|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,464
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,464 |
Who are my 52 experts, I could text/email pictures to tell me what my dad just bought? I think it’s a B but I’m no expert on these things…it’s crazy clean and wears a super clean unertyl scope. Not completely sure what he paid yet but I’m confident he won’t get hurt on the deal.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 175
Campfire Member
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 175 |
I have 2- 52D's , and a 52B , all Heavy barreled guns with Unertl and Lyman Target spot scopes for Benchrest shooting , and have had C's and E's at the matches . If I can help Let me know !
Rich
Last edited by Mooseman684; 02/14/24.
You know you might be facing your doom if all you get is a click when you are expecting a BOOM !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,099 Likes: 8
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,099 Likes: 8 |
Who are my 52 experts, I could text/email pictures to tell me what my dad just bought? I think it’s a B but I’m no expert on these things…it’s crazy clean and wears a super clean unertyl scope. Not completely sure what he paid yet but I’m confident he won’t get hurt on the deal. Post some pics. I'd love to look at it. I have an all original 1949 model 52B and love it. I'm no "expert" though, just someone that loves the rifles. I recently bought a Japanese reproduction model 52 sporter too. A great addition to the collection. If you post pics here, I'm sure there are some guys that can help you out.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 175
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 175 |
The M52 Rifle is broken down by 'series' as follows:
Pre-A [1919 - 1935] Pre 'Speed-Lock' & 'Speed-Lock' (1929)
52A [1935 - 1938]
52B [1940 - 1947]
52C [1951 - 1961] 'Micro-Motion' Trigger assy
52D [1961 - 1975] single shot and many were marked "U.S. Property"
52E [1975 - 1981] Win / USRAC (only 37 made)
If it is Magazine fed its an A, B, Or C as the D was single shot and the E was as well.
The serial Number with the last 2 as xx would help, as well as pictures.
I would also remove the action from the stock and see which trigger assy it has , some have the Kenyon Aftermarket which are highly prized !
Rich
You know you might be facing your doom if all you get is a click when you are expecting a BOOM !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,099 Likes: 8
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 48,099 Likes: 8 |
The M52 Rifle is broken down by 'series' as follows:
Pre-A [1919 - 1935] Pre 'Speed-Lock' & 'Speed-Lock' (1929)
52A [1935 - 1938]
52B [1940 - 1947]
52C [1951 - 1961] 'Micro-Motion' Trigger assy
52D [1961 - 1975] single shot and many were marked "U.S. Property"
52E [1975 - 1981] Win / USRAC (only 37 made)
If it is Magazine fed its an A, B, Or C as the D was single shot and the E was as well.
The serial Number with the last 2 as xx would help, as well as pictures.
I would also remove the action from the stock and see which trigger assy it has , some have the Kenyon Aftermarket which are highly prized !
Rich Seems weird they didn't make them in '39, '48, '49, or '50? Your numbers are flawed a bit. Where are you getting your info? The 1949 I have is a 52B. You may want to make some changes to your info, or if you are citing from a source, post it.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,987 Likes: 1
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,987 Likes: 1 |
Who are my 52 experts, I could text/email pictures to tell me what my dad just bought? I think it’s a B but I’m no expert on these things…it’s crazy clean and wears a super clean unertyl scope. Not completely sure what he paid yet but I’m confident he won’t get hurt on the deal. If not pics then what's the serial number? HS 58
I Learned a long time ago to Separate My Want's from My Needs!
A man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do!
Know Thy Self!
TRUMP DID WIN!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 175
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 175 |
52C should say 1947-1961 My apologies...
I did not include Sporters From 1934 -1958
Info from Blue Book of Gun Values, and articles on the 52's
Rich
You know you might be facing your doom if all you get is a click when you are expecting a BOOM !
|
|
|
|
|
549 members (1OntarioJim, 06hunter59, 204guy, 12344mag, 219DW, 1Longbow, 70 invisible),
2,437
guests, and
1,215
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,302
Posts18,487,100
Members73,967
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
