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Back in 2004 I purchased an unusual Model 52 Sporter. I took it to the Nov. Big Reno Show to get the opinions of the more informed Winchester collectors. The stock has three silver inlays and I was hoping to get some positive or negative views as to the authenticity of the inlays. First, I was informed that Winchester never did any inlays like the stock has, but at the same time they agreed that the stock shows no signs of being refinished. The inlays are flush with the with the wood. The monogram inlay matches the description given in Model 70 book “The Rifleman’s Rifle” on page 254 in silver. Is it possible to do inlays without having to refinish the stock? Any information or opinions?
The serial number is 53086 B, if this helps. Thanks for your help. RDB
rogertherelic said
Is it possible to do inlays without having to refinish the stock? Any information or opinions?
The serial number is 53086 B, if this helps. Thanks for your help. RDB
Roger,
Inletting the inlays on a finished stock would be the correct way to do it. Who ever did the work was very skilled. He /she has virtually a perfect fit with some awfully small detailed pieces.
Best,
Erin
Thanks for your reply. Some day, I hope to find a special Winchester that’s correct. Sure glad I like what I buy. RDB
Your welcome, I would love to see the artisans inletting tools used for such fine detailed work. I can guarantee it’s nothing that was purchased out of a catalog. Inlays are two fold, wood to metal fit and then the depth is critical also. This person was spot on in both aspects. My hat is off to the person who did the work. Personally, I find value added with work like that but I’m sure the purists will have there noses pointed towards the moon.
Best,
Erin
Erin Grivicich said
Personally, I find value added with work like that but I’m sure the purists will have there noses pointed towards the moon.
Not me, but I think that, if inlays were going to be installed, a more conventional, recognizable, motif could have been chosen–an American eagle (so popular on Kentuckys), a game animal, a geometric symbol like a star, etc. But what is the symbolism of this (unknown) leaf?
I started to post earlier to the extent that I agree with Erin, the inlay is of excellent workmanship and tasteful. I think that you did find a special Winchester, one that a previous owner paid special attention to.
I found the leafs to be agreeable and meaningful if I’m correct in thinking that they represent Maple tree leaves. Perhaps there is a Canadian connection or perhaps the previous owner just spent a lot of time in the maple forests hunting for the elusive “flying maple squirrels”.
jban said
Perhaps there is a Canadian connection…
I thought of that too, but the Canadian emblem is a Sugar Maple leaf, which this one is not, nor any of the more common species–Red, Silver, Norway.
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