Lot 525:
Stevens Model 53B Buckhorn Bolt Action Rifle .22 S, L, LR with 24 Inch Barrel
Sold for: $120
Description
This is a Stevens Model 53B Buckhorn bolt-action, single-shot rifle chambered for .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle cartridges. The rifle features a tapered round barrel approximately 24 inches in length with a blued finish that has aged to a consistent dark brown patina. The bolt action is designed with a knurled cocking piece at the rear for manual operation. It is fitted with a smooth one-piece wood stock featuring a semi-pistol grip and a straight comb. The sighting system consists of a buckhorn-style adjustable rear sight and a fixed blade front sight. The firearm is completed with a black polymer buttplate featuring horizontal ribbing. Key markings include the barrel roll-mark STEVENS CHICKOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. MODEL 53 B and the cursive designation Buckhorn Rifle. A proof mark consisting of the number 20 inside a circle is stamped on the left side of the barrel at the receiver. No serial number is visible on this firearm. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The original blued finish has aged to a dark brown patina with areas of thinning and light surface oxidation throughout the metal surfaces. The wood stock is in good condition, showing scattered scratches, dings, and handling marks consistent with age. The action appears to function correctly, though it has not been function-tested with ammunition. The polymer buttplate is intact with light wear. The bore was not inspected.
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