Manufactured in 1927, Winchester manufactured only about 15,100 Model 53's between 1924 and 1932. The 32-20 WCF caliber is slightly scarce. Dovetailed ramped Marble No. 52 blade front sight with a brass bead. A Smith Mounts filler block in the rear sight dovetail and the receiver is fitted with a non-factory peep sight mounted on the left side. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the model, Winchester trademark, nickel steel and caliber information, the right rear has the two line address, and the top of the receiver and barrel are marked with the Winchester oval proofmark at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three line Winchester trademark, made in U.S.A. marking and the serial number is on the underside of the receiver. Blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a checkered shotgun buttplate.

Fine. The barrel retains 60% original thin blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The receiver retains 50% original blue finish with areas of smooth gray patina and some minor spotting. The lever has a smooth dark patina. The wood remains very good with much of the varnish remaining, and showing numerous scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.