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M-53, .25-20 RIFLE, #6XX, MADE THE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION IN 1924
Guns International #: 101024457 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 53 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 70
Total Number of Listings: 4093
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
AN UNUSUAL M-53, .25-20 SOLID FRAME RIFLE, #6XX, MADE THE FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION IN 1924. This is an unusual example as I believe it was sent back to the factory to be rebarrelled and refinished. The barrel is the standard marked M-53 barrel, but it has BOTH the Winchester proof mark PLUS the “oval with P inside” mail-order proof mark. This means Winchester pulled one of their replacement barrels for this rifle that would have ordinarily been sold and shipped by itself, but in this case they fitted the “mail order” barrel with the “oval P” proof mark to a rifle at the factory which is why it also carries the Winchester test firing proof mark. The rifle is also refinished in the heavy blue/black that was used in the 1920s. The metal does not appear to have been buffed as all markings are sharp and clear. The old blue/black finish shows scratches and wear on the bottom of the receiver and edges etc. that one would expect of a gun that is 94 years old. Exc. wood, correct steel shotgun butt plate, perfect bright bore and tight mechanics. Correct buckhorn rear sight with matching Marble No.2 ivory bead/blade front sight. Lots of life left in this one!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: MODEL 53
Serial Number: 6XX
Caliber Info: .25-20
Condition: FINE
Barrels: 22