HS52 Stalking Rifle

Hipshot · 01-24-2007, 17:25

My father-in-law brought an HS52 stalking rifle (drop block, 22 Hornet, single shot) back from Germany (Bitburg). He gave it to my wife, but it is missing the firing pin (removed for stateside shipping). Any suggestions where I might be able to pick one up? Any suggestion where I can find out about the rifle - no luck using Google.

**The Reaper** · 01-24-2007, 19:07

Numrich is the biggest parts place in the country.

http://www.e-gunparts.com/

If anyone has it, they will.

Many of the older smiths can fabricate parts as well.

TR

01-24-2007, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Hipshot

My father-in-law brought an HS52 stalking rifle (drop block, 22 Hornet, single shot) back from Germany (Bitburg). He gave it to my wife, but it is missing the firing pin (removed for stateside shipping). Any suggestions where I might be able to pick one up? Any suggestion where I can find out about the rifle - no luck using Google.

M--- doesn't have a lead?

Once you get a pin, sounds like you will need to test it

Hipshot · 03-17-2007, 13:16

Finally got some ammunition for the .22 Hornet rifle and had a new firing pin made for it. Took it to an indoor range today to work out the zero on the scope. At 75 feet, the very first shot group could be covered with a dime, but was way low from target center. Based on ballistics for the 22 Hornet round, it looks like the zero was established for 200 yards. After an hour of working with it, I finally got a 5 round shot group you could cover with the end of an unsharpened #2 wood pencil. Hot Damn, not bad for an old fart!

I will now put it on the market and look to get me a nice 308 bolt gun.

CPTAUSRET · 03-17-2007, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Hipshot

I will now put it on the market and look to get me a nice 308 bolt gun.

Post it up when you decide what you want for it, pic's would be nice!

Hipshot · 03-19-2007, 11:27

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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET

Post it up when you decide what you want for it, pic's would be nice!

Pictures coming tonight after work. I will also post pictures of the targets used in the zeroing process. I saved the brass (once fired) in case someone wwould like to reload.

HOLLiS · 03-19-2007, 11:47

22 Hornet is one of those nice rounds. I have it for my Thompson Contender in a pistol barrel and carbine barrel.

Hipshot · 03-19-2007, 22:37

Here's some info on the rifle:

HW52 lever action, falling block in .22 Hornet
Serial Number: 10829 on both the barrel and the receiver
Scope: Lisenfeld 3-7x32mm Voll Vergutete Optik S/N: 38046

Made for a right handed shooter; Monte Carlo style stock with cheek rest; front and rear sling swivels (no sling).

The five photos attached are not all that good. My wife is the better photographer and she will be doing more shots tomorrow. Contact me via email if interested (445BG@cox.net).

First shot is the right profile of the rifle with scope cover on (leather), Next is the left side of the receiver (some pitting); wear visible on falling block; S/N and engraving seen on receiver and part of the barrel S/N. Third shot is the scope mount, barrel S/N. Fourth shot is stock (small blemish near butt plate) and the last shot is the action open and trigger pull adjustment screw.

Scope optics are good. Sight picture is the same as the Leupold Rifle Scope Reticle (German #1) with center post and horizontal side bars.

From a not-too-steady seated and supported position, I put 5 rounds (46 gr HP) into the 10 ring and all holes were connected (half inch from side to side). There are 140 rounds left that will go with the rifle and 60 once-fired casings if you want to reload your own.

Nice rifle looking for a good owner. Varmits, beware!

CPTAUSRET · 03-20-2007, 08:53

Nice looking rifle, PM out to you.

03-24-2007, 19:41

Hey Hipshot,

Thanks for letting me try the Rifle. It is a beauty.

P

Hipshot · 03-24-2007, 20:30

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Originally Posted by pegasus

Hey Hipshot,

Thanks for letting me try the Rifle. It is a beauty.

P

You're very welcome, P - thanks for inviting me to go shooting with you.
I'll get the picture of the shot group between Bin Laden's eyes and post it out here. The 12 gauge slug holes should show up well.