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Ricci Wright
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Sir I have a model 52 S/N 103334C. Does the C sufix mean a 52C made in 1961? Number on the bottom of the Bull Barrel (measures 7/8" at the muzzle and is 28" long) is 7991 should this match the receiver number and should there be any other matching numbers? I bought this rifle out of Mass. a few years back and it has been set up as like an International Match rifle. The stock has the forend rail and adjustable metal but plate. It is a single shot.The trigger is amazing but it is unmarked as far as I can see.
This gun was in a nice home made wood cary case in a small shop near Framingham, Mass. along with a BSA Martini International Match 22 rifle also in a wooden case. I did not buy the BSA. Can anyone identify the trigger?? Thank you Sir!!
This gun was in a nice home made wood cary case in a small shop near Framingham, Mass. along with a BSA Martini International Match 22 rifle also in a wooden case. I did not buy the BSA. Can anyone identify the trigger?? Thank you Sir!!
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nice find[^] both can bring good money
I have a similar super rare and modified one in a wood case
Special heavy bull bbl with no taper and flat muzzle crown
I may be helpful be need detailed pics
Please
Mike
In answer to your first question, Yes, the "C" suffix on the serial number indicates that it is a "52C". The serial number records for the Model 52 that I researched ended at 74145, which was July 26th, 1949. Serial number 103334C could have been manufactured in 1961, but there is no way to verify it.
I have no idea what the number "7991" signifies.
The trigger is interesting. It is definitely an aftermarket trigger. I have a fairly extensive collection of aftermarket 52 triggers, but have never seen the one on your rifle. Adjustments are similar to Kenyon, however body/shoe differ significantly. Could you post or email me more pictures of it? Any markings on it? Karl Kenyon always stamped his name on the side of his triggers, as did most other custom manufacturers.
In regards to the number on the barrel, where is it located? Winchester would stamp the bottom of barrel with a number when rifles were returned for service or repair. This is possibly the case with yours.
Also, you mention "Bull Barrel" for your rifle. The true Bull Barrels measured 1-1/8" diameter at receiver and 7/8" at muzzle. The more common heavy weight models measured 1" diameter at receiver and 7/8" at muzzle. The standard weight barrels measure 1" at receiver and slightly under 3/4" at muzzle. All 52 target rifle barrels were 28" long.
Steve