Rifle, Target
- Object Name:
- Rifle, Target
- Object ID:
- 2004.034
- Creator:
- Winchester Repeating Arms Company
- Place of Origin:
- New Haven, CT
- Date:
- 1935
- Description:
- Target rifle, Winchester Model 52, 1935, used by St. Paul's School rifle team, Concord, NH. Bolt action, .22 caliber. Walnut stock. Barrel stamped on left side, "WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL / MODEL 52 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 22 LONG R". Barrel stamped on right side, "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CONN / PATENTED NOV. 11.18.25. DEC. 9.1919. FEB 17. MAR 30. APRIL 27.1920". Serial number stamped on left side of breech, "29450". Right side of breech stamped "PAT. PENDING". Front and rear sights with adjustment knobs. Rear sight has ruled elevation gauge with deer logo and "REG US PAT. OFF." Removable magazine in front of trigger guard, stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK". Button on right side of stock for releasing magazine. Top of stock stamped "8" at butt end. Two dovetail scope mounts on top of barrel. Two steel swivel loops for strap. Metal butt plate.
- Material:
- Wood
Walnut
Metal
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-7 L-46 D-1.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Used by St. Paul's School rifle team. After the team disbanded, the school sold all of its rifles to Riley's Sport Shop in Hooksett, NH. Donor purchased rifle from Riley's on 05/20/2003.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ray Cresswell
- Subjects:
- Rifles, Target practice, Target ranges
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