After researching i had a slight suspicion after checking the serial number that it was possibly a sporter. While it covers the rifles development and manufacture, it also features the sporter version in better detail than most references. 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. I need help establishing values on some winchester 1873s and a couple other guns but this one i think is a good gun. The model 52 sporter was introduced in 1934 during the depths of the depression. It is a pre a speedlock with a lyman 82a rear and a 17a front sight and the standard 28 barrel. Forearm has a unique alteration, fits me quite well. Perfection in design 087341487x by houze, herbert g. After arriving home, i pulled out the rifle, cleared it and did some research.
In 1931, a friend of john olin, the president of winchester, had a gunsmith remodel his model 52 into a lightweight sporting model. The model 52 winchester has status, in its 60 year history, the rifle was unsurpassed for trigger control, accuracy and dependability. I have owned the gun for over 25 years and i have not used it in 20 years. Olin was impressed with the rifle and ordered development of a factory sporting model. It is a winchester model 52 i did find mfg date 1956. Shop for winchester rifles 52 parts today with numrich gun parts. Perfection in design 9780873414876 by houze, herbert g. Wooden replacement stocks are unfinished 90% rough machine inletted.
It has been brought to my attention that the small locking lug next to safety is broke, as most are so i heard. It was published by krause pubns inc and has a total of 190 pages in the book. The winchester 52 is a very successful and highly collectible 22 caliber rimfire rifle. One of the guns is this excellent pre64 model 52b winchester sporter. Houze 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at. It has a 24 inch barrel, and is marked new haven, ct. The gun is in perfect condition and it has a lyman super targetspot scope and all the accessories plus the the redfield olympic iron front and rear sights. Winchester introduced the model 52 bolt action rimfire rifle in 1919 as a high quality target rifle featuring a 28 target barrel, flat top receiver and target style stock with a finger grooved forearm section. Elegant in form and possessing unparalleled shooting characteristics, the international match rifle equaled. Herbert houze is the author of the winchester model 52 4. The remington model 40xb the heavy barrel model built on the short 700 style action is right there with the 52d. Houze, page 160 without question, the entire model 52 rifle program reached its zenith in 1969, when the international match rifle was introduced. I have a no suffix model 52 from 1932 and a 52b bull gun very heavy barrel.
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. Winchester model 52b heavy barrel old school target rifle for sale. Serialization date of manufacture the national firearms museum. 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. Winchester model 52 heavy barrel target rifle wwin 82a sight. Jan 20, 2014 the model 52 winchester is regarded as one of winchesters true masterpieces of the ancient world. The definitive book on 52 s is by herbert houze, winchester 52, perfection in design.
The winchester model 94 a century of craftsmanship robert c. From the winchester model 52 perfection in design, by herbert g. The round top receiver serial number and the serial number etched on the bolt matches. Last used by a woman in shooting competitions in the early 1940s. A delightful resource but it will make you want more 52s. Annual orders for or sales of model 52 rifles 1927 3053 rifles ordered. Winchester did make a limited number of 52 s with stainless barrels and aluminum barrels with liners. I am looking to sell my winchester model 52 international and was hoping to get some idea on its value. Buy winchester model 52 by herbert g houze online at alibris. In 1953 browning added an alpha prefix to the serial 1945 production limited to servicemen number. Winchester model 52 information national gun forum. Do winchester model 52 reproductions shoot very well. For many years it was the premier smallbore match rifle in the united states, if not the world.
Category books and magazines winchester memorabilia. Perfection in design paperback at the best online prices at ebay. For many years it was the premier smallbore match rifle. Sell your winchester model 52 for free today on gunsamerica. Not aware of any stainless receivers but i wouldnt rule it out. I am starting to whittle down my rimfire collection. Perfection in design by houze, herbert g condition.
Beretta, browning, marlin, remington, ruger, savage, stevens, winchester, thompson. This article was first published in american rifleman, july 2002. All other 22s would leave here before that one left. Yes tell them i said you could have it for 20% off the sticker. Historical arms enthusiast herbert houze unravels the mysteries surrounding the development of what many consider to be the most perfect rifle ever made. The winchester model 52 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The winchester model 52 is legendary in its superb accuracy and high quality of workmanship. American rifleman origins of the winchester junior rifle. 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. Hey everyone, found this site and i was hoping to get some expert help from you. Fs winchester model 52b hb target rifle price reduced. 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. Click download or read online button to get the winchester model 52 book now. According to herbert houzes 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.
