Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester .22 Rim Fire

Zebulon on 52B Sporting front sight hood dimensions… maybe

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:23:16 +0000

jsgwoodsman said
Hi Bill,
Is this what you’re looking for?

Joel

Joel, That's it. Thank you for taking your time to do this.

As soon as I get to my laptop and can see the dial indication clearly, Ill record the measurements and post them here for your approval.

Much obliged.

Bill

Backslide9 on 69A Target??

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:46:21 +0000

First, an apology. Months ago I did a bunch research which led me to believe this rifle is a Target model produced from 1948-52 rather than a Match.
Unfortunately, I misplaced the information I collected and am asking for some help so I do not have to repeat my previous efforts.

This was my grandfather's rifle. It has the 4 groove barrel and smooth trigger. The rear sight is the EW model. My grandfather was a machinist, so I'm assuming he drilled and tapped for the Weaver B4 and tip-off mounts - my dad wasn't sure. I know he swapped the shark, fin sight for the Lyman.

Thanks to anyone that helps me with this.

Jeff

Henry Mero on Safe dive #4 ….. Slide action edition.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:38:37 +0000

OK Joel , I see some pretty handsome looking '90's in there, You gotta tell Me about them. Harry

jsgwoodsman on 52B Sporting front sight hood dimensions… maybe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:47:18 +0000

Alternatively, if you’re looking for the measurement from the inside of the bottom lip to the outside of the top of the hood:

jsgwoodsman on 52B Sporting front sight hood dimensions… maybe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:38:50 +0000

Hi Bill,

Is this what you’re looking for?

Joel

Zebulon on 52B Sporting front sight hood dimensions… maybe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:05:21 +0000

Joel, there is one important measurement still needed. It will require removing the hood to take it.

It is the height of the hood, measured from the bottom of the edge that slides into the groove, to the top of the hood.

It is this measurement that distinguishes the 3279/H from the far more common 3278/M.

Thanks

Bill

Zebulon on 52B Sporting front sight hood dimensions… maybe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:48:37 +0000

Many thanks, Joel. I will make sure JWA and Seewin see this. I will compare your measurements to the ones known for the 3278/M and I expect Jeff will update his sight hood chart. Nobody else I know has been able or willing to document this hood. The 3279/H is a rare bird.

Bill

jsgwoodsman on 52B Sporting front sight hood dimensions… maybe

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:14:42 +0000

Per Zebulons request, after sufficient delay…

pictures with measurements of the front sight hood on my 52B Sporting.

Let me know if there’s anything more specific to show, and your thoughts.

jsgwoodsman on 1890's

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:03:26 +0000

Great group of guns Henry, don’t slow down!

jsgwoodsman on Safe dive #4 ….. Slide action edition.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:57:32 +0000

Great guns fellas, thanks for showing them off!

I don’t have all my slide actions in one place, but here’s a cabinet with a few in it. Disregard the other “junk”.

EWMN on Model 77

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:50:16 +0000

Yea, my girl friend likes 22s so l let her break the cherry on the new too us rifle. My part was the other four. I also let my neighbor shoot one of my new Colt 1911s before I fired it. Pretty sure I've let my dad fire new too me firearms before I've fired them and probably my brother.

tionesta1 (AL) on Winchester 61 & 62 banners on ebay... real or Key's reproductions?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:51:04 +0000

Thanks Bill I appreciate it.

george@georgeamlott.com on Safe dive #4 ….. Slide action edition.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:32:24 +0000

Henry Mero said
You'd need to find and put the original mice back in it, then get the appropriate wildlife export/import permits to get them out of the U.S. and in to Canada.

Awww Henry, getting those original mice back won't be much of a problem. I believe they've just moved a little ways and taken up residence in the air cleaner of my wife's vehicle. Probably should get them out of there before they penetrate the firewall anyway. (what's the exchange rate on mice?)

Now.....Getting across the Canadian border is another story. I've hunted up in Saskatchewan several times. When you roll up to that border with guns, those guys are all business, and rarely crack a smile.....not even during the cavity search. BUT........on the way back down from Canada, all they want to do is see your big antlers and pat you on the back! Kinda confusing isn't it????

Henry Mero on Safe dive #4 ….. Slide action edition.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:25 +0000

George, That pine ammo crate sounds interesting, but You'de need to find and put the original mice back in it, then get the appropriate wildlife export/import permits to get them out of the U.S. and in to Canada. Just like the firearms though, the paperwork's a bi#$%. I see there is a 1890 shipping crate on gun broker , item#1210037701, it's pretty rough though and been on there for some time. It would be nice to have a decent one, even better, a full one.

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

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:32:18 +0000

DEEREHART said

DEEREHART said
I had a bit of time this afternoon...

12354 Stith mount Weaver 298 sporter
81307 Sporter Lyman peep , sling
39891 Target 99A front 84A rear Nice wood (Jeff correct me on the sights if I am wrong)
76414 Target Unertl 1.5 x16 Redfield 75rear redfield 63 front (again Jeff...)
Killed a bunch of grouse with 12354
The kids always liked the target with the "big scope"

39891 sure does have beautiful wood. First target model that I’ve seen with exceptional grain. The big scope is really cool, but I bet 12354 is a great shooter too..

Thanks for posting! This thread has displayed some very beautiful, and unique rifles.

Anyone else ????