I will play!

52B Bull Barrel, Cowan scope mount, I also have a 12xunertl and the original redfield Olympic sights with all of the inserts.

 

me too!!

Hey can i get in on this!!!!!!!! I bought this "C" from the original owner, said it had maybe 300 rounds down the bbl. I don't know how true but i beleived the guy, looks almost new anyway! He said far as he remembers he never took the action out of the stock. I'm leaving it just like it is, i don't see no reason to break the seal -shoots perfect! Ok i am braggin but it's the only 52 i have and i like it, lol!!

I don't have many maybe 10 or so rimfires but the 52C is my favorite. My newely acquired CMP 40X is a close second! joe

 

52's

Okay, here we go......

This one is a speedlock gun in unmolested condition with a 12x Litschert Scope....The only original gun I have...

This one is a D in an HS precision silhouette stock, the factory barrel has been turned down, fluted, set back and rechambered........Karl Kenyon trigger as well...the gun now wears the Leupold BR 24x shown....The other gun is just an Anschutz 54...

This one is a C Factory barrel has been turned down to a sporter contour, the stock is a 52 sporter stock, 10x Leupold scope, and Canjar trigger...

This one is a C set up to shoot 4 position 50'..........stock is an old fajen.......the hardware is Freeland stuff........20X Unertl Scope, and Canjar trigger....

This one is also a C set up to shoot 50' indoor.........Again an old Fajen stock, All of the hardware is Anschutz, except for the trigger guard, it is Freeland/Winchester International.....scope is a Redfield 3200 24x boosted to 30x by Bill Ackerman.......trigger is Karl Kenyon

And last the newest addition, which is not even in my posession yet.....It is a C Set up for BR shooting, It wears an 8-32 Burris signature, the seller wasnt sure about the trigger, the previous owner said Kenyon, I think it is Canjar though.....The barrel on this one has also been set back and rechambered....
This one is probably going to get tore down and put in a master class thumbhole match stock for 4p shooting as well..............

 

My one and only 63' 52D with her new dress on from Richards (doesn't) Microfit.

Cheers from down under.

Nigel

 

Nigel, thanks for making the trip from down under!! That's a very nice looking stock!! Am guessing after many hrs of completion by you!! joe

 

Thanks jGEE,

This forum has some very fine people. Well worth the trip. :bthumb:

Yea, after waiting over 8 months for the stock to arrive, only to fine it as rough as a ploughed paddock and inlet for (my assumption) an earlier 52 action. I was, shall we say, a little dissapointed.

Can't claim for the fitting as I had it professionally pillar bedded, but yes, many hours and coats of tru oil later the paddock is more of a bowling green. ;-)

Cheers,

Nigel

 

OK. We all have seen this one. Fairly rare 1931 Speedlock with the 28" heavy nickel steel bbl. # 22164, has a Lyman 17-G front sight and no rear. Has a special order round top receiver. Scope is Lyman 5A, # 2523 and was shipped 5-13-1936. Second model 5A as it has the four point mounts. Ammo is period Winchester Precision Five Star. One of the most expensive and sought after 22 boxes. This is a collectors prize. Big Larry

 

52C Std. Wt.

My one and only 52C ('56)... aka 'Pamela'...

Regards,

Art

 

This is my brand new to me 1932 Model 52. Just received late yesterday afternoon. It has been very neglected. Cobwebs in the bore, heavy surface rust but no rounded over screws and everything is there. I cleaned the bore and lightly lubed the bolt and took it to the range this morning. Very pleasantly surprised. At 25 yards with the irons, Federal 510 ammo and my poor eyesight, she shot .5" groups and functioned flawlessly. I am in love and I haven't even seen how well she will clean up yet. Bob

 

Great job guy! Keeps the pics coming!

jGEE, your C has one purrrrrrty piece of timber!

mgb8345, you have a dimond in the rough! you get to restore it to it's original glory.

 

i bought my first m52 today looks just like the one mgb8345 posted, mine is sn 13601. not sure when it was made ? It did not have a magazine. payed $400.

 

Brownells sells high quailty mags and single-shot-adapters

 

OMG mgb8345. Oh the humanity!!!! Who would treat a rifle like that? Lets have his name so someone near can slap that boy. Clean it up and treat it well. Big Larry

 

Not a great picture, but you'll get the idea. CMP 52D that came in the Freeland Stock. I added the Lyman 20X SuperTargetSpot. Shoots better than I do.