The title of this book is winchester model 52 and it was written by herbert houze. The hardcover of the the winchester model 52 by herbert g. The ending number in the chapter 8 table is incorrect for the model 75 please use the number in chapter 5. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Here are the full pdf solution manual elements of electromagnetics sadiku 4th. Gun stocks, supplying older model replacement gun stocks and forearms, original rifles and shotguns dating back to the 1800s. Id have to check some resources first to confirm it. The origins of the winchester junior rifle corps can be traced in large part to two little books that were published in 1906 and 1907. Winchester bolt action military and sporting rifles 18771937 by houze. See all listings by aardvarkltd print this listing. The c series is generally considered by collectors to be the finest of the sporting models. 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.
The owner has said that i can shoot the guns if i choose to. It contains neverbeforepublished photos and documents from the winchester repeating arms companys. It was published by gun digest books and has a total of 192 pages in the book. Looks to be in original unaltered condition which is unusual as most competitors did customize theirs to some degree or another. Fyi, the book the winchester model 52 perfection in design by herbert g. In 1953 browning added an alpha prefix to the serial. The long 26 heavy barreled rifle was an instant classic in the small bore world of shooting competitors, and justly so. Along the way he dispels the myths and flawed information surrounding this legendary classic. You will get more that you pay for, not many times can one do that. Winchester model 52 by herbert houze, january 20, 2006, gun digest books edition, paperback in english. Houze, 9780873414876, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Winchester 52 52e prefix international match 22 lr heavy. The title of this book is the winchester model 52 and it was written by herbert g.
The book covers the rifles improvements through five modifications. Also includes identification marks and yearly sales figures for the collector. The speed lock trigger and semibeavertail forend werent put into production until late 1930. Perfection in design 9780896891630 by herbert houze and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. He was in the navy and was a competition shooter from what i have been told from family members. Synthesis of knowledge of extreme fire behavior usda forest. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Herbert g houze this book provides an account of the history and developments of the winchester model 52 rifle. It came about after the united states came back from ww1. Per herb houzes fine reference book on the model 52, it is a september 1937 rifle. I hear youve been looking at my winchester model 52. There were barrels made from ford engine crankshafts. Houze hardcover book, 192 pages see other available editions description historical arms enthusiast herbert houze unravels the mysteries surrounding the development of what many consider to be the most perfect rifle ever made.
I recently purchased a model 52 that was in pieces. Users, collectors and marksmen will appreciate each variations history, serial number sequences, and authentic photos. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Many experts consider the winchester model 52d heavy barrel model to be the finest of all in the long line of the winchester 52 series. I need some help in determining the value and the best place to sell a winchester model 52 international match 22lr. Thank you for the guidance, i hope to present a better post this time. Winchester 52 1937 unmarked a serial 372xx heavy barrel in really nice shape. Designed for the winchester 52, and will fit models 56, 57. I dont believe its a real issue, but im sure i might here different. The winchester model 52 by herbert houze for sale online. It has been called the bible on the winchester model 42, this copy is in tight mint condition except for a slightly bumped back bottom tip on hard cover. I have put s of rounds thru my gun in the past 23 years.
Seller will post actual shipping after deal is pending. Houzes book, winchester 52, perfection in design may have more details. This rifle was offered in 22 short 19191922 and in 22 lr. A look back at the winchester model 52 rifle american rifleman. Worth of a place in the library, of every model 52 collector. The 52 sporter in question that rbertalotto is showing that has minimal use shows the bolt knob to be thinning of the bluing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
I had never shot one of these and had never seen what the big deal with the model 52 s was, until today. Here is a very good model 52 target rifle featuring heavy barrel 78 at muzzle, strong, sharp rifling, unertl type scope mounting bases, aluminum grip cap and hand stop and 3 sling loops. Perfection in design the comprehensive history of the king of. The barrel is stamped 48 and the serial number matches the houze, model 52 book dates of production. Seller is ffl dealer, must ship to licensed ffl dealer. Apparently mine is a premarked m52a, with a pretty low serial number model model 42 ever written. Houze attention do not order this book out of print gs140641. Winchester model 52 manual winchester model 52 manual colt single action army revolver service manual cleaning winchester 1897 service manuals, cleaning, repair manuals. This reference includes history, development and specifications of this little bolt action. Winchester model 52 january 20, 2006 edition open library. Identify winchester model 52 variant the high road.
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