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**Mike Irwin** · October 30, 2020, 06:01 AM

"Heck, it could probably even be the Model 53(?) in .22 jet?"

No.

The Model 53 has a very distinct hammer.

The 53 hammer has what appears to be the hollow rivet hole typical of centerfire S&Ws of this period, but it also has separate piece on the rear top of the hammer that is the selector for center/rimfire.

You can see that in these pictures:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smith-Wesso...-/184029725073

October 30, 2020, 06:01 AM	#19
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	"Heck, it could probably even be the Model 53(?) in .22 jet?" No. The Model 53 has a very distinct hammer. The 53 hammer has what appears to be the hollow rivet hole typical of centerfire S&Ws of this period, but it also has separate piece on the rear top of the hammer that is the selector for center/rimfire. You can see that in these pictures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smith-Wesso...-/184029725073 __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.