Lot 83: Serial Number 824 Winchester Model 62 Slide Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1932. Fitted with a dovetailed beaded blade front and elevation adjustable sporting notch rear sights. The barrel has the correct first style markings on the left and right sides. The magazine tube has the correct reinforcing collar at the top. The upper tang is fitted with a Marbles adjustable peep sight. Fitted with a 10 groove slide handle and straight grip stock with the correct pre-war sharp comb and a checkered steel buttplate.

Fine with 40% plus of the original blue finish, scattered mild high point and edge wear, areas of mottled brown patina, handling marks, surface scratches, and light spotting. The wood is very good with handling marks, some loss of varnish, and a few scattered nicks and dings. Mechanically excellent.