Winchester 62 (Won’t lock up)

[Oklahoma_TC]

Friends,

I’ve found my self a very neat (and well loved) Winchester 62 .22LR slide action (estimation 1938). I’m having an issue with the lockup of the action when hammer is cocked or in the safe orientation. I believe the slide lock pin face has worn down to the point of in consistent pressure of the lockup system. The pictures below show the locking plate. Notice the pin is flat where as the pin (in picture 3) on homestead parts has a small “teet”. I was curious if anyone has ever had an issue similar to this and how it was remedied.

Thanks in advance!

 

[DRC458]

@SPDguns

 

[xseler]

@Catt57

 

[Catt57]

Friends,

I’ve found my self a very neat (and well loved) Winchester 62 .22LR slide action (estimation 1938). I’m having an issue with the lockup of the action when hammer is cocked or in the safe orientation. I believe the slide lock pin face has worn down to the point of in consistent pressure of the lockup system. The pictures below show the locking plate. Notice the pin is flat where as the pin (in picture 3) on homestead parts has a small “teet”. I was curious if anyone has ever had an issue similar to this and how it was remedied.

Thanks in advance!

I have a 62A, but as it is working perfectly, I don't really want to disassemble it to get the bolt out. Plus there are some internal differences between the 62 and 62A anyway. (For example, the 62 uses a flat spring for the hammer while the 62A uses a coil spring.) Make sure you are looking at parts for the correct model.

It is also hard to tell without seeing it in person, but I did find this about the 62 (and 62A). Maybe it will help.

A small, angled extension on the side of the firing pin is what locks the slide action.
When the firing pin is too the rear, the bolt is locked.
When it is forward as in firing, it is unlocked so you can pump it again.
It also locks the bolt shut while the hammer is in the safety or full cock notch to keep it fully shut & locked during handling & hunting.

 

[xseler]

@Catt57

Thanks, Timothy!!

 

[SoonerP226]

Numrich has the parts in their online catalog, so you can at least see what they're supposed to look like.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/winchester/rifles-win/62-win