What is the value of a Winchester Model 52 target rifle serial 33xx?

Answer 1

The value of any rifle is so highly dependent on condition that any numbers that you are given over the internet by someone who has not seen the firearm are basically fictitious. All that a knowledgable gun dealer can tell you is the range of prices he has seen paid for the model you have and explain condition factors. Your rifle is a relatively early production unit made sometime between 1923 and 1927. It would not originally have had the Speedlock feature, but the owner could have had this modification made by the factory. (You would need to have an expert look at the firing pin travel to know.) Most 52's that are from this era have alot of wear, and the metal parts tend to be turning brown or are rust-pitted if they haven't been cared for exceptionally well. If your barrel and receiver are still blue and not pitted it's worth more than average, even if the bolt handle area and the muzzle are worn a silver color. Other considerations are whether all the original sights, magazine, and sling are present and in good shape, as well as how worn and clean the wood stock is. The early models with the wing type safety are generally not as desirable for use as shooters as the later 52B and 52C models, which can still compete with modern target rifles. Since they are mostly collectors rather than shooters, only very original condition early examples that are mostly complete bring above $800. But since ones in that condition are pretty rare (they are 80 years old and were made in limited quantities), they can bring up to $1100 or more in mint condition. But it can be hard to sell a brownish one that has missing sights or accessories for $250.