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Lot #3649
Lot #3651

Lot 3650: Pre-World War II Winchester Sporting Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3650: Pre-World War II Winchester Sporting Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Pre-World War II Winchester Sporting Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 52-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1075
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1936. Ramped, hooded beaded blade front sight and receiver mounted fully adjustable Lyman rear peep sight, standard barrel markings, and Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Standard markings on the receiver with "SPORTING" marked on the trigger plate between the magazine well and trigger guard. Checkered pistol grip stock with black forend tip, hard rubber Winchester grip cap, raised cheekpiece, and checkered blue steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 80% original blue finish, some mild muzzle and edge wear, small scratches, visible flaking on the trigger guard and brown/gray patina on the trigger guard and trigger plate, and handling wear on the bolt handle. Non-factory scope block taps on top of barrel with filler screws. The refinished wood is also fine with crisp checkering, dings and bruises throughout, and a mostly gray patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.



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