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Lot 1405: Master Engraved Gold Inlaid S&W Model 53 "The Jet" Revolver

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Master Engraved Platinum and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 53 "The Jet" Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Lot 1405: Master Engraved Gold Inlaid S&W Model 53 "The Jet" Revolver

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Master Engraved Platinum and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 53 "The Jet" Double Action Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Magnificent Exhibition Quality Master Engraved Platinum and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 53 "The Jet" Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 53
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 Jet
Barrel: 6 solid rib
Finish: blue/gold/platinum
Grip: checkered walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1744
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 323
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Introduced in 1961 and chambered for the rare and desirable .22 Jet Remington cartridge. This revolver has been extensively and masterfully engraved in a tight Germanic scroll with 95% plus coverage. The master engraving is accented by platinum and gold inlays on the barrel, frame, cylinder and butt. Adjustable rear sight and fixed front ramp sight, casehardened trigger and hammer. Fitted with a deluxe pair of checkered roper target grips. Approximately 15,000 were produced before the Model 53 was discontinued in 1974, thus ending a most interesting model in the Smith & Wesson line. With wooden presentation case with glass lid marked with the S&W logo.

Rating Definition:

Near mint as master embellished. Vivid case colors on the hammer and trigger. All the engraving is crisp, clean, and sharp. The grips are excellent plus. An outstanding exhibition quality engraved Smith & Wesson Model 53 "Jet" that would be difficult to improve upon!



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