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Winchester model 52
brannigans
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I am researching this Winchester Model 52 serial number 39687 which appears to be original finish but has a added handle grip metal plate and a wood cheek rest. My intent is to learn more before selling. Gun is in excellent shape and has a Wm. Malcolm scope serial number 5461 and what I believe it the original strap. Do the grip plate and and cheek rest enhance or reduce the guns value? Any information on the gun and scope is appreciated. Here are images
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Thanks,
Brannigan
condition. Anyone know what it's worth?
Thanks to all
James
Herbert Houses book "The Winchester 52, Perfection in Design" has photos of Edwin Pugsley holding serial #8, and photos of serial #5 & #6 from the John Bastiani collection.
What you have is a highly collectible piece of history. I'd suggest getting a copy of Houze's book for more information. Hopefully it has not been drilled and tapped or altered in any way.
If possible post some photos...
Thanks again
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80353360@N00/
Oh, the scope mounts on top and says supertargetspot on it.
The real treasure is the historical significance and documentation as it relates to Col. Townsend Whelen. This was Winchester's sucessfull attempt to not only break into the .22 target rifle world, but dominate it for decades.
What a treasure!