Pull the trigger all the way to the rear, and then insert the bolt.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Winchester model 52 bolt action .22cal rifle was made in the year 1938.
The serial number that you provided is to high for the winchester model 52.These bolt action .22cal rifles had serial numbers that went as high as 125,419.If you meant serial number 37814 then your winchester model 52 was made in 1937.
Your serial number indicates that your Winchester model 52 bolt action .22cal rifle was made in the year 1960.This model of Winchester was made from 1919-1979,with a total production of 125,419 rifles over the 60 years of production.
Your winchester model 52,.22 cal rifle was made by winchester in 1935.
your model 52 Winchester was made in 1953.
Your Winchester model 52 22cal target model was made in 1929.
your Winchester model 52 was made in 1926.
By the serial number
With the serial number that you provided,your Winchester model 52 rifle was produced in the year 1928.
The next 52-week T-bill auction is scheduled for insert date at insert time.
@83 yrs old.
10-1000 USD depending on specifics