I am curious as to the differences between the old Winchester model 62A pump rifles versus the Rossi model 62A? Does anyone have first hand knowledge? Thanks!
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There are differences-for starters, the price YOu can buy a NEW Rossi 62 with stainless barrel for under $300- you will be lucky to find a nice BLUED winchester 62A under $300. The winchester is such a nice "classic" rifle to own-just the "feel" of having a 62 in your hand, to me anyway, doesn't come close to the Rossi "feel" I have a 62A and I have shot a friend of mine's Rossi 62 and while the rossi shoots well, there is just something about the winchester 62A that is "special". The forearm of my 62A is larger and feels good in your hand, where as the Rossi is a little light to me and almost feels like a youth gun. JUst my expression. If I had $300 to spend, I would be patient and search the gun shows or gun stores or even pawn stores for a "decent" winchester 62A. I must admit though, the rossi stainless steel rifle is a good looking gun and would be an interesting gun to bring to the range.
You will have a long search
I seriously doubt you will find anything but a beater for $300. Those are now in the collector's realm. My guess is you'll have to dig deeper to the tune of $450 for openers. Maybe there are a few lucky pawnshop finds, but that would be rare.
I've had two Rossi's, one from about the mid-90's and an earlier one that I still own. The newer had a South American hardwood stock that was a muddy dark brown and only handled long rifle ammo. The other, which I still have, is a very nice walnut-stocked gun that shoots shorts, longs and long rifles. While not a true 62, it is a very good gun for $150. Not as nicely finished as my 61, but still not bad. If you must have a Winchester save up the extra money and find one in very good condition. That way you can shoot it and not worry that you are reducing its value. My real preference is for the 1890 with the octagonal barrel and crescent buttplate. Still more money, but really nice looking. BTW the Rossi was made for a short while with the octagon barrel, too.
Good luck
RedFeather
I seriously doubt you will find anything but a beater for $300. Those are now in the collector's realm. My guess is you'll have to dig deeper to the tune of $450 for openers. Maybe there are a few lucky pawnshop finds, but that would be rare.
I've had two Rossi's, one from about the mid-90's and an earlier one that I still own. The newer had a South American hardwood stock that was a muddy dark brown and only handled long rifle ammo. The other, which I still have, is a very nice walnut-stocked gun that shoots shorts, longs and long rifles. While not a true 62, it is a very good gun for $150. Not as nicely finished as my 61, but still not bad. If you must have a Winchester save up the extra money and find one in very good condition. That way you can shoot it and not worry that you are reducing its value. My real preference is for the 1890 with the octagonal barrel and crescent buttplate. Still more money, but really nice looking. BTW the Rossi was made for a short while with the octagon barrel, too.
Good luck
RedFeather
By way of indirect comparison, I have the short barreled Rossi and a "barn fresh" Winchester 1906.
I bought the Rossi for something like $159 dollars just to have one thing that wasn't a target or high grade somesuch, and to shoot up all the ammo that was left over, fell on the ground, was found on the floor of the truck, etc.
The 1906 was bought from a Gun List ad for $100, described as rough. I wasn't disappointed. Looks like someone used 80 grit paper to remove all the rust and blueing, then let it rust again. While they were waiting on it to rust again, they must have used it to drive roofing nails. This is all OK, because the bore is so rotted, bullets will keyhole within 15 feet. Tough resto, but I may get around to it someday.
In comparison, the Rossi feels a little thicker, not as trim in the wood. The metal work isn't like the old Winchesters, but for a sub $200 gun, a better than fair deal. In my case, at least I can shoot the Rossi, although with the short sight radius it's a chore. Been thinking of a red dot sight mounted scout style. Or I saw recently that Brownells has a tang sight in the $35 range for these now. Might be worth a look.
Haven't seen the new Taurus, but would expect similar. All in all I've never been real taken with the South American stuff, but for the money these little pumps do offer a lot of fun without the heartache of possible damage to a gennie. Although if money isn't a concern I'd second the idea of an 1890 with the octagon barrel.
Rob
I bought the Rossi for something like $159 dollars just to have one thing that wasn't a target or high grade somesuch, and to shoot up all the ammo that was left over, fell on the ground, was found on the floor of the truck, etc.
The 1906 was bought from a Gun List ad for $100, described as rough. I wasn't disappointed. Looks like someone used 80 grit paper to remove all the rust and blueing, then let it rust again. While they were waiting on it to rust again, they must have used it to drive roofing nails. This is all OK, because the bore is so rotted, bullets will keyhole within 15 feet. Tough resto, but I may get around to it someday.
In comparison, the Rossi feels a little thicker, not as trim in the wood. The metal work isn't like the old Winchesters, but for a sub $200 gun, a better than fair deal. In my case, at least I can shoot the Rossi, although with the short sight radius it's a chore. Been thinking of a red dot sight mounted scout style. Or I saw recently that Brownells has a tang sight in the $35 range for these now. Might be worth a look.
Haven't seen the new Taurus, but would expect similar. All in all I've never been real taken with the South American stuff, but for the money these little pumps do offer a lot of fun without the heartache of possible damage to a gennie. Although if money isn't a concern I'd second the idea of an 1890 with the octagon barrel.
Rob
I wouldn't buy a Taurus
Not that I am enamored of the Rossi, but Taurus added their lawyer-inspired safety to the top of the block on their pumps and levers. Ugly, too.
Hard to compare a Rossi to a 1906, as the '06 always felt like a very light weight gun to me, anyway. Sort of a slimmed down 1890.
RedFeather
ps - Your monicker just registered on me. What boat are you/were you on? USS John Adams (SSBN620-Gold) - Gone but no forgotten.
Not that I am enamored of the Rossi, but Taurus added their lawyer-inspired safety to the top of the block on their pumps and levers. Ugly, too.
Hard to compare a Rossi to a 1906, as the '06 always felt like a very light weight gun to me, anyway. Sort of a slimmed down 1890.
RedFeather
ps - Your monicker just registered on me. What boat are you/were you on? USS John Adams (SSBN620-Gold) - Gone but no forgotten.
I have both a Rossi branded and a Tarurs branded 62 and there were more changes than just the branding. That stupid safety for one.Bullet Bob said:
My original statement stands: I doubt you'll find a new one from Rossi.
But you never know. About 4 years ago a vendor at a gun show had two Remington Nylon 66 rifles new in the box with all the paperwork even the hang tags. I still kick myself for not buying one of them.
Regards Bill
I have one of those rossi 62 rifles they are a blast to shoot! Although my winchester 62a, 1906 and 61 all have smoother actions, they were made in a different time. It has a crisp trigger and the action will probably smooth up in time--maybe. With my 50 ish eyes the rossi's sights are easier to see. I am not sorry I bought the rossi only thing I have to watch is to make sure I bring the pump handle back fully to eject the rounds. It definitely has minute of bunny accuracy. You really can not compare a winchester pump 22 to these newer clones. The rossi is a shooter and the winchesters are a investment for the future and to occasionally shoot for plinking or a occasional hunting outing.
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