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Hello! I am new to this forum but would like to add something of interest to it. I enjoyed the older posts on when the 52 D was started and if or not it was a true International or clone as this has helped me to try to garner information about these icons in the target industry. I like my 52's (also like and collect Anschutz 1413 match 54's), but back to the 52. I have a 52B and a 52C and have just lately added a 52D International Match?, here is were the questions start. Serial # 106180 D and of course this comes back as 1961. It is out fitted in a pale laminated, what looks to be original thumb hole marksman style stock. It has been in storage for the last 44 years. I purchased it from the eldest son of one of the largest gun shops in Kamloops that ran from the late 50's to mid 80's. It originally belonged to this gentleman's dad who was the shop owner. He originally purchased it from the Winchester dealer rep. in 1963 or 64. Now I have know this gentleman personally since 1977 when I purchased my first 1413, shooting jacket and all the gear to go 3 position shooting. This gentleman also supplied the coaching and necessary tips that I needed. This man is honest and was a true collector. I have sold off some remarkable gear of his over the years a firearm shows. What I am trying to establish here is this fellows honesty. If that rifle was bought new from a Winchester dealer rep.with all the right measurements, barrel length, barrel diameter ,although it does weigh in more than it should be spec'd at. What the heck is it? Could it be some form of prototype for Robert did have that type of pull. The shop walls were covered with fancy wood Winchesters that he chose to display instead of selling. signed Rod