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Smith & Wesson Model 53 In First Year Production For 22 Jet With Original Box And Papers Guns International #: 101886014 Seller's Inventory #: 1897 Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Model 53 - Smith & Wesson Revolvers Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: HLV Fine Guns Company: Harry Viezens Fine Guns Member Since: 7/27/13 First Name: Harry Last Name: Viezens State: Arizona Zip: 85541 Country: United States Phone: (928) 468-0306 Fax: (928) 468-0307 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 115 Total Number of Listings: 3490 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Money Order, and Cashier's Check Description: SOLD    This Smith & Wesson was produced in 1961 in the first year of production. The pistol's serial number is K448280. It has the early 4 screw frame. It has the standard 6 inch 22 cal. barrel. The barrel is properly marked 22 Magnum. This pistol has the original diamond around the screw hole grips. The frame is fitted for the two firing pins. One for the 22 Jet center fire cartridge and the other for 22 Rim Fire. The hammer also has the dual selector striker at the hammer head to select the correct firing pin to use. The sights are the standard target model sights. The color cased hammer and trigger have strong vivid color. The original bluing would rate a 98% or better condition. The action works correctly and smoothly. There is the usual faint drag line between the cylinder stops. Also included is six cartridge inserts to convert the 22 Jet chambers to shoot 22 rim fire ammunition. The original box has the accessories and instruction manual intact. The box is sound with no damage. There were 14956 of these 22 Jet pistols produced between 1961 to 1974. There are very few first year 4 screw frame pistols produced. These first year model 53's are very collectable and especially with the original box and accessories intact. This is one of the nicest one's to come up in many years!  Search for hlvfineguns on google for more details. Curio&Relic BHSE (11) F. No. 573 -21 SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .22 Remington Jet (.22 Jet, .22 Centerfire Magnum) Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 53 Serial Number: K 448280 Barrel Length: 6 Inch Chambers: Minty With Inserts Condition: 98% Overall Metal Condition: Very Fine Wood Condition: Very Fine Bore Condition: Minty Barrel Type: Target Action: Double Action Finish: Blued Sights: Standard Target Manufacture Date: 1961 Extras: Original Box And Accessories