*FANTASTIC WINCHESTER 52 PRE A SPORTER.

*FANTASTIC WINCHESTER 52 PRE A SPORTER. SN 36101. Cal 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetailed gold bead sight and sight hood. No provision for rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 52-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-22 LONG R.-” Right side of bbl is marked “MADE IN U.S.A WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN.” The undrilled receiver is marked on right front “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK” and the right side rear is marked with multiple patent marks. Left rear side has the proper Lyman receiver sight. The trigger plate metal is properly engraved with “SPORTING”. Mounted in nicely figured walnut with 90 degree ebony forend tip. Checkered panels on either side of forend and 3 checkered diamonds on bottom of forend. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, left side cheek piece, and checkered steel butt plate. Winchester detachable sling swivel bases are found in forend and butt of stock. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with a couple of minor cleaned spots about 6″ from muzzle on left side, and a few minor handling marks. Receiver and bolt handle retain nearly all of the fine orig blue with a minor scratch near Serial Number on left side. The safety lever retains nearly all its orig dark case colors. Floor plate retains nearly all of its fine blue. Stock is sound with only a couple minor handling marks and retains nearly all of its fine orig finish. Gun is supplied with one 5-shot magazine marked “WINCHESTER & PAT. NOV. 25, 1919”. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore, as this is an extremely fine example of the difficult to find Pre A variation of the 52 Sporter. 4-36258 BDT16 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1433	$4,600.00	FANTASTIC WINCHESTER 52 PRE A SPORTER. SN 36101. Cal 22 LR. 24″ rnd bbl. Integral front sight ramp with dovetailed gold bead sight and sight hood. No provision for rear sight. Left side of bbl is marked “WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL-MODEL 52-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK-22 LONG R.-” Right side of bbl is marked “MADE IN U.S.A WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN.” The undrilled receiver is marked on right front “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK” and the right side rear is marked with multiple patent marks. Left rear side has the proper Lyman receiver sight. The trigger plate metal is properly engraved with “SPORTING”. Mounted in nicely figured walnut with 90 degree ebony forend tip. Checkered panels on either side of forend and 3 checkered diamonds on bottom of forend. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester hard rubber grip cap, left side cheek piece, and checkered steel butt plate. Winchester detachable sling swivel bases are found in forend and butt of stock. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 97-98% orig blue with a couple of minor cleaned spots about 6″ from muzzle on left side, and a few minor handling marks. Receiver and bolt handle retain nearly all of the fine orig blue with a minor scratch near Serial Number on left side. The safety lever retains nearly all its orig dark case colors. Floor plate retains nearly all of its fine blue. Stock is sound with only a couple minor handling marks and retains nearly all of its fine orig finish. Gun is supplied with one 5-shot magazine marked “WINCHESTER & PAT. NOV. 25, 1919”. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore, as this is an extremely fine example of the difficult to find Pre A variation of the 52 Sporter. 4-36258 BDT16 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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