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Lot #3178
Lot #3180

Lot 3179: Winchester 52-Rifle Rifle 22LR.

Scarce Pre-"A" Series Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Unertl Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 7, 2017

Lot 3179: Winchester 52-Rifle Rifle 22LR.

Scarce Pre-"A" Series Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Unertl Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 7, 2017

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,750
Price Realized:
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Scarce Pre-"A" Series Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle with Unertl Scope

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 52-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22LR.
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1829
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 93
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1936, going through the same improvements as the Target Rifle. Hooded bead front sight, with a receiver mounted Lyman adjustable peep sight at the rear, with stock cutout. Standard markings. "SPORTING" is marked on the trigger guard plate directly ahead of the trigger guard bow. Mounted with a one piece multi-point checkered select walnut pistol grip stock with a contrasting forend piece, hard rubber grip cap, cheek piece, checkered metal buttplate and sling swivels. The scope measures 26 inches in length, screw in lens caps, elevation and windage adjustable rear mount and recoil spring. Scope comes in a factory wooden box with brass hardware and instruction sheets with two single loading adaptors, one for a Winchester Model 52, the other unknown.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The rifle retains 95% original blue finish with some old dried protective grease overall and some muzzle wear, some thinning on the bolt handle and a few small minor scratches on the trigger guard. The stock is very good with some scattered minor dents, dings and scuffs and crisp checkering. The action is excellent. The scope is very fine with 90% of the original blue, showing normal handling and usage, and light spotting under the recoil spring. The scope case is very good with some stains, scuffs and scratches on the exterior and one of the interior braces is loose.



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