Browning Miroku Model 53 32-20 WCF 22″ Lever Action Rifle and Box

SOLD FOR: $1,026.00

LSB#: LSB260708BW006

Make: Browning

Model:  53

Serial Number: 10024NM3F7

Year of Manufacture: 1990

Caliber: 32-20 WCF

Action Type: Lever action, centerfire rifle, fed from tubular magazine.

Barrel Length: 22″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a base soldered to the barrel. The rear sight is a spring leaf U notch with elevator dovetailed to the barrel. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece checkered walnut, capped forend, capped semi pistol grip, straight comb, and serrated shotgun style buttplate. The LOP is 13 1/4″ from trigger to buttplate. There is minor handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition. 

Type of Finish:  Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.75/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original finish. There is minor handling and storage wear. There are some fine scratches scattered throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Box

Our Assessment: The Browning Model 53 is a finely made modern reproduction of Winchester’s classic small-frame lever-action sporting rifle, manufactured by Miroku in Japan. Chambered in .32-20 W.C.F., this 1990 example features a 22″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, checkered walnut stocks, capped semi-pistol grip, and shotgun-style buttplate. Its compact proportions, mild chambering, and high-quality fit and finish make it an attractive rifle for collectors, recreational shooters, and small-game hunters.

The original Winchester Model 53 was introduced in the 1920s as a refined sporting variation of the Model 1892 action. It was offered in several traditional pistol-caliber chamberings and became known for its light weight, smooth handling, and elegant stock configuration. Browning’s limited Miroku-produced version preserved the classic appearance and Browning-designed action while benefiting from modern manufacturing tolerances and metallurgy, making these rifles well regarded among collectors of both Browning and Winchester-pattern lever actions.

This rifle retains about 98% of its original finish, with only minor handling and storage wear and a few fine scratches. The checkered walnut stocks remain in Excellent condition with no chips or cracks, while the bright bore has sharp rifling and rates 9.75/10. The action functions correctly, and the included box adds further collector appeal. Overall, this is an Excellent Browning Model 53 with strong originality, excellent mechanical condition, and desirable presentation. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF