Custom Winchester Model 52-D .22 LR Bolt Action Target Rifle, 1962 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,025.00

LSB#: WY240904RM034

Make: Winchester, we do not know who customized this rifle.

Model: Custom Model 52

Serial Number: 108194D

Year of Manufacture: 1962, we do not know when this rifle was customized.

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Bolt Action Rimfire Single Shot Rifle

Barrel Length: 28″, a harmonic tuning device has been installed on the muzzle.

Sights / Optics: There are no sights or optics installed or included. The barrel has two pairs of drilled and tapped holes, one just in front of the receiver and the other rear of center, a sight block is installed on the forward mounting holes. The chamber ring and bridge each have a pair of drilled and tapped holes, a sight block is installed on the bridge. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present). 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece smooth walnut with barrel-tensioning screws on each side of the forend at the front, inlaid accessory rail in the bottom of the forend, pistol grip, straight comb and serrated black rubber buttpad. There is a repaired break in the wrist. There is a repaired chip-loss at the right-front of the forend. There are some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The LOP measures 12 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad. The pad has light-moderate wear with well defined serrations. Overall, the stock is in Good-plus condition as repaired.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The trigger assembly is not original to the gun. We were not able to remove the bolt to inspect it for a serial marking.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The safety assembly is missing. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some scattered minor oxidation, mostly on the barrel. There is notable finish loss in the trigger guard/accessory rail on the bottom. There are a few light nicks and scratches. The bolt knob has mostly worn to white. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good-Very Good condition as customized (see Mechanics).

Mechanics: The action functions correctly, however we were not able to remove the bolt and the safety assembly is missing. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud