*WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER DELUXE RIFLE.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER DELUXE RIFLE. Cal. 22LR. Early post war sporter with 24” tapered round bbl, ramp front sight with hood, Lyman 57F receiver sight with a Griffin & Howe double lever side mount containing a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5X scope. Mounted in a checkered 1-pc stock with black foreend tip, capped pistol grip with cheekpiece and a Niedner style serrated buttplate with trap containing the sight blade for the Lyman receiver sight, including the aperture disc. The 1-pc trigger guard and floorplate is marked “SPORTING” and it has an original 10-round magazine with patent date. Stock is fitted with deluxe swivels containing what appears to be an original type Winchester sling. Accompanied by a letter from Cook, Newton & Smith New Haven, CT dated 4/12/40 discussing the merits of this “New rifle”. Also accompanies is an original Model 52 color tri-fold brochure advertising this rifle. The picture on this brochure shows an identical sling to the one on this rifle. SN 54133. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains 95-96% strong original blue with a couple spots of rust on the bbl and minor edge wear elsewhere. Stock is sound and retains most of its original finish from the pistol grip forward and a fine custom finish on the buttstock. There is a large scratch on right side of stock and a sliver missing from the left side of receiver channel. Brilliant shiny bore, fine optics. 4-48875 JR656 (1,000-1,500)

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
	1024	$1,150.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 52 SPORTER DELUXE RIFLE. Cal. 22LR. Early post war sporter with 24” tapered round bbl, ramp front sight with hood, Lyman 57F receiver sight with a Griffin & Howe double lever side mount containing a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5X scope. Mounted in a checkered 1-pc stock with black foreend tip, capped pistol grip with cheekpiece and a Niedner style serrated buttplate with trap containing the sight blade for the Lyman receiver sight, including the aperture disc. The 1-pc trigger guard and floorplate is marked “SPORTING” and it has an original 10-round magazine with patent date. Stock is fitted with deluxe swivels containing what appears to be an original type Winchester sling. Accompanied by a letter from Cook, Newton & Smith New Haven, CT dated 4/12/40 discussing the merits of this “New rifle”. Also accompanies is an original Model 52 color tri-fold brochure advertising this rifle. The picture on this brochure shows an identical sling to the one on this rifle. SN 54133. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal retains 95-96% strong original blue with a couple spots of rust on the bbl and minor edge wear elsewhere. Stock is sound and retains most of its original finish from the pistol grip forward and a fine custom finish on the buttstock. There is a large scratch on right side of stock and a sliver missing from the left side of receiver channel. Brilliant shiny bore, fine optics. 4-48875 JR656 (1,000-1,500) 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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