Winchester Model 52 Discharged Closing Bolt

[roguesam]

Folks, A new to me model 52 spooked me after getting it out for an annoying squirrel. Inserting the magazine and closing the bolt, the firearm discharged. I was able to easily reproduce the unintentional discharge right away. I am unfamiliar with this trigger mechanism. My intent is to thoroughly clean the bolt and trigger mechanism and try to reproduce this problem. My question is, is there anything I should pay particular attention to during this process?

 

[natman]

Sear engagement. Find a gunsmith who can set it up correctly.

 

[243winxb]

Winchester Model 52 Triggers

Sear engagement as said above. Note the make or brand of the trigger. Stock trigger or a replacement. See different triggers at this link. http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326673 Many pages of good info. Post 64 & 39

 

[Jim K]

The Model 52 was designed as a target rifle (and it was and is a very good one) with a fully adjustable trigger. If you aren't sure of what is involved in setting it up, I agree that seeing a gunsmith would be a good idea.

Jim