*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER.

*EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER. Cal. 22LR. Fine early sporter built in 1936, the second year of production for the sporting model. It has 24” tapered round bbl, ramp front sight with hood and a Lyman receiver sight. The floor plate is marked “SPORTING”. The buttstock is nicely grained walnut with checkered forearm having long diamond patterns on each side and three diamond pattern of the bottom. It has a black forearm tip and checkered cap pistol grip with small cheek-piece and checkered steel buttplate with short top tang. Stock is fitted with deluxe bases and swivels that contain an early narrow military-style sling that may be original equipment. The bolt has the speed lock. SN 36327. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all its original factory finish to both metal and wood with some minor scratches in the finish on the left side, and a few others on the bottom, all probably from the sling. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-48466 JR346 (Dr. Ladd Heldenbrand Est.) (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1023	$3,335.00	EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER. Cal. 22LR. Fine early sporter built in 1936, the second year of production for the sporting model. It has 24” tapered round bbl, ramp front sight with hood and a Lyman receiver sight. The floor plate is marked “SPORTING”. The buttstock is nicely grained walnut with checkered forearm having long diamond patterns on each side and three diamond pattern of the bottom. It has a black forearm tip and checkered cap pistol grip with small cheek-piece and checkered steel buttplate with short top tang. Stock is fitted with deluxe bases and swivels that contain an early narrow military-style sling that may be original equipment. The bolt has the speed lock. SN 36327. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains virtually all its original factory finish to both metal and wood with some minor scratches in the finish on the left side, and a few others on the bottom, all probably from the sling. Brilliant shiny bore. 4-48466 JR346 (Dr. Ladd Heldenbrand Est.) (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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