Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester .22 Rim Fire

Anthony #5411 on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:51:54 +0000

I'm in agreement with you, BRP! Do we know what grade steel the "C", might indicate.

I tried to improve the pics. with not much luck! I was able to refocus this one with the serial number, #12031! I still can't get the other one to stay straight with the under barrel markings that are important.

Tony

george@georgeamlott.com on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA.

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:49:17 +0000

A few years back I decided that I would try to jump on the Winchester rim fire bandwagon, and started casually looking for high condition examples of each model. I’d pick up one here or there and eventually started to accumulate a pretty good pile. The 75 was kind of elusive though. I happened by JWA’s table at the Cody show and mentioned that I was looking for a nice one. He quickly pointed me over to a table manned by Seewin, and after a few minutes I was the proud owner of a beautiful Sporter. After that, they seemed to find me and were popping up regularly so I now have a decent group (maybe too many 😂). I hope Jeff will take a look and point out anything that may stand out to him. I have noticed that since his book was released, prices have come up a bit so I guess it’s increasing collector’s interest.

Serial Numbers from to to bottom:

8337

82382

42158

56477

60664

If anyone else has pictures of their own, please add them to this thread…

Blue Ridge Parson on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:32:02 +0000

The "C" on the bottom of the barrel may denote what steel was used in making the barrel.

BRP

Blue Ridge Parson on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:29:40 +0000

It's a pre-A target rifle from 1927, that has a custom stock.

Nearly one hundred years later, the hardest target rifle to find is one that has not been altered in one way or another!

It will probably still shoot very well. All the 52's I have ever owned have been good shooters.

BRP

TXGunNut on 1890's

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:07:20 +0000

Good job, great looking group! How's the tether hunt going?

Mike

Anthony #5411 on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:03:47 +0000

This one is one of the more important pics to try to decipher what he has here, as the "27", is obvious verifying the year mfg. as 1927, and the "C", is obvious in the beginning, some proof marks, and a punch Dot, but after the caliber designation of the .22 L, maybe some better pictures in natural light can tell us what that says, as it's hard to make out, even blowing it up on the phone.

Darn thing turned again!

Edited; I was able to re look at the picture again and I can plainly see, a "C", (sideways), an upside down "C", (inside a circle), then 22 LONG R, (this is what I was questioning earlier), the triangular proof mark, a "Punch Dot", followed by a "27" , and then finally an alignment hash mark at the receiver.

Tony

Anthony #5411 on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:55:33 +0000

Randy has sent me some pictures to post here as I have asked him for a few with less glare and some more clarifying pictures. Winchester M-52 Pre-A, #12031.

Here's some of the pics he sent over, as the last couple seemed to turn, as I kept them small for the proper size to view here. Sure looks like someone made a nice custom stock for this early Pre A. Picture of the original Belding & Mull 5x scope. That the current owner removed, but still has along with the blocks and such.

Tony

JWA on 1890's

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:37:07 +0000

Great looking accumulation Henry! Thanks for sharing.

Best Regards,

tionesta1 (AL) on 1890's

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:35:28 +0000

Henry,

Darn nice model 90's you found there. It was great talking with you.

Nice looking collection as always.

Anthony #5411 on 1890's

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:35:15 +0000

Henry,

What a nice Collection you're building! Second to none in the M-90 Category! IMO!

You're Welcome!

Tony

Henry Mero on 1890's

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:39:22 +0000

Here's a few that followed Me home from O.G.C.A. Wellington. Thank You George & Tony. The rack is fillingup.

Anthony #5411 on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:32:35 +0000

Welcome Randy,

I echo Ben's post. He's spot on as usual with his comment. Seewin and BRP, are two of our most knowledgeable M-52 guy's here along with a few others. They will be along, I'm sure after you post pictures that we're looking forward to.

The fact that you say you're Pr-A, ha some "special stuff", on it surely peaks my interest.

Tony

Ben on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:33:58 +0000

Welcome aboard. You will find whatever you want to know about your 52 here... there are several members that freely share their knowledge...post pics, ask questions... you will be given clear facts that you can bank on. Be sure to check previous issues of the clubs magazine... there's alot of information on the 52. Cheers. Ben

Tinman770 on Winchester model 52 pre a

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:52:05 +0000

I’m gonna post some pictures of a pre-a Winchester model 52 that I took in on the trade Cody museum doesn’t have anything on other than who is made in 1927. It’s got a lot of special stuff about it. I want to know what you guys think.

Anthony #5411 on Eagle Scout Boy Scout Commemoratives

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:24:32 +0000

Randy,

Jim DeRosit and his wife had a nice exhibit set up at the OGCA/WACA Show over the weekend and they were very pleasant to talk with, and share they're knowledge on the Eagle Scout Rifles that they had there along with the other accoutrements also.

It might be another avenue if you haven't contacted them yet.

Tony