I finally got my fathers Model 52 from storage where it had been stored for years. It looks okay but there is one huge problem....the entire bolt assembly is missing. I took the rifle to my local gunsmith to see if he could track down the parts need but no luck .
So I am at a crossroads on what to do with it. I looked at a few online gun parts vendors but I am not sure exactly what I need. And I don't to break the bank buying new parts .
I think it is a B Model made in 1946. My father used it in competition during his early Air Force years.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Help with my fathers Model 52
7 posts
• Page 1 of 1
I hope you can save your Dad's 52. Family firearms heirlooms are a precious part of the past.
GOA Life Member
NRA Sustaining Member USMC Korea vet Retired CWO3 USCGR |
|
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum !!
As far as that bolt...try Numrich Gun Parts: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ ( They have schematics too !! ) |
|
There are a few out there floating around. When you do find one it wont be cheap, and may require gunsmithing to adjust headspace.
44 |
|
Hey 44! Good to see you back.
GOA Life Member
NRA Sustaining Member USMC Korea vet Retired CWO3 USCGR |
|
Any thoughts as to why the bolt would be missing? Sent to a gunsmith for work? Hidden in another spot for security? Seems unlikely that it would have been sold.
|
|
There are times when a crucial firearm part is removed to a safe place if children are present. There were no dedicated locks in those years.
GOA Life Member
NRA Sustaining Member USMC Korea vet Retired CWO3 USCGR |
|
7 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests
Winchester Owners Forum is privately owned and operated. It is not affiliated or operated by Winchester company.
Views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily that of Winchester.