*WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 977597. Standard grade rifle with 22” rnd bbl, pedestal front sight, flat top rear sight and locking Lyman tang sight. It has 1/2 magazine with straight grain American walnut wood, straight stock with serrated steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 94-95% strong original blue with light muzzle wear and a few spots of scattered light rust. Magazine tube retains most of its original factory blue. Forend cap and takedown ring have flaked to a gray patina. Receiver retains 30-40% original blue, strong and bright on the bottom, flaked and thin mixed with light patina on the sides and scattered light surface rust. Wood is sound with usual light nicks, dings and scratches and retains about 95% original varnish. Good mechanics with brilliant shiny bore. 4-52866 JR368 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	696	$2,415.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKE DOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 977597. Standard grade rifle with 22” rnd bbl, pedestal front sight, flat top rear sight and locking Lyman tang sight. It has 1/2 magazine with straight grain American walnut wood, straight stock with serrated steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains 94-95% strong original blue with light muzzle wear and a few spots of scattered light rust. Magazine tube retains most of its original factory blue. Forend cap and takedown ring have flaked to a gray patina. Receiver retains 30-40% original blue, strong and bright on the bottom, flaked and thin mixed with light patina on the sides and scattered light surface rust. Wood is sound with usual light nicks, dings and scratches and retains about 95% original varnish. Good mechanics with brilliant shiny bore. 4-52866 JR368 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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