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.
The Sears model 53, a popular rifle, was manufactured in 1953. This model was part of a series of firearms sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., often produced by other manufacturers under various brand names. The model 53 is particularly noted for its design and functionality during that era.
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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I believe it was Winchester
Winchester model 70
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.