Letter Model 53

[DARE]

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.

 

[Retired W4]

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.

 

[larryofcc]

I have an early M53 # 444444. I thought with that number it might have been shipped to a special person. NOT !!! Big Larry

 

[Truckman]

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...

 

[jcelect]

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!
jcelect

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I agree. I'll post my new letter right now.

 

[Truckman]

Be careful sir, they can become addictive! 9 and looking for more!
jcelect

Don't I know it!...

I agree. I'll post my new letter right now.

I just sent three more requests, all on 2" 10-5's this time......Ben