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New to me 52-1
I just purchased a 52-1 in at least 98% condition with 2 extra magazines. It was made around 1965 per the serial#56***. I am not familiar with these guns but it caught my eye. I think I got a good deal on it so I purchased the gun. I will probably never shoot the gun and keep it as an investment. This is the 1st one I have ever seen in person and it is a very nice looking pistol. I am happy.
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06-09-2012, 08:00 PM
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The 52s are great guns and super accurate. You should get a box of wadcutters and see what she'll do. Here's my 52-2 in the original box with mags, bushing wrench and accessory steel weight.
Model 52 food:
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06-09-2012, 09:23 PM
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Model 52's are made to shoot. Don't let it languish in a safe. You will love it, once you've fired it.
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06-09-2012, 09:25 PM
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I have a new 52-2 coming myself.
We differ in that I am going to shoot the heck out of mine.
Going to use it for the center fire portion of bullseye matches.
Been wanting one for a few years now and decided what the heck, get it and enjoy it.
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06-09-2012, 09:50 PM
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I may have to try her out, at least once. It is in such nice shape I hate to shoot it. I gave 636.00 out the door. Is that a fair price for a 98% gun.
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06-10-2012, 12:17 AM
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IMHO; if it is truley 98%, then you stole it 
Post some pic's please.
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If you got a 98% 52-1 for $636 bucks, then whoever sold it didn't know what he had...
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If you got a 98% 52-1 for $636 bucks, then whoever sold it didn't know what he had...
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Totally agree!! It was stolen!
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06-10-2012, 07:56 AM
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That is a great pistol that performs very well. They are not common anymore and those of us that own them, have a lot of respect for it. That was also a great buy.
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$636.00...Who was that masked man?
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06-10-2012, 12:46 PM
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here are some pics I took of the 52-1. It looks better in person.
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$636??? I sold my 52-2 8 years ago for $850 in that kind of condition. I did include 6 magazines with it for that price.
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06-10-2012, 02:09 PM
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I got the gun 2 extra magazines and a set of target grips. I do not like the looks of the target grips on the gun and I will never use them. I am not sure who made them, they are smooth with no checkering. I feel very good about the price for the quality of gun i received. I did not realize at the time of purchase how desireable these guns are.
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I have seen those barrel weights before and don't really understand their purpose, can some one explain? The gun has such a light recoil I don't see any need to try and improve it. What am I missing? And yes, you stole it. You should turn yourself in before the police show up.
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The weight just changes the balance and makes it more muzzle heavy. Some shooters really prefer the weight installed and say it helps follow through.
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I've seen those for $150 to $200. If I paid that much I'd swear by it too. Just don't get it. The (minimal) recoil feels like it is comes straight back, no lift at all.
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I've seen those for $150 to $200. If I paid that much I'd swear by it too. Just don't get it. The (minimal) recoil feels like it is comes straight back, no lift at all.
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Check Gunbroker or the e-XXX place there are reproduction weights available for $75 if you want to try a set and they are just as good if not better quality than the original weight that are collectable. I bought a set of the reproduction weights and they do make a difference in the handling and recoil when shooting bullseye. I have a post somewhere if you search that gives my impression on the quality of the reproduction weights wouldn't sell mine for the price of originals.
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DJ Precision has them for under $50.
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Gunbroker item # 291229862 these are exactly like the Smith & Wesson weights same 2 pieces and screws as the originals. Not just a solid single weight and they are extremly well made!
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Looks darn nice in pix too...great buy sir! Mike
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Just sold a 52-1 with one magazine & no extra's, similar condition- $750. (mags are $40- $50)
You should shoot it once to fully appreciate it.
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If you shoot it once you will shoot it many more times.
I decided to buy a complete reload set up for an S1050 because of this gun. Now I have 3,000 plus .38 wadcutters in my ammo locker.
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Quote:
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I've seen those for $150 to $200. If I paid that much I'd swear by it too. Just don't get it. The (minimal) recoil feels like it is comes straight back, no lift at all.
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Agreed - recoil is minimal and the weight is not needed to manage recoil .
Since it gives the pistol more heft it helps a lot in maintaining sight alignment .
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