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04-25-2024, 04:22 PM
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Letter Model 53
Ordered a letter today for a Model 53, 6", blue, 4 screw. It shipped in May 1961.
Have read a lot of threads about are letters worth it.
I have decided not to worry about the cost or if the letter will be something other than garden variety.
I'm going to consider it as a donation to SWHF. We should all be doing that anyway if we can.
So, I make a small donation to SWHF and get a free letter out of the deal. Sweet.
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04-25-2024, 04:41 PM
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That is a nice one. I agree on the SWHF.
I lettered my 53 (4 screw) because it had a butt swivel and RR/WO. Turns out it came from the factory that way. I believe it is the only model 53 that shipped with a butt swivel (lanyard loop for the uninitiated  )
It was sold to Stoeger Arms.
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04-25-2024, 05:55 PM
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I have an early M53 # 444444. I thought with that number it might have been shipped to a special person. NOT !!! Big Larry
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04-25-2024, 06:20 PM
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My only 53 is an 8 3/8" no dash from 1961...Has the extra numbered cylinder and the inserts, but no box...It's on my to-be-lettered list...
I know where 5 more are, but they're all valued more highly than I would pay...Still I may make a bid for all 5 before too long...Why, you ask?...Because they are there, and not here!... ...Ben
EDIT: And yes, David, I look at the cost of the letters in the same way, plus it's my contribution to history...
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04-25-2024, 06:39 PM
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I know where 5 more are, but they're all valued more highly than I would pay...Still I may make a bid for all 5 before too long...Why, you ask?...Because they are there, and not here!... ...Ben |
Be careful sir, they can become addictive! 9 and looking for more!
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I agree. I'll post my new letter right now.
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04-25-2024, 07:15 PM
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Be careful sir, they can become addictive! 9 and looking for more!
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I agree. I'll post my new letter right now.
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I just sent three more requests, all on 2" 10-5's this time...  ...Ben
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