Winchester 52's

[LTC]

I took the plunge a couple of weeks ago and bid on and won two pre A Winchester 52's off GB. One is a slow lock and the other a speed lock. I took the slow lock to the club tonight to sight in and see how it's accuracy is. I could only shoot at 50 feet so it wasn't much of a challenge for the 52. The rear sight is a ladder style tangent sight and the front is a non-original blade.

Below is a photo of the slow lock and the first 5 shot group after I took 5 shots to sight it in.



Designed to be a U.S. military trainer, but not accepted by the government and beat out by the Springfield 1922. I'll get the speed lock to the club for it's tryout over the weekend. Additional photos will then follow.

LTC

 

[Lee Barner]

looks like it's really stringing those shots. I'll take it off your hands just to help you out. I had a pre A #10028 that was made in 1928, also with the ladder sight. took a lot of pasture poodles with it back when I could still see sights better than I can now. lee

 

[LTC]

Lee,
I think I'll hold off dumping it back on the market just yet. With a little more range time I'm sure I can get it to improve. Thanks for your concern though.

 

[growr]

In MY opinion the 52 Winchester is the finest American made .22 rifle of ALL time!!

I have a 52C & D that I use in prone matches. Most of the time I use my Anschutz for 3/4 position shooting, but for prone matches my 52's actually out shoot my Anschutz at 100 yards/meters..

AND it is nowhere near as finicky about ammo over my 1813 Anschutz.

Randy

 

[DWalt]

I have a 52B HB with a pre-war Unertl 12x scope and Marble-Goss iron sights. I used it a lot in my younger days as a 50' competitive shooter in high school and college. I seldom shoot it now, but last spring took it to the range for a bench rest session at 50 yards. Consistent 5 shot groups with ESs below 1/2" with some old Western match ammunition. I'm going to have to find a new home for it relatively soon.