Item: Winchester Model 52 Pre A Speedlock Bolt Action Rifle Caliber: .22 LR Approx. Measurements: 45" long
Magazine Capacity: 5
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transaction your order will be cancelled and 3% of the total will be
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This rifle is one of a kind. The pictures are of the actual rifle you will receive.
The Winchester Model 52 was introduced during the smallbore phase of the 1919 National Matches held at the Navy Range at Caldwell, NJ—the first NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championship. Winchester wanted to produce a bolt action .22 caliber rifle that accurately simulated the Model 1903 Springfield rifle. A smallbore replica would allow cheap training at closer ranges or indoors and provide a way to quickly teach marksmanship to novices. The new rifle had the same weight and length of pull as the Springfield and the stock was patterned after the ’03 stock. The rear sight is a ladder type seen on a lot of military guns.
This rifle was manufactured in late 1935 has the speed lock trigger later found on the 52b guns. These guns were know as "Pre-A Speed Lock" rifles. There was also a slight change to the safety as well. This change was a modification of the safety pivot stem to prevent bending which could cause cracks in the receiver wall behind the left locking lug. The barrel is tapped and has the Unertl bases installed for the scope.
This is a beautiful rifle! Condition is apparent in all the detailed pics and it comes with the 5 round magazine shown. The 5 round magazine is removed by pressing the release button located on the right side of the stock.
Bore is excellent. Bright and shiny with strong rifling.
This
firearm must be cleaned and inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to
firing. The firearm listed is sold as is, without warranty expressed or
implied. Family Firearms is not liable for any injuries resulting from
use.
California Prop 65 WARNING:
This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.