Refinish Win Model 62A???

jckeffer · December 21, 2008, 05:55 PM

I own a Winchester Model 62A (circa 1946). This rifle is very accurate and works flawlessley. I still hunt with it occasionally.

However, given its age and use, the finish, both barrel and stocks are worn. I would like to know if it is just better to leave it in its current condition or have it refinished.

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Bill DeShivs · December 21, 2008, 07:23 PM

There is no question about it. Leave the finish alone.

kraigwy · December 21, 2008, 07:35 PM

I have one just like that, and a Win 63 Auto to match. I vote for leaving it just like it is, adds class.

ccr · December 21, 2008, 07:56 PM

Keep it clean and keep it oiled and leave it alone. It is worth more

JWT · December 21, 2008, 08:11 PM

Don't do anything to it except keep it clean, oiled, and well cared for.

publius · January 5, 2009, 09:45 PM

Nooooo, pleeease don't touch.

Gazzmann · January 5, 2009, 11:45 PM

Leave it alone. the only thing you want to add is oil,oil and more oil. Maybe a little lemon OIL on the stock.
Nice gun.
John

kametc · February 7, 2009, 02:50 AM

jckeffer, Hey. As I said in my post (Re. Wife wants to shoot long range ), I gave my 62A to my wife. It is the one she really likes to shoot, and I take her to the range several times a year to break clays and stuff with .22's. I grew up with that rifle, and being the youngest I ended up with it. Then I taught all my kids to shoot with it. (and a whole bunch of others). I have a sweet shooting Model 61 hammerless as well as several bolt .22's. I asked her which one she wanted and her choice was obvious.

I would not do any restoration to one of these as it does take away value. Mine was rebarreled just before my dad got it sometime in the middle 60's. Also mine has a very small and smooth (no grooves) forearm. I have never seen another like it, they all have the long ribbed one like yours.

My care for the 62A is I have been wiping it down with 3 in 1 oil for 40 years stock included.

Ken

Hunter Customs · February 7, 2009, 09:36 AM

I agree with the others, don't refinish the gun.
As for the oil, go easy on the oil. To much oil and it might soak into the wood of the stock causing it to become soft, which may cause the stock to break.
Normal cleaning and wipe down and you should be fine, and that fine old gun will last a very long time.
Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

December 21, 2008, 05:55 PM	#1
jckeffer Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2007 Posts: 185	Refinish Win Model 62A??? I own a Winchester Model 62A (circa 1946). This rifle is very accurate and works flawlessley. I still hunt with it occasionally. However, given its age and use, the finish, both barrel and stocks are worn. I would like to know if it is just better to leave it in its current condition or have it refinished. [IMG][/IMG]

December 21, 2008, 07:23 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,978	There is no question about it. Leave the finish alone. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

December 21, 2008, 07:35 PM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I have one just like that, and a Win 63 Auto to match. I vote for leaving it just like it is, adds class. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

December 21, 2008, 07:56 PM	#4
ccr Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Mountains of East TN Posts: 35	Keep it clean and keep it oiled and leave it alone. It is worth more __________________ Cummings Custom Refinishing Offers Quality Craftsmanship at Affordable Prices Fully Licenced FFL for over 20 years www.ccrrefinishing.com 423-639-8924

January 5, 2009, 09:45 PM	#6
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	Nooooo, pleeease don't touch. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

December 21, 2008, 08:11 PM	#5
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Don't do anything to it except keep it clean, oiled, and well cared for.

January 5, 2009, 11:45 PM	#7
Gazzmann Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 133	Leave it alone. the only thing you want to add is oil,oil and more oil. Maybe a little lemon OIL on the stock. Nice gun. John

February 7, 2009, 02:50 AM	#8
kametc Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2007 Location: S W , Montana Posts: 206	jckeffer, Hey. As I said in my post (Re. Wife wants to shoot long range ), I gave my 62A to my wife. It is the one she really likes to shoot, and I take her to the range several times a year to break clays and stuff with .22's. I grew up with that rifle, and being the youngest I ended up with it. Then I taught all my kids to shoot with it. (and a whole bunch of others). I have a sweet shooting Model 61 hammerless as well as several bolt .22's. I asked her which one she wanted and her choice was obvious. I would not do any restoration to one of these as it does take away value. Mine was rebarreled just before my dad got it sometime in the middle 60's. Also mine has a very small and smooth (no grooves) forearm. I have never seen another like it, they all have the long ribbed one like yours. My care for the 62A is I have been wiping it down with 3 in 1 oil for 40 years stock included. Ken __________________ "Allons" Blackhorse Troopers !

February 7, 2009, 09:36 AM	#9
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	I agree with the others, don't refinish the gun. As for the oil, go easy on the oil. To much oil and it might soak into the wood of the stock causing it to become soft, which may cause the stock to break. Normal cleaning and wipe down and you should be fine, and that fine old gun will last a very long time. Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

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