Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction,this is the Smith & Wesson 53-2.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 53-2
Serial: R700319
Date of Manufacture: 1961-1974
Caliber: .22 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 8 3/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 53-2 in .22 WMR with the classic 8"3/8-inch barrel is a striking and technically fascinating revolver that reflects one of the most unconventional engineering efforts in S&W’s history, originally designed around the .22 Remington Jet but capable—through its convertible firing system and chamber inserts—of firing .22 WMR and .22 LR as well. The “-2” revision marks refinements to the firing pin selector mechanism, allowing shooters to switch between centerfire and rimfire ignition using a small, serrated hammer-mounted toggle, a feature that made the Model 53 uniquely versatile among K-frame revolvers. Its long 8"3/8-inch barrel, a hallmark of S&W’s silhouette-and-hunting-oriented offerings of the era, provides an exceptionally long sight radius and squeezes maximum velocity from the Jet and WMR rounds, giving the revolver excellent accuracy potential and a distinctive, almost competition-grade profile. Finished in a rich, high-polish blue that highlights the precise machining and tight lockup characteristic of 1960s–1970s Smith & Wesson craftsmanship, the Model 53-2 offers not only performance but undeniable aesthetic appeal. The K-frame’s balanced ergonomics and modest recoil from the rimfire and Jet cartridges make it easy to shoot with precision, while the adjustable rear sight, crisp single-action break, and sharply defined Patridge front sight reinforce its mission as a high-accuracy field and target gun. Because of its complex design, cylinder inserts, and relatively limited production, the Model 53-2 has become a collector’s treasure, prized both for its mechanical novelty and its role as one of S&W’s boldest experiments—a multi-caliber, high-velocity revolver unlike anything else in the company’s lineup.
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.
Model: 53-2
Serial: R700319
Date of Manufacture: 1961-1974
Caliber: .22 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 8 3/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with S&W Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 53-2 in .22 WMR with the classic 8"3/8-inch barrel is a striking and technically fascinating revolver that reflects one of the most unconventional engineering efforts in S&W’s history, originally designed around the .22 Remington Jet but capable—through its convertible firing system and chamber inserts—of firing .22 WMR and .22 LR as well. The “-2” revision marks refinements to the firing pin selector mechanism, allowing shooters to switch between centerfire and rimfire ignition using a small, serrated hammer-mounted toggle, a feature that made the Model 53 uniquely versatile among K-frame revolvers. Its long 8"3/8-inch barrel, a hallmark of S&W’s silhouette-and-hunting-oriented offerings of the era, provides an exceptionally long sight radius and squeezes maximum velocity from the Jet and WMR rounds, giving the revolver excellent accuracy potential and a distinctive, almost competition-grade profile. Finished in a rich, high-polish blue that highlights the precise machining and tight lockup characteristic of 1960s–1970s Smith & Wesson craftsmanship, the Model 53-2 offers not only performance but undeniable aesthetic appeal. The K-frame’s balanced ergonomics and modest recoil from the rimfire and Jet cartridges make it easy to shoot with precision, while the adjustable rear sight, crisp single-action break, and sharply defined Patridge front sight reinforce its mission as a high-accuracy field and target gun. Because of its complex design, cylinder inserts, and relatively limited production, the Model 53-2 has become a collector’s treasure, prized both for its mechanical novelty and its role as one of S&W’s boldest experiments—a multi-caliber, high-velocity revolver unlike anything else in the company’s lineup.
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
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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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