Can somebody tell me what the difference is in

[ray1377]

A RWS 48 and a RWS52?
They are both side lever guns.
I know the 54 airking has the fancy recoiling bedded action.
But to me the 48 and the 52 look identical.
Ray

[crowpopper]

thee guns are the same minus the stocks
the 48 is a plain stock and the 52 i believe has a walnut stock and checkering

[Mark_MD]

No expert here but the 48 and 52 arepretty muchthe same except the stock on the 48 is plain and on the 52 the stock is checkered and has a cheek rest. I believe they are both beech. Mark

[Mark_MD]

There is a nice 52 for sale on another forum.

[Zzyzx]

Airguns of Arizona currently has the Model  52 on sale for about $110 less than the model 48. The stock is the difference. The side cocking is a nice way to go for many of us.

[Mark 611]

A brand new 48 can be purchased from Man Venture 308$ + shipping

[Mug08]

The stock on the 52 is also an inch longer - depending on your size, might make a difference

   Mark

[Whip Lash]

Here is what I know from a spec. sheet on RWS 48 and RWS 52.  Aside from the stocks and the length they are the same gun.  I have an RWS 48 in .177 and love it.  

Specifications:
Model: RWS 52
Caliber: .177
Velocity: 1100 FPS
Ammo Type: Pellet and Lead Ball
Body Components: Wood Stock with Metal Barrel, Receiver and Cocking Arm.
Overall Length: 43.50"
Barrel Length: 17"
Barrel Style: Rifled
Fire Mode: Single Shot
Cocking Effort: 39 lbs.
Trigger Pull: 3.3 lbs.
Trigger Adjust: Two Stage Adjustable
Action: Side Lever
Power Plant: Spring Pneumatic
Gun Weight: 8.5 lbs.
Front Sight: Adjustable for Elevation
Rear Sight: Adjustable for Windage and Elevation
Warranty: Limited Life Time
Country of Origin: Germany
Scope Recommendation: 300, 450
RWS Pellet Recommendation: Meisterkugeln, Superdome, Supermag

Specifications:
Model: RWS 48
Caliber:  .177
Velocity: 1100 FPS
Ammo Type: Pellet and Lead Ball
Body Components: Wood Stock with Metal Barrel, Receiver and Cocking Arm
Overall Length: 42”
Barrel Length: 17”
Barrel Style: Single Shot
Fire Mode: Single Shot
Cocking Effort: 39 lbs.
Trigger Pull: 3.3 lbs.
Trigger Adjust: Two Stage Adjustable
Action: Side Lever
Power Plant: Spring Pneumatic
Gun Weight: 8.5 lbs.
Front Sight: Adjustable for Elevation
Rear Sight: Adjustable for Windage and Elevation
Warranty: Limited Life Time
Country of Origin: Germany
Scope Recommendation: 300, 450
RWS Pellet Recommendation: Meisterkugeln, Superdome, Supermag