Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Last used by a woman in shooting competitions in the early 1940s. The long 26 heavy barreled rifle was an instant classic in the small bore world of shooting competitors, and justly so. At that time a lot of returning vets had grown to like the bolt action rifle over the lever action guns used for many years. Get the best deals on gun manuals for winchester when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage original winchester western hunters pocket guide book came. Do winchester model 52 reproductions shoot very well. Items that are buy it now or make me an offer please note. Historical arms enthusiast herbert houze unravels the mysteries surrounding. I had never shot one of these and had never seen what the big deal with the model 52s was, until today. The hardcover of the the winchester model 52 by herbert g.
I have 2 stocks, all of the hardware, a scope, and one extra action. A delightful resource but it will make you want more 52s. The title of this book is the winchester model 52 and it was written by herbert g. Produced in both solid frame and takedown versions, the model 51 imperial was designed to be a topquality rifle for the highend wealthy trade. Winchester model 52 target 22 lr rifle used in very good. Beginning 1995 the spanish proof house implemented.
All other 22s would leave here before that one left. According to houze s the winchester model 52 your rifle was manufactured on may 20th 1932 sn 27967 to 28081. I have seen this on a few other 52 sporters and cant figure out what would cause this if the rifle has been mostly stored away. Houze in his book the winchester model 52 perfection in design reports that the 52e was pretty much a minor rework of the 52d, had its own. I have a no suffix model 52 from 1932 and a 52b bull gun very heavy barrel. Winchester model 52c if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. There were barrels made from ford engine crankshafts. Original 52s came in many different configurations and models, all the way from pre 52a, to 53a through 52e.
Get the best deals on gun manuals for winchester when you shop. Record the serial number at the front of this book for future reference. Winchester lever actions, all other center fire models. Winchester model 52b heavy barrel old school target rifle for sale. The round top receiver serial number and the serial number etched on the bolt matches. The only series with an accurate number is the model 52c, the last ones produced.
Seller will post actual shipping after deal is pending. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Forearm has a unique alteration, fits me quite well. Nfnone as issued, used but looks like new, red colored slick paper over boards, color plate of model 42s pasted to upper, 160pp. Perfection in design 9780873414876 by houze, herbert g.
Most of the early 52s were target models, and the sporters they did make are scarce, and go for big bucks today. It is missing the magazine release plunger, magazine plunger release spring and the magazine plunger spring stop. I have put s of rounds thru my gun in the past 23 years. The savage arms company was the first to announce the production of a boltaction. It has been brought to my attention that the small locking lug next to safety is broke, as most are so i heard. The reason your 52d doesnt have the pads is because winchester free floated the barrels on the 52d and es. I am struggling with the technical side as it took me about 2 hours to figure out how to resize the photos, hopefully i did it correctly. Make offer vintage original winchester western hunters pocket guide book came in box wgun. The model 52 winchester has status, in its 60 year history, the rifle was unsurpassed for trigger control, accuracy and dependability.
According to herbert houzes excellent book, the winchester model 52 perfection in design, there were 1,314 sporter c models made. Ad message additional listing, win, model 52 softcover, first paperback edition dated 2005. Throughout this manual the action refers to the 9 figure2a muzzle foreend foreend tip barrel general description your new winchester model 52b is a reproduction of the original model 52b sporting bolt. For the last 5 years i have been compiling a survey on the model 56 and 57.
According to herbert houze s excellent book, the winchester model 52 perfection in design, there were 1,314 sporter c models made between 1954 and 1960, when the model was discontinued. Whats more, is presents neverbeforepublished information on the 1894s elegant offspring, the model 55 and 64 from. Fyi, the book the winchester model 52 perfection in design by herbert g. The model 12,19121964 available for purchase online at.
Winchester did make a limited number of 52s with stainless barrels and aluminum barrels with liners. We automatically block any ebay member that makes a insulting offer to us. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 52 rifle. Serrated target trigger adjustable for pull and over travel. Collectors lot of two winchester model 52 target rifles. There are some minor scrapes on the barrel but that is. While it covers the rifles development and manufacture, it also features the sporter version in better detail than most references. Users, collectors and marksmen will appreciate each variations history, serial number sequences, and authentic photos. Your new winchester model 52b is a reproduction of the original model 52b sporting bolt action. The barrel and action have excellent blue, bore is excellent. Winchester model 52 heavy barrel target rifle wwin 82a sight. Looks to be in original unaltered condition which is unusual as most competitors did customize theirs to some degree or another. According to houzes the winchester model 52 your rifle was manufactured on may 20th 1932 sn 27967 to 28081. Interior clean, no marks, pages near bright, binding tight.
