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April 15, 2005
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Edward Kitner said
Maybe others with a 25 caliber Mod 53 will check their rifles!
Yes indeed… I would like to see photos of a few more Take Down Model 53 rifles in .25 caliber.
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Bert H. said
Edward Kitner said
Maybe others with a 25 caliber Mod 53 will check their rifles!
Yes indeed… I would like to see photos of a few more Take Down Model 53 rifles in .25 caliber.
I cannot post pictures but would be glad to send pictures of mine S/N 7049
May 5, 2022
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Only 101 rifles older than mine. I am sure Bert would appreciate it, as would others on the forum.
April 15, 2005
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Calvin Chaffin said
Bert H. said
Edward Kitner said
Maybe others with a 25 caliber Mod 53 will check their rifles!
Yes indeed… I would like to see photos of a few more Take Down Model 53 rifles in .25 caliber.
I cannot post pictures but would be glad to send pictures of mine S/N 7049
Please send the pictures to my email – [email protected]
Bert
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For the research survey…
.25-20 TD
SN: 659
Barrel Date: 24
Edit-Tang Sight: Lyman folding
Edit-Rear Sight: Marbles folding
TD Lug: same as shown by chief1966
Edit-Has unmarked barrel mounted scope blocks
April 15, 2005
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mfivefour said
For the research survey…
.25-20 TD
SN: 659
Barrel Date: 24
TD Lug: same as shown by chief1966
Thanks! It is a new entry in the survey.
Bert
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January 27, 1992
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At long last, finally a reply. My 25-20 Model 53 is a late one. Serial #995387. 25-20 T/D “STAINLESS STEEL” barrel. It also lacks the slot allowing for accurate “DATE” identification. RDB
April 15, 2005
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rogertherelic said
At long last, finally a reply. My 25-20 Model 53 is a late one. Serial #995387. 25-20 T/D “STAINLESS STEEL” barrel. It also lacks the slot allowing for accurate “DATE” identification. RDB
Roger,
Can you post pictures (or send them to me)?
Based on the serial number, it is a 1930 production rifle.
Bert
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January 27, 1992
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Model 53 pictures. For some reason the picture of the Serial Number would not post. I sent that picture direct to Bert
April 15, 2005
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Roger,
Very Nice! Thanks for posting the pictures.
If you do not mind, I would like to see a picture of the barrel assembly removed from the receiver frame and the forend stock removed.
The bottom of the barrel should have “ST” and the caliber stamped on it.
Bert
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January 27, 1992
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Hope these will do. The “DATE” stamp under the magazine ring is not photographable and almost unviewable! It appears to be a “30”! Impossible? It is very difficult to make out. Rotate one way it looks likr “28” or “25” then turn a little and it’s “30”. I am 82 and use readers, this is most likely the problem! RDB
April 15, 2005
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Roger,
It could be anything from “26” to “30” as Winchester manufactured stainless steel barrels from 1926 – 1930. The serial number on your M53 rifle corresponds to the year 1930.
Bert
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