Winchester Model 53 - A lightweight version of the iconic 1892 

Thanks Titan! I'm glad you liked it. Great suggestion! I've been trying to film at scenic locations rather than a range, but it's amazing how good brass can be at hide-n-seek in the grass! I lost quite a few on my first couple of shoots, but started taking a detector with me and it solved it quick. Will likely add some reloading content when the snow flies and I'm cooped up in the shop over the long winter.

Thanks for watching. Those are the kinds of guns we'll continue to showcase on the channel. We'll also be adding some "How To" type episodes working on vintage firearms.

Thanks so much! I think the Model 53 in 44-40 is one of the very best rifles Winchester ever produced. You have a real treasure. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Jeremy! BTW, Love your channel

@@thecinnabar8442 I’ve been enjoying your channel 2

You have excellent taste Joe! My model 65 in 25-20 is in terrible shape. When I get around to restoring it, I plan to do an episode on the 65's.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Brad

Thanks! We'll keep 'em coming

Thanks Daniel. I've had a couple of requests for a model 55 video. I definitely have one planned in the future. Thanks so much for watching!

Enjoy your new 53. They're a joy to shoot!

Thanks for subscribing Chris! Glad you like the channel

That 44-40 is a dandy to shoot, for sure.

Let's see - at various times, we see geese (Canadian, Dusky, Snow), many varieties of ducks, quail, grouse and chukars. They're not game birds, but we also have several Trumpeter Swans in residence on the ranch.

If it has a high percentage of original metal and wood finish, it could be worth around $3,500. If it's been refinished, it would lose it's collector value and would be worth around $1,200 as a shooter.

It has all original bluing and the hardware is in great condition. Where would you suggest I go to sell it?

I'm very lucky that my wife is a serious gun collector, too. Makes my addiction much easier to deal with. I haven't had the opportunity to shoot the Brownings, but I've been told they are very nice little rifles. Thanks for watching!

They're fantastic little rifles. Seems like people are discovering them more these days and the collector value has really climbed. If you find a good one, don't let it get away.

Absolutely! I've got several other episodes in the works ahead of it, but I'll definitely get to it. I'll have some really interesting 55's to shoot.

@@thecinnabar8442 That's fantastic. The local gun shop (LGS) has a nice one on the rack but it was in the owners personal collection. What a tease.

number of the rifle 6241