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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Winchester Model 52
Category
Country
Production
1920–1980
Quantity
125,419
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1920
- DesignerT.C. Johnson, Frank Burton, A. F. Laudensack
- Weight (Empty)4.08 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.22 Long Rifle
- Calibre5.6 mm
- Case Length15.6 mm
- Calibre Class.22 caliber
- Bullet Weight2.6 g
- RimfireYes
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity330 m/s
- Muzzle Energy140
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Maximum Range150 m
- Accuracy0.2
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length711 mm
- Sight TypeMicrometer ladder rear sights, fixed-post front sights standard; many custom iron and optical combinations
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Receiver Materialsolid billet
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production125,419
- Production Start1920
- Production End1980
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1920Production started
- 1980Production ended
106
years in service
60
years in production
125,419
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
175BOLT-ACTION RIFLES18INTERWAR PERIOD · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES1268UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS52PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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