It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 190 pages in the book. The definitive book on 52s is by herbert houze, winchester 52, perfection in design. Dave riffle has the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Thank you for the guidance, i hope to present a better post this time. Herbert houze is the author of the winchester model 52 4. Historical arms enthusiast herbert houze unravels the mysteries surrounding the development of what many consider to be the most perfect rifle ever made. It came about after the united states came back from ww1. Sell your winchester model 52 for free today on gunsamerica. Perfection in design historical arms enthusiast herbert houze unravels the mysteries surrounding the development of what many consider to be the most perfect rifle ever made.
Your model 52b offers the accuracy you want in a rimfire bolt action. I have been on the pc for two days and have learned that a win m69a parts like that may work. Along the way he dispels the myths and flawed information surrounding this legendary classic. A collection of 190 rare photos and documents from the winchester company archive make this the unmistakable authority on the king of the. Fs winchester model 52b hb target rifle price reduced. The book covers the rifles improvements through five modifications. Its still tight and there isnt a mark anywhere inside. Shop for winchester rifles 52 parts today with numrich gun parts. Winchester model 5657 research survey winchester research. Houze presents the reader with a thorough historical look at the model from its inception to the end of its production in the early 1980s. It is a pre a speedlock with a lyman 82a rear and a 17a front sight and the standard 28 barrel. Since the publication of the groundbreaking first edition of the winchester model 94 the first 100 years, this revised and expanded edition is the culmination of the authors relentless research on the winchester model 94. Your model 52b offers the accuracy you want in a rimfire.
Theres a 52c made in 1956 for sale at my local gun store. Just picked up a winchester model 52 built in 1947. Perfection in design 087341487x by houze, herbert g. Whats more, is presents neverbeforepublished information on the 1894s elegant offspring, the model 55 and 64 from readers over the globe.
This paperback version of winchester model 52 packs all the details of the original, in a softcover format. You will get more that you pay for, not many times can one do that. Additional listing, win, model 52 softcover, first paperback edition dated 2005. Iii maintain a sales record book at the permanent place of business described. After the great war, winchester did some reorganization of its product line since returning doughboys showed a preference for boltaction rifles.
Most of the weapons shown were in his collection at the time of publication and have all been sold since. For many years it was the premier smallbore match rifle in the united states, if not the world. The model 52 winchester is regarded as one of winchesters true masterpieces of the ancient world. The barrel is stamped 48 and the serial number matches the houze, model 52 book dates of production. I bought this book new and havent looked at it all that much. If you want to collect winchester model 42s this is the book. Winchester rifles 52 parts numrich gun parts corporation.
Before bidding on any item or asking any questions please read my entire description thanks. I am looking to sell my winchester model 52 international and was hoping to get some idea on its value. One of the guns is this excellent pre64 model 52b winchester sporter. The owner has said that i can shoot the guns if i choose to.
Flat bottom target stock with an accessory mount, palm stop, and checkered steel buttplate. Winchester model 52 heavy barrel target rifle wwin 82a. Winchester model 9422 lever action rifle owners instruction manual. I recently purchased a winchester model 52c, from a estate sale. The c series is generally considered by collectors to be the finest of. If you go to rf central under the winchester 52 sub forum you will find a bunch of info on the repros and you will find some.
The definitive book on 52s is by herbert houze, winchester 52, perfection in. Full text of winchester 52b rifle internet archive. Buy winchester model 52 by herbert g houze online at alibris. Jan 20, 2014 the model 52 winchester is regarded as one of winchesters true masterpieces of the ancient world.
Buy winchester model 52 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Thus after much experimentation, the model 52 was born. The 52 sporter in question that rbertalotto is showing that has minimal use shows the bolt knob to be thinning of the bluing. I had never shot one of these and had never seen what the big deal with the model 52 s was, until today. Winchester rifles model 52 for sale guns international. With a filler block in the front sight dovetail, scope blocks on top of the barrel, standard markings, and winchester proofs on the barrel and receiver at the breech.
If you want to collect winchester model 42s this is the book you need. Fs winchester model 42 book by ned schwing trap shooters forum. In appearance it closely followed high grade english and. Ammunition the caliber of your model 52b is inscribed on left. Not aware of any stainless receivers but i wouldnt rule it out.
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