winchester model 52

H Richard · Sep 14, 2016

I learned to shot on a 52, the High School range had quite a variety of B,C, and D models. When my son shot on the H.S team, I got him an Anschutz 1403 for competition, and later I put a Unertle 20X Mod 1 1/2 target scope on it for 100 yard prone matches. With match ammo 1/4" groups at 100 yds were very common. My son and Grandson are now the caretakers of it.

BlackAgnes · Sep 14, 2016

Your fine rifle does NOT look as though it has the "Crack of Doom" on the left hand locking lug. These cracks are usually attributed to the use of the safety. Most 52 guys recommend minimal, if any, application of the safety on these pre-A guns.

Lots of info on them over at the Rimfire Central forum.

HARDWARE · Sep 14, 2016

thanks for mentioning the crack of doom. i subsequently learned of it on rimfire central. fortunately the shooting i did beforehand never required the use of the safety.

Ed Fowler · Sep 14, 2016

Beautiful rifles all! Love that indoor firing position, was going to make one but did not get around to it. I dearly love my 2 Mod 52-c rifles. It is interesting that others find shooting the peep sights kind of special, just figured that out myself again this summer.

Thanks for sharing!

Cyrano · Sep 14, 2016

I've never shot a 52 target rifle, but I sure like my 52C sporter. Definitely more accurate than I can hold with the Lyman 48.

moosedog · Sep 15, 2016

Nice 52. I've got a 75 Target and a 75 Sporter, and for some reason can shoot the Sporter better. Go figure.

RobertJ. · Sep 15, 2016

Nice rifles, everyone!

The 52 is a "grail gun" for me. Someday, I'll be at the right place at the right time!

kevin in nh · Sep 15, 2016

52 Pre-A beautiful wood and a great trigger
I also have a 52B heavy barrel....there is a reason they are the
"King of the 22s"

PALADIN85020 · Sep 15, 2016

Big Cholla said:
HARDWARE: I must extend my apology. I looked and looked today for that M 52 magazine. I had about given up when I found what I had assumed for several years to be said magazine. In cleaning it up it just didn't 'feel' like my Win. 52 mags did. So, I walked across the street to my fellow gunny neighbor and asked if he still owned a Win. M 52. He did have a M 52A in his collection of 22 LR target rifles. My magazine didn't fit. He looked it over and then suggested we try the Mossberg Target rifle. It fit. So, I don't have a good one to send to you.....and he is ahead one unexpected magazine.

How about instead I send you 25 targets for 22 LR Benchrest Competition? That I have........... Sorry, I should learn to have what ever I'm giving away in hand before offering. ........ :-(

My understanding is that the magazines and single-loading adapters made by Winchester (and reproductions marked "W") for the Models 69, 69A, 75 and 75 sporter should also work in the Model 52. I have tried them in all but the 52, which I regretfully do not have.

John

Left to right: single-loading adapter, .22 short mag, standard mag, 10-round mag.

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