^Lot 3232 WINCHESTER MODEL 53 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). S# 3334. Bbl. 22" tapered rnd. Ramp mounted Lyman bead front sight with original flat top sporting rear sight. Half length takedown mag. Blue finish. Walnut forearm and straight grip stock with flat grooved steel buttplate. Mfg. in 1925, second year of production. CONDITION: bbl. retains 90% original blue showing slight muzzle wear with scattered light scratches. Action has largely flaked to gray/brown showing small amounts of original blue on protected areas of the receiver and lever. Original wood finish shows light wear with scattered scratches and marks. Bore is bright with sound rifling showing scattered light pitting. (25-1756/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.