*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3472. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 22″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with brass bead pedestal mounted Jack front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock and serrated steel buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms and The Winchester Book, Madis, only about 24,916 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1924-1932, when it was succeeded by the Model 65. This model was a successor to the Model 92 rifle and was available in takedown and solid frame versions in three calibers. A few were produced in deluxe configuration. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain about all of their strong orig factory blue; takedown ring retains about 30% orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium blue/brown patina; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and some minor flaking; lever & hammer also have minor flaking and retain strong blue. Wood is sound and retains about all of a smooth satin finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-47120 JR147 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1264	$4,600.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 3472. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Standard grade rifle with 22″ tapered lightweight rnd bbl, half magazine, takedown with brass bead pedestal mounted Jack front sight and flat top rear sight. Mounted with uncheckered, nicely figured, slab-sawed American walnut with straight stock and serrated steel buttplate. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms* and The Winchester Book, Madis, only about 24,916 of these rare rifles were produced in the period 1924-1932, when it was succeeded by the Model 65. This model was a successor to the Model 92 rifle and was available in takedown and solid frame versions in three calibers. A few were produced in deluxe configuration. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl, magazine tube & forend cap retain about all of their strong orig factory blue; takedown ring retains about 30% orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn, to a medium blue/brown patina; receiver retains about 95% strong orig blue with only sharp edge wear and some minor flaking; lever & hammer also have minor flaking and retain strong blue. Wood is sound and retains about all of a smooth satin finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-47120 JR147 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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