Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 52-1, also known as the .38 Master Single Action!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 52-1
Serial: 55807
Range of Manufacture: 1963-1970
Caliber: .38 Special Wad Cutter
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" barrel with counterweight
Optics/Sights: 1/8" patridge front sight with adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Black checkered grips with S&W monograms
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semi-automatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds. A variant, known as the Model 952, in 9 mm Parabellum, is still produced in limited quantities by Smith & Wesson's Performance Center.
Model: 52-1
Serial: 55807
Range of Manufacture: 1963-1970
Caliber: .38 Special Wad Cutter
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5" barrel with counterweight
Optics/Sights: 1/8" patridge front sight with adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Black checkered grips with S&W monograms
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semi-automatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds. A variant, known as the Model 952, in 9 mm Parabellum, is still produced in limited quantities by Smith & Wesson's Performance Center.
The first version, known simply as the Model 52, retained the basic trigger mechanism of the Model 39, with the Double-Action function selectable via a simple frame-mounted setscrew, allowing the pistol to be fired in either single-action or double-action mode depending on the set screw's adjustment.
In 1963, the Model 52-1 was introduced with a separately developed single-action trigger system and was manufactured until 1970, when it was succeeded by the Model 52-2. Changes to the 52-2 included an improved extractor, and this version was manufactured for 23 years.
By 1992, the 30-year-old machinery used to make the Model 52 was showing signs of age and was starting to fail. Smith & Wesson decided against replacing it, and the handgun was discontinued. The last model 52-2 was completed on July 23, 1993.
In 1963, the Model 52-1 was introduced with a separately developed single-action trigger system and was manufactured until 1970, when it was succeeded by the Model 52-2. Changes to the 52-2 included an improved extractor, and this version was manufactured for 23 years.
By 1992, the 30-year-old machinery used to make the Model 52 was showing signs of age and was starting to fail. Smith & Wesson decided against replacing it, and the handgun was discontinued. The last model 52-2 was completed on July 23, 1993.
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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