Identify Winchester Target .22 - The Firearms Forum

wubaja · 12-16-2009, 04:27 PM

I have a Winchester target rifle, serial number 12415. I "think" it was manufactured in 1928, but it has no indication of its model. It might be a Model 52, but how do I figure out if it is a 52, 52C, etc.? (I do NOT think it is a 52B because the safety is on the left side.)

To complicate matters, it has an "Eric Johnson" bull barrel.

Any help in identifying this rifle - - and estimating its value - - will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

wubaja

artabr · 12-16-2009, 07:18 PM

Without pics or model number, who knows.
If it's a 52 you have the right year. 52 serial numbers end the year of 1928 at 12430 then continue into 1929 with # 12431. 2646 52's were built in 1928.

Art

300 H&H · 12-17-2009, 10:38 PM

If the safty is on the left side it predates the B models. If it is a speed lock it might be considered a 52A by some. With the Eric Johnson barrel it's value as a collector is gone. For any kind of an accurate apraisal, we will need full length pictures and pics of details and features. As a guess it might be in the $400 - $700 range in very good condition. Less if not.

Regards, Kirk

wubaja · 12-18-2009, 05:43 PM

Kirk,

Thanks for the info! I am new to working with "posts" but I will try to get some pictures up this weekend.

Ray (aka wubaja)

wubaja · 12-18-2009, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the input. I will try to get some pictures posted in the next few days. Maybe that will help.

Sincerely,

Ray (aka "wubaja")

wubaja · 12-19-2009, 02:32 PM

Here are some pictures (I hope). Do they help identify this?

Ray

12-16-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
wubaja Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4	Identify Winchester Target .22 I have a Winchester target rifle, serial number 12415. I "think" it was manufactured in 1928, but it has no indication of its model. It might be a Model 52, but how do I figure out if it is a 52, 52C, etc.? (I do NOT think it is a 52B because the safety is on the left side.) To complicate matters, it has an "Eric Johnson" bull barrel. Any help in identifying this rifle - - and estimating its value - - will be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. wubaja -->

12-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Identify Winchester Target .22 Without pics or model number, who knows. If it's a 52 you have the right year. 52 serial numbers end the year of 1928 at 12430 then continue into 1929 with # 12431. 2646 52's were built in 1928. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

12-17-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,796	Re: Identify Winchester Target .22 If the safty is on the left side it predates the B models. If it is a speed lock it might be considered a 52A by some. With the Eric Johnson barrel it's value as a collector is gone. For any kind of an accurate apraisal, we will need full length pictures and pics of details and features. As a guess it might be in the $400 - $700 range in very good condition. Less if not. Regards, Kirk

12-18-2009, 05:43 PM	#4
wubaja Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4	Re: Identify Winchester Target .22 Kirk, Thanks for the info! I am new to working with "posts" but I will try to get some pictures up this weekend. Ray (aka wubaja)

12-18-2009, 05:46 PM	#5
wubaja Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4	Re: Identify Winchester Target .22 Thanks for the input. I will try to get some pictures posted in the next few days. Maybe that will help. Sincerely, Ray (aka "wubaja")

12-19-2009, 02:32 PM	#6
wubaja Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4	Re: Identify Winchester Target .22 Here are some pictures (I hope). Do they help identify this? Ray Attached Images