Winchester model 62 questions

[Oneaudiopro]

I particularly interested in anyone that might own a model 62 with s/n between 98000 and 120000. I?m trying to narrow down when the conversion from model 62 to model 62A took place. I have one that should be prewar 1940 although it has features that might make it after WWII. Let me know what you find. Thanks

[morrcarr67]

Have you read this article?

https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns/classic-firearms-winchester-model-62/amp

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['ol shooter]

The Winchester Forum at Rim Fire Central has a lot of knowledge there in the membership.

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/winchester.552/

[Imageview]

I have a 62a from 41 according to the serial as best I can figure it. Still has the screw hole for mounting a tang sight. Am traveling so don?t have it handy to confirm serial number,

[Oneaudiopro]

According to the s/n mine was mfg in 1940 BUT it has the longer slide of the 62A and the barrel is clearly marked model62, lower tang has 1 screw of mod62A but the hammer is checkered and not grooved (mod62). Looks like maybe they were using up parts but no distinct date or s/n range for the transition from model 62 to 62A. Looks like I may have a unicorn.

[TRAP55]

From the article morrcarr67 posted:

The Model 62 evolved into the 62A in the late 1930s. The most significant change was from a flat mainspring to a coiled hammer spring. From 1939 through 1940, both Model 62 and 62A variants overlapped, and it can be confusing to determine whether you have a Model 62 or 62A. No matter what is written on the barrel, a model 62 with a flat mainspring has four holes in the lower tang; the 62A with the coiled hammer spring has a single hole in the lower tang.3

My googlefoo is slipping, first time I've seen that, and the source is from Ned Schwing, but it's what I guessed at. So that question is answered.
Next question, consensus says the changes started at about serial number 90,800 in 1939.
Anyone have an earlier serial number, on a 62 or 62A, that has any 62A features?

[2761377]

in the collecting field of WW2 U.S. military small arms, at least, there's a maxim about parts that seem too early for the serial number. since these arms were assembled on lines from bins of parts

"first in, last out"

a worker would come along and fill a partially empty bin with newly revised parts. leaving early units underneath.