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EARLY TAKEDOWN MODEL 53 IN UNCOMMON .32-20 CALIBER, #53XX, MADE IN THE 2ND FULL YEAR OF PRODUCTION IN 1926
Guns International #: 101759914 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Model 1895
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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:
EARLY TAKEDOWN MODEL 53 IN UNCOMMON .32-20 CALIBER, #53XX, MADE IN THE 2ND FULL YEAR OF PRODUCTION IN 1926. Only made from 1924-1932 (with some parts clean-up guns put together later), the Model 53 was another victim of the Great Depression when sales fell off to the point that the Model was discontinued. The standard caliber for the Model 53 was .25-20 with .32-20 and .44-40 made in limited numbers. According to the Winchester Handbook by George Madis from 1924-1932 16,905 were made in .25-20; only 4,718 were made in .32-20 and only 3,293 were made in .44-40. They were offered in solid frame and takedown with more made in solid frame. This fine example shows good thinning blue on the barrel with the "thinnest" area toward the middle area of the barrel top. The receiver shows good aged and thinning blue on the receiver sides and good blue on the loading gate with the balance naturally aged brown. The dark walnut butt stock and forearm are generally excellent showing light handling only with very tight wood to metal fit. It retains the correct original steel butt plate, flattop buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar intact and small blade front sight in correct factory short base. Tight takedown, tight action and excellent sharp bore. Early 95 year old Model 53 Takedown in a scarce caliber and nice condition,
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .32-20 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: MODEL 53 TAKEDOWN
Serial Number: 5XXX
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT