Winchester Model 62
The Winchester Model 62 is a slide-action repeating rifle produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in the early 20th century. The gun replaced the Model 1906. It was a take-down rifle that was able to accept most.22 caliber rimfire cartridges, specifically.22 Short,.22 Long, and.22 Long Rifle.
Winchester Model 62
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- Winchester Model 62
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- pump-action · repeating rifle · takedown gun
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- United States
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Around serial number 98000 (1940) minor changes in the mechanism lead to the model designation 62A. They remained in production until 1958.
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• Name — Winchester Model 62 • Origin — United States • Type — Slide-Action Rimfire rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Designer — John Browning • Manufacturer — Winchester Repeating Arms Company • Production Date — 1932-1958 • Number — 410,000 • Caliber —.22 Short,.22 Long,.22 Long Rifle,.22 Winchester Rimfire • Action — Slide-Action • Feed — 22 Round Tube Magazine
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Winchester Model 62 is associated with United States.
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Winchester Model 62 is classified as a pump-action, repeating rifle or takedown gun. Associated with United States. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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