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Offline rcmark

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What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« on: January 16, 2015, 11:11:13 PM »
I have done a considerable amount of searching and can't seem to find any.
Any suggestions?

Offline viking499

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2015, 11:12:35 PM »
Go to whittakerguns.com and buy as many as you want.

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2015, 11:26:00 PM »
OK, thanks I will call them tomorrow!

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2015, 03:17:39 PM »
Got one!
$ 406.84 with credit card shipped.

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2015, 12:04:21 PM »
oh man.. so glad i found this thread.  what are the difference between teh 452 vs. 455?  are the barrel length the same?  i know the 455 can interchange barrels, but other than that.. any other difference?

trying to find one used here in California is a pain...

sorry to threadjack OP...
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Offline painter

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2015, 12:20:40 PM »
I think the 452 and 455 models are pretty similar other than the interchangeable barrels. Pretty sure they both have 2 action screws as opposed to the 1 action and 1 barrel screw of the 452 Lux and FS models.

Whittakers is supposed to be a top notch outfit too.

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2015, 12:49:31 PM »
Thanks painter
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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2015, 02:09:55 PM »

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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2015, 02:47:01 PM »
thank you rcmark!

from the link you shared, looks like the 455 american has a shorter barrel compared to the 452.  my friend suggested me to get the longer barrel one, as longer barrel is more accurate for the 22. 

what do you think?
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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2015, 03:19:40 PM »
thank you rcmark!

from the link you shared, looks like the 455 american has a shorter barrel compared to the 452.  my friend suggested me to get the longer barrel one, as longer barrel is more accurate for the 22. 

what do you think?

I have both a 455 and a 452 in .22 cal.
455 Barrel length 20.6", 452 Barrel Length 22.52 in.
It's not really the barrel length that makes the difference, it's the way the barrel is attached.

In theory the 452 should be more accurate but in practice both my 455 and 452 shoot they same.

In my opinion you have two options.
One is buy a 455 and if you can't get it to group(after trying all known fixes) you can buy another barrel.
Two is buy a 452 and if you can't get it to group(after trying all known fixes) sell it and buy another one. 
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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2015, 05:05:01 PM »
thanks rcmark.. or the third option.. buy them bought and if can't group... just keep try.. lol  ;)
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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2015, 05:11:40 PM »
I'd buy the 452 now. They are somewhat scarce.

You can buy a 455 anytime.
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Re: What are my chances of finding a NIB 452 American?
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2015, 05:17:39 PM »
got it.. thanks painter.
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