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Winchester Model 62
The Winchester Model 62 is the third in a series of pump-action rifles produced by Winchester. It was the replacement for 1890 and 1906 models, when these two models were dropped from production in 1932. Like its two predecessors, the Model 62 has an exposed hammer. The Winchester Model 62 was produced from 1932 through 1958 with over 409,000 guns sold. Due to the popularity of the Model 62, copies and variants of it have been manufactured by several different companies.
Specifications
(1932 - 1958)
- Type: Rifle
- Calibers: .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle
- Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
- Barrel length: 23 in (58.4 cm)
- Capacity: 20 (.22 Short), 16 (.22 Long) or 14 (.22 Long Rifle)
- Fire Modes: Pump-action
Winchester Model 62A
This later variant of the Model 62 was introduced in January 1940 and has an improved breech bolt mechanism. The most obvious external difference is the change from a 5 3/4" long pump with 10 grooves to a longer 8" one with 17 grooves. The Model 62A is the more common variant, accounting for over three-quarters of total production.
The Winchester Model 62A and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh! What a Lovely War | 1969 | |||
| Jennifer Eight | Lance Henriksen | Sgt. Freddy Ross | 1992 | |
| Lawless | 2012 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note/Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Cases of Major Zeman | Jan Pohan | James Spellman | "Poselství z neznámé země" (S03E08) | 1980 |
| Midsomer Murders | John Nettles | DCI Tom Barnaby | S13E3 "Blood on the Saddle" | 2010 |
| Jane Wymark | Joyce Barnaby |
Rossi Model 62 SA
This is a modern copy of the Winchester Model 62A manufactured by Rossi and imported into the US by Interarms. The rifle was first produced in 1970 and production ceased in 1998 when Rossi was purchased by Taurus, who manufactured their own version of the Model 62A. It was available with blued, nickel or full stainless steel finishes with round or octagonal barrels. It was available as the standard "SA" model with a 23" barrel, and the "SAC" with a 16.5" carbine barrel. It can be differentiated from a genuine Winchester gun by the presence of a "Rossi" logo on the left side of the receiver and by the fact it has a bulkier pump with 16 grooves (12 on the carbine models), rather than the Winchester's 17.
The Rossi Model 62 SA and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucio Flavio | Ivan Almeida | Liece de Paula | Fitted with a scope | 1977 |
| Fido | K'Sun Ray | Timmy | 2006 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate SG-1 - Season 10 | Claudia Black | Vala Mal Doran | "Bounty" (S10E15) | 2007 |
| Supernatural - Season 6 | On gun store shelf / "The French Mistake" (S06E15) | 2011 |
Taurus Model 62
This is a modern copy of the Winchester Model 62A manufactured by Taurus, and is available with a 23" barrel as the Model 62R and with a 16.5" barrel as the Model 62C. Both models can have either a blued, case hardened, or stainless steel finish. Both the 62R and the 62C use a shorter carbine length pump with 13 grooves.
The Taurus Model 62 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zombieland | Abigail Breslin | Little Rock | Model 62C | 2009 |
See Also
- Winchester Repeating Arms - A list of all firearms manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms.
- Taurus - A list of all firearms manufactured by Taurus.
- Amadeo Rossi - A list of all firearms manufactured by Amadeo Rossi.