Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this HIGHLY COVETED double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Smith & Wesson 53 (No-Dash), also known as the .22 Centerfire Magnum "The Jet"!
A total of 14,956 Model 53's were produced from 1961-1974.
This example dates to 1961, making it a FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION MODEL!
This example dates to 1961, making it a FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION MODEL!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 53 No-Dash / "The Jet"
Serial: K445742
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .22 Remington Jet / .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 8 3/8" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Target Grips w/ Inlaid Smith & Wesson Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 53 is a .22 Remington Jet/.22Long Rifle, double-action revolver built on the square butt K target frame with 4-screws, blue finish, 4", 6" or 8 3/8" barrel lengths available, 6-shot fluted cylinder and counter bored cylinder with a nominal length of 1.67", oversize walnut target grips with S&W medallions and diamonds around the screw escutcheon or smooth rosewood stocks. All jets were supplied with nickel wash-coated steel inserts to fire the .22 Long Rifle cartridges. The inserts have a cutout along the rim, allowing a fingernail or knife edge to remove the spent .22 LR cartridge. A large S&W trademark is found on the side plate. This K-target centerfire frame is manufactured with a "switch" on the hammer to select one of the dual firing pins for either centerfire or rimfire. .22 Magnum is stamped on the ribbed and pinned barrel; it also features a serrated backstrap and fore strap with 10 grooves each. A total of 14,956 Model 53's were produced from 1961-1974.
Contents:
Model: 53 No-Dash / "The Jet"
Serial: K445742
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .22 Remington Jet / .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 8 3/8" Pinned Barrel
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Rear w/ Ramped Fixed Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Target Grips w/ Inlaid Smith & Wesson Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 53 is a .22 Remington Jet/.22Long Rifle, double-action revolver built on the square butt K target frame with 4-screws, blue finish, 4", 6" or 8 3/8" barrel lengths available, 6-shot fluted cylinder and counter bored cylinder with a nominal length of 1.67", oversize walnut target grips with S&W medallions and diamonds around the screw escutcheon or smooth rosewood stocks. All jets were supplied with nickel wash-coated steel inserts to fire the .22 Long Rifle cartridges. The inserts have a cutout along the rim, allowing a fingernail or knife edge to remove the spent .22 LR cartridge. A large S&W trademark is found on the side plate. This K-target centerfire frame is manufactured with a "switch" on the hammer to select one of the dual firing pins for either centerfire or rimfire. .22 Magnum is stamped on the ribbed and pinned barrel; it also features a serrated backstrap and fore strap with 10 grooves each. A total of 14,956 Model 53's were produced from 1961-1974.
Contents:
This example will ship with a Smith & Wesson box, six nickel wash-coated steel inserts, and an extra cylinder!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1202950916 |
BidPrice: |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
204 |





