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![]() MODEL 53 SOLID FRAME RIFLE IN .25-20, #986XXX MADE 1929 Guns International #: 102647830 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 53 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64 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: 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: MODEL 53 SOLID FRAME RIFLE IN .25-20, #986XXX MADE THE YEAR OF THE GREAT STOCK MARKET CRASH IN 1929. Only 16,905 of these were made in this caliber between 1924-1932 (with some guns assembled from parts until World War II). Another fine rifle discontinued after limited production because of the Great Depression. This one shows fine deep barrel blue with the receiver flaked to silver/gray which is typical of receivers made during this time. Fine blue on the lever, bolt and loading gate. All correct markings and the barrel is fitted with the original flat top buckhon rear sight with elevator bar intact and Lyman blade/bead set in the correct short base at the muzzle of the standard 22" barrel. Receiver screws look unturned. Excllent stock and forend show only light handling and the stock has a little better grade of walnut than standard. Tight wood to metal fit. Correct steel butt plate. Tight action with strong safety half-cock on the hammer. Bright, excellent bore. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Manufacturer: WINCHESTER Model: M-53 Serial Number: 986XXX Barrel Length: 22 Condition: FINE Bore Condition: EXCELLENT |