Winchester Model 62A Pump (Slide) Action Rifle

The Winchester Model 62A was originally blued, but as you can see, the vast majority of the factory blue finish has been worn off - especially from the barrel. Of all the parts, the receiver retains the most blue. The balance of the gun is mostly brown patina or shiny steel.

When I first obtained this rifle, it was gunked up from many years of being handled and fired, followed by many years of being propped in a closet. It took a lot of time to clean it up properly, but I did so as a labor of love. I love guns anyhow, but this one is extra-special because it belonged to my late employer and friend, and was given to me by his widow.