Winchester 52 Military Training Rifle With Original Unertl Scope Mfg. 1929

The Winchester Model 52 is a bolt-action .22 caliber target rifle that was first introduced in 1920. It quickly gained a reputation for exceptional accuracy and became a popular choice for competitive shooting, including Olympic events.

While the Model 52 was primarily a civilian target rifle, it did see some military use. During World War II, the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps used the Model 52C as a training rifle for marksmanship. These rifles were designated as the “U.S. Rifle, Cal. .22, Model 52” and were prized for their accuracy and reliability.

After the war, the Model 52 continued to be used by various military and civilian marksmanship programs around the world. It remained a popular choice for competitive shooters and has a reputation for being one of the most accurate .22 rifles ever made.