Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Winchester Model 53 Rifle, c. 1926, serial number 4395, .25-20 caliber, walnut stock, round tapered barrel marked on the top "-MODEL 53-WINCHESTER-NICKEL STEEL-25-20 W.C.F.," barrel lg. 26, overall lg. 44 in.
Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Note: FFL, C&R.
Estimate $400-600
Stock has some dings and nicks, the barrel is a blue/gray color and the receiver a light plum, and the action functions properly. The bore is good with some light pitting.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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WINCHESTERChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200