 

Can we get a 52 pics sticky launched?

Hello all,

Glad to see the forum added the 52 sub. I have been going through the shooting boxes we used back in the 60's & have some nice period NRA manuals and even some embarrassing targets from when I shot as a kid.

For the picture sticky:

We used to pack up this 52 and a 61 for the NRA matches we shot as kids

 

52 D and B

52b Sporting unfortunately do to kids Dr. bill its up for sale at http://www.gunrunnerauctions.com/store/index.cfm

BTW great addition the Winchester forum.:t

 

Those are some great examples- i hope the young ones are ok now and good luck with the sporter sale. joe

 

Here's a sticky for you. Scarce and very seldom seen. 1931 M52 Speedlock. Big Larry

 

Likely to be the only 52's I'll ever own, though I'd love to have a C sporter....

52C which has a replacement barrel of identical dimensions of its original, which I'm heartbroken to say, is lost to the ages. The original, which must have been some sort of special order, had all the original,normal winchester 52 roll marks. I had the barrel changed about 20 years ago, and in my ignorance at the time, had no idea that it was not a common 52 barrel diameter, I let the smith get rid of the old barrel.
Early pre-A, bought as a project rifle to build into the sporter I couldn't afford otherwise. a work in progress....
before and after pic:

DPSTX

 

Likely to be the only 52's I'll ever own, though I'd love to have a C sporter....

52C which has a replacement barrel of identical dimensions of its original, which I'm heartbroken to say, is lost to the ages. The original, which must have been some sort of special order, had all the original,normal winchester 52 roll marks. I had the barrel changed about 20 years ago, and in my ignorance at the time, had no idea that it was not a common 52 barrel diameter, I let the smith get rid of the old barrel.
Early pre-A, bought as a project rifle to build into the sporter I couldn't afford otherwise. a work in progress....
before and after pic:

DPSTX

DPSTX, I'm sure you know that butt hook is mounted upside down, don't you?:bthumb: I like that Richards stock. Can't tell for sure in the pic, did you have the bolt handle reshaped?
Crow Feather

 

Win. 52 re-issues & 1904

Here is whats left of my Win.'s except for my Grandfathers 1895 35 Win.

Bottom to top:
1904 Win. 22-Sorry this isn't a 52 but was on the pic.
Browning 52C re-issue NIB
Fajen 52 re-issue
Win 52B re-issue
Fajen 52 re-issue

Sorry for the not so great Pix.

 

Nice rifles Hunter! Which one shoots the Best? And don't say the 1904 lol.

 

My 52B with a Lyman Super Target Spot 15X

 

The bolt handle looks good. Sometime, if you get a chance, would you mind posting a close-up picture of the bolt handle?
Thanks,
Crow Feather

 

Well, I made a different bolt handle entirely, so here it is. Again, patterned after the M70 bolt....

DPSTX

 

Awesome 52 from 1919

I have been asked to post this here. Hope you enjoy. This is a very good friend of mine who is a gun and knife maker. This is his that he customized several years ago.
Win.52 Target Rifle made in 1919. Custom work includes: round to octagon barrel; restocked with English walnut; custom floor plate with integral mag release; custom shotgun trigger guard; recoil lug for looks; fluted bolt knob; custom made scope mounts and sling swivels.

 

I have been asked to post this here. Hope you enjoy. This is a very good friend of mine who is a gun and knife maker. This is his that he customized several years ago.
Win.52 Target Rifle made in 1919. Custom work includes: round to octagon barrel; restocked with English walnut; custom floor plate with integral mag release; custom shotgun trigger guard; recoil lug for looks; fluted bolt knob; custom made scope mounts and sling swivels.

The lines on that stock are absolutely incredible. Beautiful art.

 

1927 SLOWLOCK

 

Win 52 Repro. (sorry)

Win 52 Repro

 

A USRAC 52 Sporting does NOT require nor deserve anything approximating an apology.
Crow Feather

 

52 Re-issue



I completely agree. These rifles are nearly identical to the originals in design, the workmanship is superb and the materials are as good or in some cases better than the originals. The rifles are accurate in the extreme. They are, in my opinion, the best bang for your bolt action rimfire buck...period. You can buy a rifle of similar quality from Anschutz, or Cooper or a few other custom rifle makers, but you will pay a LOT more for it than the cost of a Miroku made Winchester or Browning marked 52 re-issue. They are quite simply superb rifles.

Kix