Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 Anthony #5411 on Winchester model 52 pre a https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-model-52-pre-a/#p185052 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-model-52-pre-a/#p185052 At this point I'm thinking that the "C", is for the Chrome Molly barrel. Somewhere in the past I thought that I saw a chart indicating the different steel that Winchester used, and maybe a chart. From memory and this M-53 being mfg. in 1927, the Chrome Molly barrel seems like it might be correct.

In speaking with the owner at the time of posting some pictures here, I did find out that he's an accomplished shooter not far from here at Camp Perry, Ohio, where the National Matches have been known to be held. He was dealing with some health issues and hasn't gotten back to me. He was wondering if the Custom Stock was possibly done by Griffin & Howe, or another well known Stock and wood carver, R.G. "Bob" Owen. If either one of these are the case, the M-52 rifle, that doesn't have it's original wood Target stock on it, could possibly be a whole other story. IMO!

We here on the WACA Forum enjoy the original Winchesters, that's a fact, along with the Winchester History, and with that sometimes comes pieces or examples like this one.

There's also the chance that someone made this stock up, at they're bench, as a novice wood carver with a lot of talent. IMO!

Tony

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:06:03 +0000 Anthony #5411 on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185050 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185050 Very nice Jeremy and BRP.

Those Pre War examples are a little harder to find, that's for sure, and especially in nice condition.

Thanks for sharing!

Tony

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:30:04 +0000 Ben on Winchester 61 & 62 banners on ebay... real or Key's reproductions? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-61-62-banners-on-ebay-real-or-keys-reproductions/#p185049 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/winchester-61-62-banners-on-ebay-real-or-keys-reproductions/#p185049 https://www.ebay.com/itm/168720892339

So, I'm curious if anyone here can shed some light on these 61 & 62 banners?  I bought a pair of them about 15 years ago at the Tulsa show as "reproductions"... $40. for the pair... they look fine and hang in my basement.  The ones now being sold on ebay are called "vintage".  Several sets have been sold with "buy it now" prices at $350. per set.  A few sets have sold for higher prices...  I sent the seller a message asking if they were in fact, factory Winchester made or the Key's reproductions...  the response came back "They have been purchased and inspected by the 5 top Winchester collectors in the US and everyone has said they are New old stock".  There's a whole lot of "room" in that statement....ie: New Old Stock repro's?   Anyone here one of the "top 5" collectors?  I'm open to being enlightened... 🙂 

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:33:44 +0000 Blue Ridge Parson on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185048 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185048 The top rifle is indeed a pre-war rifle from 1939.

Since these pictures were taken, I have acquired an even better condition pre-war 75 Sporting rifle with some interesting sights.  If time allows, I will try to get a few pics of it.

BRP

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:43:40 +0000 george@georgeamlott.com on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185047 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185047

Blue Ridge Parson said
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BRP
  

BRP,

Again, some beautiful wood.  Are some of yours pre-war?

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:41:35 +0000 Blue Ridge Parson on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185031 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185031 Well, since you asked!

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BRP

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:10:23 +0000 george@georgeamlott.com on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185025 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185025 Al & Jeremy,

Very nice….. the beautiful wood that they selected for many examples of this model amazes me. I love to see other people’s stuff.

Thanks!

Anyone else????

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:29:49 +0000 tionesta1 (AL) on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185024 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185024 Very nice Jeremy.

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:29:07 +0000 Jeremy P on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185023 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185023 OK OK, Al has inspired me to take some early morning photos, which doesn't happen very often! It helps it was in the very front of the safe... 😉  The right side of the butt is not a scratch, probably a cat hair.

My pictures get all rotated and stuff so here's the link to a few...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tzEQKBUt86KAWfmeA

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:08:18 +0000 Henry Mero on 1890's https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/1890s-2/#p185021 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/1890s-2/#p185021 Michael, I'm still looking for that oct. bbl. "tether", I know there's one out there some where with My name on it.Smile

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:11:22 +0000 Henry Mero on 1890's https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/1890s-2/#p185020 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/1890s-2/#p185020 Hi Bill, I seen Your 1st model at the show but I just couldn't come to terms with the gentleman. 

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:09:01 +0000 tionesta1 (AL) on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185019 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185019 Thanks Tony.

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:29:28 +0000 Anthony #5411 on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185018 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185018 Very Nice Al!

 

Tony

]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:28:01 +0000 tionesta1 (AL) on Model 75s….. Thanks JWA. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185017 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-75s-thanks-jwa/#p185017 Here's mine. SN 72661.

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]]> Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:15:15 +0000 jolly bill on 1890's https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/1890s-2/#p185014 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/1890s-2/#p185014 You sure have some nice ones henry. 

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