M53 M17 .22LR Cylinder Interchangeability?

[flundertaker]

Could a model 17 crane and cylinder be used as an accessory .22 lr piece for a model 53 to shoot .22 Lr versus using the inserts?

 

[series guy]

No. The model 17 cylinder is shorter and would result in a very large barrel to cylinder gap.

 

[Retired W4]

And the 22 Magnum Jet 22LR cylinders can be very pricey.

 

[22hipower]

And the 22 Magnum Jet 22LR cylinders can be very pricey.

Pricey as in $600-$800 if you could find one.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[flundertaker]

Thanks all. Figures, nothing is easy or cheap. Not really an issue, if I want to shoot cheap, grab the 17, 18 or other. If I want to shoot small bullets fast grab the 53 or BKH31.

 

[Model29-26.5]

I won a 53 22 LR cylinder on Gunbroker a few weeks ago.
$596.22 with all fees and shipping.
I had been looking for about 4 months all over the net.