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Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 9:28 pm
by CharlesHyde
This rifle came up at auction 2 years ago .I was lucky enough to purchase it. Elmer was my favorite writer of all things in shooting,hunting and Big game.
Elmer used this as his "Turkey Rifle" a 22lr no less.This one of kind rifle was on Display in Cabela's store in Utah . It has a hand made trigger assembly and oversize Winchester Barrel blank.
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 9:59 pm
by Alpha1
Thats an interesting looking rifle thanks for sharing.
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 1:37 pm
by ovenpaa
Do you still shoot it?
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 10:34 pm
by Sim G
Outstanding!
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 12:52 am
by CharlesHyde
Thank you.
I mostly collect pre 1960 .22 rifles . I have 7 Winchester 52 Bull guns 2- Remington 37 rifles 5 Springfield 1922's & various others
They are like money in the Bank.
I love the British rifle scene you have so many rifle clubs. America is changing unfortunately. Must be the water we drink here.
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 12:57 am
by CharlesHyde
Ovenpaa wrote:Do you still shoot it?
Yes a Tack Driver . It will shoot the ###hole out of a rat @ a mile ...LOL Like we say in the States.
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 3:18 pm
by TomH
Looks to be a little scuffed on the cheekpiece. Must have snagged on his twin pearl handled revolvers.
Re: Elmer Keith's Historic Winchester 52 .22 "Turkey Rifle"
Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:18 am
by Ginger
Well Charles I am Jealous!
I have a 1936 Pre A Speedlock which is a lovely beast, the only thing being someone shortened the stock but apart from that its a little peach. It has the bull barrel and the sporter stock.
The only things I would love for it are a new stock and replacement Lyman 58 sights.