IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL 52B .22 CALIBER BOLT ACTION RIFLE This is one of the famous line of Winchester World Standard arms. As one of the Classic Traditions models you can expect the same quality and satisfaction as with the original historic Model 52B introduced in 1919. And, as with the original, you'll appreciate its economy of design, quick handling properties and smooth functioning. U.S. REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, INC. 275 Winchester Avenue New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
New gun owner’s record. Contents Use the space below to record information about your new Winchester Model 52B rifle. General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Serial Number ____________________________________ Caliber __________________________________________ Page Gun safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Terminology and descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MODEL 52B B OLT ACTION 22 RIMFIRE GUN SAFETY WARNINGS The Model 52 is what legends are made of. Your Model 52B offers the accuracy you want in a rimfire bolt action. It has the renowned Micro Motion trigger system. Producing a trigger system like this is labor intensive and requires extraordinary precision. Watch-like part fits like you see in a 52B are rare in these modern days. The match chamber adds further to the 52’s exceptional accuracy.
jarring, or bumping a gun. 3. Use only ammunition for which the gun is chambered as indicated on the barrel, to prevent excessive pressure and possible serious personal injury. 4. Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious personal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict compliance with instruction and data contained in current reloading manuals. 5. Never point a gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1 MODEL 52B FEATURES The receiver top is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. This is a rifle with accuracy truly worthy of the finest scopes. The rear of the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting a peep sight. The plain barrel can be fitted with a front sight by a gunsmith, if you so desire. Low profile swivel attachments just like early versions of half a century ago. A cocking indicator on the rear end of the bolt makes it easy to determine your rifles cocking status.
FIGURE 2A FIGURE 2A Bolt Ejection Port Receiver Barrel Buttstock Fore-end tip Muzzle Trigger Magazine Fore-end Buttplate GENERAL DESCRIPTION Your new Winchester Model 52B is a reproduction of the original Model 52B “Sporting” bolt action. It features the highly regarded trigger system.
mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures the cartridges in the chamber. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number can be found on the right hand side of the receiver. Record the serial number at the front of this book for future reference. AMMUNITION The caliber of your Model 52B is inscribed on left side of the barrel, toward the receiver. The Model 52B must be used only with .22 Long Rifle cartridges. It is unsafe to attempt loading magnum cartridges in a rifle designed for Long Rifle cartridges. U.S.
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 3 Pull fully rearward to place in “on safe” position Cocking indicator Safety Push forward for off safe Extends rearward when the bolt is cocked OPERATION OF THE SAFETY INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BOLT The safety is located on the right side of the receiver (Figure 3). When the safety is clicked (or is detented) into position toward the rear, the gun is in the “on safe’’ position as shown. In this position the trigger is blocked.
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 5 Aligning the bolt Inserting the bolt, option 1. Pull the trigger and then push the bolt into place. It may take a little force. Front and rear parts of the bolt must be in alignment before inserting into receiver. The small points must align with the small grooves on the shroud and lug. FIGURE 6 FIGURE 8 Inserting the bolt, option 2. Orient the bolt flat side down before inserting. tion of the top lug (see Figure 5). The bottom groove is on the rear of the bottom lug. 2.
FIGURE 9 F I G U R E 10 Removing the bolt Loading the magazine. One cartridge at a time. After releasing the bolt by dry firing, immediately push forward on the back of the trigger and pull the bolt rearward. behind the trigger and push it forward as shown (Figure 9). You must push the trigger before you open the bolt or the bolt will not release. 3. While still pushing forward on the trigger, open the bolt, and pull the bolt rearward out of the receiver.
round from the magazine into the chamber. F I G U R E 12 CAUTION: THE RIFLE IS NOW READY TO FIRE BY PULLING THE TRIGGER. IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE SAFETY IN THE “ON SAFE’’ POSITION UNLESS FIRING IS IMMINENT. LOADING TO FULL CAPACITY — If you manually load a round in the chamber, the capacity of the Model 52 can be increased to six rounds. Depress the magazine release button and pull on the magazine to remove. After the round is in the chamber, close the bolt. Then, insert the magazine.
FOREARM ADJUSTMENT SCREW F I G U R E 13 Some original Model 52B rifles were supplied with a forearm adjustment screw. Your new Winchester Model 52B is also supplied with this feature. The adjustment screw is located on the underside of the fore-end, in the center of the middle checkering diamond. This feature was very popular with some avid target shooters a number of years ago.
seeking the services of our service facility or a competent gunsmith. To clean your firearm, follow the general outline below: CLEANING PROCEDURES — BE CERTAIN YOUR GUN’S CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES DURING ALL CLEANING PROCEDURES. KEEP AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. DO NOT TEST THE FUNCTION OF YOUR FIREARM WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. The correct procedure for cleaning your rifle is as follows: BE CERTAIN THE RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND THE BOLT HAS BEEN REMOVED.
7. Wipe all wood surfaces. 8. When transporting only, store your rifle in a quality protective case to prevent scratches and dents. Store in a dry place to prevent corrosion. Store away from children. F I G U R E 14 Magazine fully disassembled for cleaning Body Follower Base Spring MAKE SURE YOUR RIFLE IS UNLOADED AND ALWAYS STORE AMMUNITION SEPARATELY. Detent Front CLEANING THE MAGAZINE — Disassembly: Depending on how often you shoot, it is helpful to disassemble the magazine for cleaning.
ORDERING PARTS QUESTIONS To order parts, please write our parts department and furnish the following: your name, address, and telephone number. Also specify the model and serial number of your gun. When we receive your request, we will send an order form and a parts breakdown with prices. If you have other questions about Winchester rifles and shotguns, call or write our Customer Service Department: Write to: Parts Department U.S. Repeating Arms Company, Inc.
You Are Responsible For Firearms Safety As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How seriously you take these responsibilities can mean the difference between life and death. Failure to follow any of these instructions can cause extensive damage to your gun and/or possible serious injury or death to yourself and others. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm. At all times handle any firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger.
6. BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS, for the safety of both your gun and yourself. Mud, snow, and an infinite variety of other obstructions may inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It takes only one small obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that can ruin (swell or rupture) the finest rifle barrels. BEFORE CHECKING FOR A BARREL OBSTRUCTION, BE CERTAIN NO LIVE ROUND IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND FEED MECHANISMS ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY.
11. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND BACKSTOP. Particularly during low light periods. Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water or hard object. 12. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR RIFLE'S CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Refer to "Unloading The Rifle" for instructions on the unloading of your rifle. Never place your loaded rifle on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. 13. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
20. READ AND HEED ALL WARNINGS in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on your firearm. It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information on the safe handling procedures of your Browning gun. Browning assumes no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or improper gun accessories or ammunition combinations are used. 21. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE -- AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING.
