![]() The bullets are not lead but seem to be some sort of dense clay material effective only at close range. The tubes hold 15 rounds of Winchester SUPER SPATTERPRUF. Specialized loading port in the magazine tubeĪmmo and loading tubes. ![]() The gun: Winchester model 62A, serial number 369774Ĭaliber marking on the left side of the barrel This one happens to be “ WINCHESTER” roll marked on the left side of the receiver which is a plus for the collector. It includes the tie down strap that was attached to the barrel and magazine tube. Pictures are always helpful so pictured below is my Winchester model 62A Gallery Gun with those typical shooting gallery gun features. 22 Short only, usually has a special shaped loading port in the magazine tube to accommodate the pre-loaded ammo tubes and will often have some sort of an attachment for a counter tie down feature. I respectfully point out that a genuine Gallery Gun usually has a couple unique features not found on the normally found standard slide action. 22 with an external hammer – as in a Winchester model 1890, 1906 or 62. In most cases, that’s just what it is – a slide action. I researched and carefully recorded all of the details above in my research notes.Myself, and I’m sure some of you, have been asked if what you have is a Gallery Gun if you have a slide action. Finally, (after more than 7-years had passed), the final two Model 90 receivers recorded in the factory records were made and serialized (854746, and 854747) on November 23rd, 1949. Undoubtedly, some of them were used to assemble hybrid Model 62/62A rifles. Sporadic runs of Model 90 receivers were manufactured and serialized from March 1934 through July 20th 1942, ending with serial number 854745. Some of these later serial numbers could also be Model 06 rifles. ![]() these were the first true Model 90 parts clean-up rifles assembled, but the receiver frames were newly manufactured. From February 6th, 1933 through early June of 1933, serial numbers reached 846524. The exact number is unknown, and will undoubtedly remain a mystery.įrom June 7th, 1932 through February 5th, 1933, no new serial numbers were assigned or made. During the run from 713199 - 846022, there were at least a few thousand parts clean-up Model 06 rifles assembled. This is where regular production of the Model 90 ended. What Ned did not show or mention in his books, is that the serial number range for the Model 90 continued without interruption all the way up to number 846022 on June 6, 1932. In the Model 90 records, the entry on reads "Stile Mark discontiunet" meaning the "A" below the serial number on the receiver frame was discontinued. ![]() The Model 06 records ended at serial number 685999 on with the written note "Mod. On that date, the Model 90 serial range had reached 713199. ![]() Specifically, Ned only listed the Model 90 serial number up to the point when the Model 06 was discontinued (March 10th, 1926). The Cody Museum records office has the serialization records for the Model 90 well beyond what Ned published. That stated, Ned missed finding the late production serial number records for the Model 90. Ned Schwing's books on the Winchester Slide-action rifles are superb references to say the least, and are an absolute must for any serious collector. The link where you see the page about the different models is where this list is then scroll down. There are very sketchy in the latter years with only a handful of final guns at the end. Production Statistics Courtesy Of: Bert Hartman these are the Polishing Room records from the Winchester Factory. I have it listed on my web site and here it is also. It seems that some of ya'll do not have the current serial information that is available. ![]()
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