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I have two Winchester Model 52's with unique stocks. The first is a pre-A "slowlock" 52 with a barrel date 0f 1920. The metal finish is gone and the stock has been repaired in several places. The old rifle is extremely accurate for it's age and I love shooting it. Any body recognize the stock maker?




The second Model 52 is a bull barrel Model B with a 1939 barrel date and a Thomas trigger. The stock is very different and the checkering is very attractive.





Unfortunately I have no history on either of these rifles. I am sure they both could tell some great stories if they could. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays. I love looking at the beautiful rifles here. Bob

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Bob,

Welcome to the forum, two interesting rifles but I can't help you on who made them.

A few days ago I was asked to identify the maker of the 52 pictured below. Don't know who made this one either so I hope you don't mind if I tack it on with yours.






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That is another nice 52 Michael. It does appear to use the Winchester factory butt plate and pistol grip cap that is on my 1920's Model 52.


I need to take some updated pictures of my DuBiel barreled Model 52 for you Michael. I posted some pictures of that rifle here here a few months ago. I have been doing a sympathetic restoration on it and it is almost finished.

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Hi Bob,
I really like both those rifle, lots of character. Is the checkering on the target rifle flat top, or does the picture just make it look that way? Looking forward to seeing what you were able to do with the Dubiel.

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I would love to see some classic style 52 sporters carved from original target wooded guns. Anyone have one?

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Originally Posted By: eightbore
I would love to see some classic style 52 sporters carved from original target wooded guns. Anyone have one?


While not a sporter, I believe this to be a worked over original Winchester stock.

John








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I have pictures of that gun and love it. I can't remember where the pictures came from. Can we see more pictures of original 52 target guns converted to sporters with original wood?

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Gasgunner - That is one beautiful rifle. That stock work is just a wow factor for me. To answer your question on the checkering on the target stock, it is flat top. I will try to get some DuBiel pictures tomorrow. Bob

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Here is a picture of the Dubiel when I first got it.

Here is the way it looks at this time.



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Hard to tell due to the shadows, but did you add wood to the forend to make it flat bottomed? The first 2 after pictures almost look like you cut a groove in it.

Have you shot it yet?

John

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