Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 52-2, also known as the .38 Master Single-Action!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 52-2
Serial: TZT0046
Date of Manufacture: 1993 (According to the Spec Order #3092, which indicates April 2, 1993)
Caliber: .38 Special Mid-Range (Wadcutter Only)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Patridge Front with Adjustable Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and S&W Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic (Single-Action)
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 52 is a semi-automatic target pistol celebrated for its exceptional accuracy and fine craftsmanship. Chambered exclusively for the .38 Special flush-seated wadcutter cartridge, it was purpose-built for precision competition and adapted from the Model 39 frame, modified to accommodate the rimmed cartridge while maximizing reliability and accuracy. Early examples incorporated a set screw to disable double-action operation, rendering the pistol single-action only—an ideal configuration for bullseye shooting. The Model 52 was equipped with a 5-inch barrel and a single-stack magazine designed specifically to feed wadcutters smoothly. Its sighting arrangement consisted of a 1/8-inch Patridge front sight on a ramped base paired with a fully adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. The trigger system was one of the pistol’s defining features: a .365-inch wide serrated trigger with an adjustable overtravel stop, combined with a .260-inch serrated hammer, delivering a crisp and consistent let-off. Finished in deep blue and fitted with checkered walnut grips, the pistol offered both refined aesthetics and excellent handling characteristics.
Model: 52-2
Serial: TZT0046
Date of Manufacture: 1993 (According to the Spec Order #3092, which indicates April 2, 1993)
Caliber: .38 Special Mid-Range (Wadcutter Only)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: 1/8" Patridge Front with Adjustable Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and S&W Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic (Single-Action)
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 52 is a semi-automatic target pistol celebrated for its exceptional accuracy and fine craftsmanship. Chambered exclusively for the .38 Special flush-seated wadcutter cartridge, it was purpose-built for precision competition and adapted from the Model 39 frame, modified to accommodate the rimmed cartridge while maximizing reliability and accuracy. Early examples incorporated a set screw to disable double-action operation, rendering the pistol single-action only—an ideal configuration for bullseye shooting. The Model 52 was equipped with a 5-inch barrel and a single-stack magazine designed specifically to feed wadcutters smoothly. Its sighting arrangement consisted of a 1/8-inch Patridge front sight on a ramped base paired with a fully adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. The trigger system was one of the pistol’s defining features: a .365-inch wide serrated trigger with an adjustable overtravel stop, combined with a .260-inch serrated hammer, delivering a crisp and consistent let-off. Finished in deep blue and fitted with checkered walnut grips, the pistol offered both refined aesthetics and excellent handling characteristics.
Weighing approximately 41 ounces unloaded, the Model 52 balanced superbly for sustained target shooting. Introduced in 1961, the no-dash Model 52 was produced in limited numbers (about 3,500 units) until 1963, when the improved 52-1 appeared with an upgraded extractor. The final production version, the 52-2, was introduced in 1971 with a strengthened barrel bushing and remained in production until 1993. Serial numbers began at 50,000 in the Automatic Pistol series. Today, the Model 52 is widely regarded as one of the most accurate semi-automatic pistols ever produced in .38 Special, and it remains a benchmark for competitive target shooting.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled box, two magazines, and a manual!
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.
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