Winchester produced about 25,000 Model 53s from 1924 to 1932. This example features a blade front sight with brass bead, sporting type rear sight and a Lyman Model 103 tang mounted peep sight. Standard barrel markings with factory proof on the barrel and receiver and serial number on the frame underside. Half magazine with the patent date marking on the takedown lever and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a steel end cap and serrated buttplate.

Very fine. Overall the rifle retains over 90% original blue finish with some patches of smooth brown patina and some speckling of brown (mostly on the frame). The barrel has even minor thinning and the lever retains approximately half of the blue with the balance a smooth dark gray patina. The wood is excellent with the exception of some minor scratches and dings. Most of the varnish remains. An early Model 53 in 25-20 cartridge and 1100 serial number.