
Winchester Model 62 Slide Action Rifle - Serial no. 2, 22 S
L LR cal., 23 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Designed, and introduced in 1932, as the spiritual successor to the venerable Model 1890, the Model 62 brought Winchester’s most popular slide action into a new age. By using the Model 1906 carrier with magazine cutoff, the Model 62 was able to use .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle interchangeably without needing to swap barrels. Fitted with a beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and is marked with the first style barrel inscription on the left near the chamber. The barrel and frame are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs at the chamber. The receiver is marked “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK/MADE IN U.S.A.” on the upper tang and with the single digit serial number “2”. Mounted in a 10 groove slide handle and straight grip walnut stock with checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, slide retraction marks, and some light pitting. The forend shows flaking of the varnish, but is otherwise very fine with some handling marks. The buttstock is very fine with some minor handling marks, scratches at the toe, and a hairline crack off the right side of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Don’t miss out the opportunity to own the second ever Winchester Model 62 manufactured! Estimate: 10,000 - 18,000
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