Winchester Model 62a
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Today we take a look at the classic slide-action (pump-action) Winchester Model 62. The 62 & 62a, also known as the “gallery gun” for its common use in fairs around the country, is a take-down rifle that is able to accept most .22 caliber rimfire cartridges, specifically .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle. On our range trip we shoot three different 22lr loadings and see how well it does at 50 yards.
Dad gave me my model 62a for my 10th birthday in 1959. My rifle is a 1946 model, so it is 3 years older than I am. Dad purchased this gun from my cousin (his sisters son) who bought it new. It has been in the family since new. I drag it out of the safe every so often just to keep it in good running condition . It now has my grandsons name on it . Mine is in approximately 80% condition . I won many turkeys and hams at the local rod & gun club in my youth with it. Countless squirrels and rabbits met their demise with this gun.
Thanks for watching Craig! And thank you for sharing the wonderful history of your 62a. They are great rifles. So much so that Rossi and previously Taurus, are producing some replicas. But they are no where as nice or well made as the originals. Take care and I hope your grandson has a great time with the rifle once it is passed on to him.
It has always baffled me why 22 pump action rifles are not vastly more popular than they are
You and me both. Taurus made a reproduction of these in the mid 2000's that were both in standard and carbine length. I've heard the Henry's are sort of stiff as are the ones Rossi makes. The nice thing about the Winchesters is their size. They are nice and light and smooth as butter.
@@texmexshoots I used to walk around the woods of Pennsylvania when I was a young lad with one of the Winchesters. Fond memories.
I’m also skeptical of these types of videos, but I also have noticed Guns in this condition, seem to be turning up more and more now that magnet fishing has become so popular. As a gunsmith I’ve seen the amount of rusty old River scrap that comes in my door, double or even triple in the last year or two. Salt water isn’t needed for rust, fresh water can rust iron and steel just as easy, salt water just accelerates it. When a gun or any metal has been underwater for so long, the minute it’s removed and comes in contact with air it gets worse. Don’t believe me? Go look up videos of the facility built to preserve the HL Hunley.Americas First combat submarine. Made from iron and in the ocean for like 130 years. It’s a common practice for archaeologists who work with anything which has been in the water to keep the object wet after it’s been brought to the surface. They then slowly phase our sea water for fresh water. In the case of a gun. The minute she was retrieved the process got much worse. The rust on the grips is not “rusty grips” it’s just the staining from the rust being caught in the checkering. When the gun dries. Go handle a piece of rusty metal. Now look at your hands….are your flesh hands made of metal? No they’re rust stained. I understand everyone’s skepticism, I really do. So much of the “restoration” video space, is full of shitty fake videos. I don’t know these Lads but they seem to be doing good work a d are taking the time to save guns that most gunsmiths would tell them is a complete write off. We lose more and more of our historical firearms every year. Thanks to gun buy backs and dumbass criminals who steal them, butcher them and then toss them in the river. I just finished a little 22 pump action that was found under the floorboards of a ranch house in MT. She wasn’t as bad as the 1911 but she was in dire need of restoration.
Thanks for watching Ol Durty Badger! My father in law's rifle isn't really rusting up, but the bluing is pretty much gone. As for the one I got, it was certainly worked on as the barrel was shortened and a new dove tail slot was cut into it for the front sight. I recently replaced the front sight (due to a missing brass bead) and noticed that the barrel cut was a bit off so the sight did not sit in it perfectly. That allowed moisture to get in and the slot was rusted up. I pulled out the sight and cleaned up the rust, followed by some cold blue. I'm going to take it out shooting again soon and will post another video after.
I have always wanted one of those. So cool to see that you have a couple. I wish that Rossi would bring back their exact copies and not the stylized ones that they did.
I'm with you there John. I would even buy one of the Taurus ones if they started production again. Especially if they came out with the stainless versions again.
Great vid, I love mine. They're also referred to as Gallery Guns. Wonderful, slim and handy little gun.
Thanks for watching Danny! They are the epitome of a fun 22 plinking rifle.
I see lots of potential right there 👍👍👍👍
Thanks VInny! It's a great little rifle. I had one of the Taurus produced one years ago, but gave it to my Niece as her first rifle. Ever since I wanted another and was happy I found this one.
@@texmexshoots Lucky niece!
Old school ❤
Old school is best school!
@@texmexshoots New school has confusing pronouns.
@@frankhinkle5772 Very confusing to us old farts.
Nice little rifle! Congratulations! You and your daughters should have a bit of fun with it.
I haven't seen any .22Short (actually anything but LR) in years. But that might be the answer. If/when you move the sights remember to take us along to see how you do it.
Thanks Frank. Already drifted the rear sight slightly, but haven't been able to go back out and see how it is hitting. Hopefully I'll get out there in a couple of weeks.
so is it "Slide" or "pump" was slide action used back in the day and now everyone says pump?
Yup, that's pretty much it. They were considered "slide" actions back when they were produced. But I think the advent and popularity of "pump" shotguns sort of coined that phrase for all rifles that use this system.
here in South East TN ,as for my family
*5 generations deep , we have never called them anything but a pump , aka pump action
Can't hear a word wish I c
Sorry about that. I’ll try to speak louder next time.
All due respect 50 yards is way too far to check accuracy on an old squirrel gun. But it is a great gun.
Thanks for watching Toad Ranger! Tex Mex makes too much noise in the woods so I need to take longer shots 😁
I'm going to try again here soon with a skinner peep sight to see if that helps.