A friend recently acquired a Winchester Model 52A. The rifle was sold by the famous Chicago retailer Marshal Fields & Co. The rifle is described as follows:

Serial # 41329A , production date between April 24 - May 4, 1936.

Furniture: "Mannlicher" type stock, premium finish walnut, raised cheekpiece, fancy checkering, steel buttplate checkered, pistol grip black cap with raised "Winchester Repeating Arms Co."

Bolt: Speed lock type, ball end of bolt handle is checkered.

Sights: Hooded ramp style front sight. Lyman adjustable peep rear sight.

Right Receiver marked with six US patent numbers.

Trigger guard markings: Between the clip and trigger guard "SPORTING". Forward of the clip "M.F. & C0. / Gun Shop."

Any information regarding this Winchester Model 52 and/or the Marshal Fields Gun Shop in general would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

1stSgt.
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