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March 12, 2023
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Bert,
Another Model 53 for the survey –
Ser# 6998
.25-20 WCF
Solid Frame
22″ Nickel Steel Barrel
Type 6 Upper Tang Markings
Shotgun Butt, serrated steel butt plate
Thanks,
Gus
April 15, 2005
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Green River Gus said
Bert,Another Model 53 for the survey –
Ser# 6998
.25-20 WCF
Solid Frame
22″ Nickel Steel Barrel
Type 6 Upper Tang Markings
Shotgun Butt, serrated steel butt plate
Thanks,
Gus
Gus,
Can you please verify the barrel date for me?
Thanks,
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
March 12, 2023
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Bert,
I should receive the rifle mid next week. I’ll let you know what I find.
Thanks,
Gus
March 12, 2023
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Bert,
Markings on underside of barrel, starting at receiver moving towards muzzle –
26
25-20 WCF
VP in an oval
ONW ? I’m not sure on this, lightly stamped and hard to make out.
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Gus
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Green River Gus said
Bert,Markings on underside of barrel, starting at receiver moving towards muzzle –
26
25-20 WCF
VP in an oval
ONW ? I’m not sure on this, lightly stamped and hard to make out.
Thanks,
Gus
Thanks for the update. The barrel date matches up with the PR records perfectly.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 9, 2002
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Anthony said
Here’s one!
https://postimg.cc/nC4r1WYN
I have seen that rifle before… it is one of the 1,258 Model 53 rifles currently in the survey.
Thanks,
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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