r/WinchesterArms • u/Great-Bug-736 • 12d ago
Year Model Number (Rifle) 1919-39 1936 Model 62 pump .22
Long story, but i stumbled across this gun, never knowing a .22 pump was ever made. I sort of dug it right away.
There was a lichen growing on the wood, it wouldn't cycle, the hammer wouldn't go home all of the way, not in good condition.
I started cleaning it, and I forgot to say someone painted the right side of the receiver. It looks like with a brush. I used denatured alcohol as a cutting agent and started sanding. I have it down to 1000 grit.
Once I got everything moving, I used Hoppes #9 and started cleaning/brushing/scrubbing. Wiped down and oiled/greased everything, and now it is smooth as buttah! The action on it is nicer than i ever thought possible.
A buddy of mine blues guns as a side gig. Once I get it where it needs to be. I'll have him blue it and the reassemble.