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Old December 13, 2006, 04:04 PM   #1
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Sears Model 53

Can anyone tell me when this rifle was built?

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Dave

Sears Model 53 30.06

Model 273 32060 (on barrell)
U 138062 (on reciever)
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Old December 13, 2006, 04:24 PM   #2
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It should be a Winhester 70 so you might see if the serial numbers are close to Winchesters.
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Old December 13, 2006, 05:14 PM   #3
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Last time this came up, it turned out that Sears serial numbers did not run with Winchester's. A Ted Williams on a '68 action looked like it was made in 1953 if it were in with Winchester numbers.
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Old April 18, 2007, 04:54 AM   #4
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sorry for the resurection but I didn't want to start a new thread

I need info on a Ted Williams model 53 in 270 win.
also a Ted Williams model 200 20 guage 3" VC

I'm trying to figure out what year they were made and some PDF manuals
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