Very accurate rifle. it is a copy of the winchester model 70''the rifleman's rifle'', but made at a cheaper price. Its a post 1960's rifle.
No published sn data.
Your Ted Williams/sears model 53 is actually a winchester model 70 rifle.
Winchester model 70
The Model 53 30-06 rifle was manufactured for Sears by Winchester. It's a cheaper version of their Model 70.
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Winchester model 70
I believe it was Winchester
Winchester model 70
A Sears Mod 53 is a Winchester Mod 70. If Sears doesn't have an owner's manual for the 53 (and you can't find one on eBay), go here http://www.stevespages.com/page7b.htm for a Winchester manual.
Sears had this product for sale in the 1950's. Sears got completely out of the gun business in 1980.
Winchester, Its a very old Rifle, but the 53 was what turned into the model 70, Hince Winchester Model 53 and some pre64 model 70 parts should fit.
what is the value of a sear,roebuck model 53 cal. 30-06 model#-273.1830 and what year was the production of them.