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![]() WINCHESTER MODEL 53 IN RARE .44 WCF (.44-40) CALIBER, #970XXX, MADE EARLY IN PRODUCTION IN 1926 Guns International #: 102378480 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Model 53 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com ![]() 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: 67 Total Number of Listings: 3782 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description: WINCHESTER MODEL 53 IN RARE .44 WCF (.44-40) CALIBER, #970XXX, MADE EARLY IN PRODUCTION IN 1926. Introduced in 1924, the standard caliber for the Model 53 was .25-20. Also made in .32-20, which is scarce, and the .44-40 which is rare and seldom seen. This example shows good aged blue on the receiver mixing with some brown. Similarly, the barrel shows good aged blue that is thinning and shows some freckling/brown. Original flat top buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar and small blade/bead front sight. Possibly some old blue added at one time, but if so, it was done a very long time ago- hard to tell as all the blue appears aged and worn. All good markings, wood shows handling and use, but basically solid. Fine action, half-cock on hammer weak, but the bore is bright and excellent. Original serrated steel butt plate. One of the more difficult Winchester model/calibers to locate. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Manufacturer: WINCHESTER Model: MODEL 53 Serial Number: 970XXX Barrel Length: 22 Condition: FINE Bore Condition: EXCELLENT |