Guns International #: 103208378
Seller's Inventory #: 2592

Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 52 - Benchrest and Target Rifles - Rimfire

Category
Winchester Rifles - Model 52
Benchrest and Target Rifles - Rimfire

WINCHESTER MODEL 52, 22 LR, MADE in 1937, With LYMAN 12X TARGETMASTER SCOPE

Description:
Really nice, well cared for Winchester model 52, made in 1937, with a Lyman 12 power Targetspot (not Targetmaster) scope. It also has a Lyman receiver sight and front globe sight. I have had this rifle for a while now and I recently installed the Lyman 12 power Targetspot scope. I am 76 years old and the iron sights are not working very well for me. I have had the Lyman Targetspot for about 30 years and have used it on a few different target rifles. It has been a great scope with good clear optics and crisp adjustments. At some point, the rear lens cap went missing but the front one is there. Also, over the years, the front adjustment bell has faded to a silvery color. The crosshairs are clear and sharp and make it easy to see the target.
The rifle is in great shape for its 88 years. There are a few small dings and scratches in the stock and one spot on the barrel where something hit against it. These are shown clearly in the photos. The rifle is in original condition and has had no alterations. These completely original early 52s are getting hard to find. It has the original lusterous rust bluing of the pre-WW II rifles that is so satisfyingly beautiful. The trigger is crisp. It appears to have the original magazine. There is some wear on the floorplate where the rifle was carried.
The proof is in the shooting, so a few days ago, I took this one out to the farm and set up a table and shot it from sandbags at 50 feet and at 50 yards. I did not use premium target ammo, just some inexpensive Winchester T22 standard velocity target (shown in pictures). These are both 5 shot groups, the smaller one is 50 feet and the larger is 50 yards. These are shown in the pictures. I am a pretty good shot, but with premium ammo and a more solid table, you might improve them. 
Please check out the photos and contact me with questions. Thank you for looking!

Buyer pays Insurance and Shipping costs.


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SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 52 Target
Serial Number: 37332
Barrel Length: 28 inches
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: very good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Bolt Action Repeater
Butt Pad: Checkered Steel Buttplate
Finish: Rust Blue
Manufacture Date: 1937