Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Daewoo DP52.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Daewoo / Imported By Kimber of Oregon
Model: DP52
Serial: 400439
Date of Manufacture: Imported in the 1990s
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 3 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-White Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Black Polymer Grips with Checkering and Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Daewoo DP52 is a compact South Korean-manufactured semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced during the mid-1990s as part of Daewoo’s expansion into the U.S. commercial market. Imported for only a few years and in limited numbers through several distributors—including Kimber of Oregon and others active in that era—the DP52 reflects the fragmented nature of Daewoo’s American presence during that time. Based on the proven Walther PP-style design, the pistol utilizes a straight blowback operating system and a 3 3/4-inch fixed barrel, providing inherent accuracy and mechanical reliability through a time-tested European pattern. The DP52 offers a solid, well-balanced feel that distinguishes it from many lightweight rimfire pistols, giving it handling characteristics more akin to centerfire service handguns. Typically encountered with a matte black finish, checkered black polymer grips, and low-profile 3-dot fixed sights, it operates on a traditional double/single-action trigger system. Its compact profile and design make it well-suited for practical use, whether as a training pistol or a light-duty sidearm.
Model: DP52
Serial: 400439
Date of Manufacture: Imported in the 1990s
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 3 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-White Dot Sights
Stock/Grips: Black Polymer Grips with Checkering and Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Daewoo DP52 is a compact South Korean-manufactured semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced during the mid-1990s as part of Daewoo’s expansion into the U.S. commercial market. Imported for only a few years and in limited numbers through several distributors—including Kimber of Oregon and others active in that era—the DP52 reflects the fragmented nature of Daewoo’s American presence during that time. Based on the proven Walther PP-style design, the pistol utilizes a straight blowback operating system and a 3 3/4-inch fixed barrel, providing inherent accuracy and mechanical reliability through a time-tested European pattern. The DP52 offers a solid, well-balanced feel that distinguishes it from many lightweight rimfire pistols, giving it handling characteristics more akin to centerfire service handguns. Typically encountered with a matte black finish, checkered black polymer grips, and low-profile 3-dot fixed sights, it operates on a traditional double/single-action trigger system. Its compact profile and design make it well-suited for practical use, whether as a training pistol or a light-duty sidearm.
Unlike Daewoo’s more widely recognized service pistols, the DP52 maintained only a short-lived presence on the U.S. market. As a result, it remains an infrequently encountered and often underdocumented model within the collector community. Combining classic Walther-inspired design and a short import history, the DP52 stands as a distinctive pistol of Daewoo’s 1990s presence in the American handgun market.
Contents:
This example will ship with one magazine and a part.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1162564068 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-05 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
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