*WINCHESTER MODEL 53 LEVER ACTION TAKE DOWN RIFLE.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 53 LEVER ACTION TAKE DOWN RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 10350. Standard grade rifle with 22” rnd nickel/steel bbl, ivory bead pedestal front sight and flat top rear sight. It has 1/2 magazine and uncheckered wood with straight stock and serrated steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-98% strong bright original blue. Forend cap has flaked to a dull patina and the takedown ring retains about 75% original blue with the balance flaked to patina. Receiver retains 15-20% original blue with the balance flaked and worn to a silver-brown patina. Lever and hammer retain about 90% original blue. Wood is sound with normal use and handling light scratches and marks. Small touchup spot on the wrist with some oil staining around the tang. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-52865 JR367 (800-1,500)

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
	697	$1,150.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 53 LEVER ACTION TAKE DOWN RIFLE. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). SN 10350. Standard grade rifle with 22” rnd nickel/steel bbl, ivory bead pedestal front sight and flat top rear sight. It has 1/2 magazine and uncheckered wood with straight stock and serrated steel buttplate. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 96-98% strong bright original blue. Forend cap has flaked to a dull patina and the takedown ring retains about 75% original blue with the balance flaked to patina. Receiver retains 15-20% original blue with the balance flaked and worn to a silver-brown patina. Lever and hammer retain about 90% original blue. Wood is sound with normal use and handling light scratches and marks. Small touchup spot on the wrist with some oil staining around the tang. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-52865 JR367 (800-1,500) 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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