Browning 53 Deluxe Limited Like Winchester 1892 .32-20 Lever Rifle, 1990
Sold For: $1275
LSB#: 201213DM23
Make: Browning
Model: 53 Deluxe Limited Edition, one of 5,000
Serial Number: 02465NM3F7
Year of Manufacture: 1990 (NM date code)
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action, Tube-Magazine Fed Rifle
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN” and “BROWNING MODEL 53 CALIBER 32-20 WIN”. The right of the barrel is marked “BROWNING MODEL 53 CALIBER .32-20 WIN”. The top of the barrel at the rear, the top of the chamber ring, the left of the bolt and both locking lugs are each marked “NP”. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a flat-top “U”-notch leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with capped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and serrated steel buttplate. The forend has three dings on the left toward the top, one in the checkering on the bottom toward the right-rear and another outside the checkering on the right toward the rear. The buttstock has a couple of dings on the right below the comb and a few other scattered minor marks. The checkering is generally sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear at the toe with well defined serrations. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, which may prove to be stubborn fouling after a patient cleaning.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear, including on the barrel from the rear sight elevator. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. the screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes in a two-piece black cardboard Browning box with serial-matching label. The box has light-moderate storage wear, in about Good-plus condition.