Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot rifle for a penny-start auction…this is the Winchester Model 02A!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 02A
Serial: No Serial
Date of Manufacture: 1902-1930
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18" Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: One Piece Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 02-A is a classic example of early 20th-century American firearms engineering, designed with simplicity and reliability in mind. Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company between 1902 and 1930, the Model 02-A is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 Short. With a total production run of approximately 640,299 units, this model was part of Winchester’s efforts to offer an affordable, durable rifle for small game hunters, and general-purpose use. Its compact size, 18-inch round barrel, and straightforward single-shot action made it an ideal training rifle, especially for youth and novice shooters. This rifle features a blued steel finish, a smooth one-piece walnut stock, and standard blade front and notch rear sights, providing a traditional and functional shooting experience. The Model 02-A was not issued with a serial number, which was typical for firearms of this era that were not regulated in the same way as modern rifles. However, collectors and historians can sometimes estimate the production period of a specific rifle by examining certain physical traits—such as barrel markings, bolt shape, and stock contours—that evolved subtly over the nearly three decades of production. Though modest in value today, the Model 02-A holds historical significance and remains a popular collectible among vintage .22 rifle enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 02A
Serial: No Serial
Date of Manufacture: 1902-1930
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18" Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: One Piece Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 02-A is a classic example of early 20th-century American firearms engineering, designed with simplicity and reliability in mind. Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company between 1902 and 1930, the Model 02-A is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 Short. With a total production run of approximately 640,299 units, this model was part of Winchester’s efforts to offer an affordable, durable rifle for small game hunters, and general-purpose use. Its compact size, 18-inch round barrel, and straightforward single-shot action made it an ideal training rifle, especially for youth and novice shooters. This rifle features a blued steel finish, a smooth one-piece walnut stock, and standard blade front and notch rear sights, providing a traditional and functional shooting experience. The Model 02-A was not issued with a serial number, which was typical for firearms of this era that were not regulated in the same way as modern rifles. However, collectors and historians can sometimes estimate the production period of a specific rifle by examining certain physical traits—such as barrel markings, bolt shape, and stock contours—that evolved subtly over the nearly three decades of production. Though modest in value today, the Model 02-A holds historical significance and remains a popular collectible among vintage .22 rifle enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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