Outstanding custom Winchester Model 52 Sporter .22 LR. Serial 71485 (marked on bolt) was commissioned in 1955 by Chris Pappas and acquired by the consignor directly from Mr. Pappas in 1980. METAL: With all custom work and finish logically attributed to Norbert Fashingbauer, the factory barreled action was refined with the addition of a banded sling swivel stud, jeweled bolt body and a checkered bolt knob. WOOD: Stocked from a heavily-figured AAA-grade English walnut blank by Tom Shelhamer (stamped under butt plate), appointments include a horn forend tip, 26 lines-per-inch wrap checkering highlighted by ribbon and fleurs, scalloped check rest with shadow line, soft Monte Carlo comb, scalloped waist transition, trapdoor grip cap and a trapdoor butt plate. ENGRAVING: Attributed to Arnold Griebel, the action is dressed with flowing oak leaves and vines in support of the squirrel game scenes on either side of the front ring. In continuation, the muzzle has paired gold bands ahead of a tapering scroll field which reappears at the band. The bottom metal/guard, grip cap and butt plate are likewise dressed and Pappas’ initials appear in gold relief on both the guard and butt plate. OPTIC: A period Lyman Alaskan (appears to be 2.5X, straight “crosshair” reticle, .875-inch tube) is positioned in Tilden mounts. Optically clear, the scope is ready for service. INCLUSIONS: A custom leather sling and custom leather scope cover are present. DIMENSIONS: Weight is 7.4 pounds and the length-of-pull is 13.25 inches. CONDITION: The bore is superb, strong and bright. Metal finish (rust blue) stands at approximately 99 percent. Wood is approximately 97 percent with a few light impressions.