Picked up a very nice model 53 with only the 22LR aux. cylinder. Would certainly appreciate any leads on finding a 22 Jet cylinder to complete the package. Thanks for your help.
S&W model 53 22 Jet cylinder
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BUFF
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If you can't find an original Jet cylinder, Hamilton Bowen has made cylinders in the correct length that are not cartridge-bored; they can be chambered for either .22 Jet or .22 LR. A couple of members here have gone that route.
22 Jet Cylinder
I bought a .22 Jet cylinder on GunBroker late last year. They don't come up for sale often, but if you keep watching, one will show up sooner or later.
You might also post a want ad here. Someone may have an extra.
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I bought a .22 Jet cylinder on GunBroker late last year. They don't come up for sale often, but if you keep watching, one will show up sooner or later.
You might also post a want ad here. Someone may have an extra.
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I have a 22 jet cylinder It is brand new,never installed in a revolver.It does NOT have the 22lr inserts
I have a 22 jet cylinder It is brand new,never installed in a revolver.It does NOT have the 22lr inserts
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culinder
Pm sent about 22 jet
Pm sent about 22 jet
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Thanks for the post, I'll take the 22 Jet cylinder per my PM.
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I'm always encouraged by the quality of folks here and their willingness to help and share.
A little over a day to get a hit and less than an hour later all is well in the Smith world.
A little over a day to get a hit and less than an hour later all is well in the Smith world.
Did all model 53's come with both cylinders?? It's odd to me S&W would supply both inserts AND a dedicated .22 cylinder in one package
Local shop has a fairly nice #53 available with the .22LR cylinder only. What would you consider a good price with only the .22 cylinder??
Local shop has a fairly nice #53 available with the .22LR cylinder only. What would you consider a good price with only the .22 cylinder??
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Elroy-probably $600-800 depending on condition, possibly a little more if it 4" or 8 3/8". My 6" 53 with the .22lr cylinder is a tack driver.
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jrm53
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I believe the extra 22 long rifle cylinder had to be ordered with the revolver when it was new, I think it could be bought either way. Jeff
Need details to answer your question:
What is condition of gun? What barrel length? Do you have original grips, box, papers, tools?
How about some pictures?
bamabiker
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Nice looking Jet with some very nice diamond targets. A little bluing loss mainly at the muzzle.
I'd say around $600 give or take $50. A LGS might be a little higher. MHO.
Nice looking Jet with some very nice diamond targets. A little bluing loss mainly at the muzzle.
I'd say around $600 give or take $50. A LGS might be a little higher. MHO.
larryofcc
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Another factor. Is it a 4 or 3 screw? 4's bring more $$$. Big Larry
agree with bama on price.
We recently saw two 6"ers at B'ham gunshow. The boxed one with paperwork, inserts, same stocks and two full boxes of Rem Jet was priced at $900.
The other one had the extra cylinder and no other accessories, w/ wrong grips was priced at $800.
feralmerril
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Your gun appears to be 3 screw, if 4 it would have another at the very top of the sideplate, if 5 it would have another in front of the trigger guard. With time it went 5 screws down to 3. You have the diamound target grips and I take LGS to mean "Local Gun Store". You dont have the .22 LR clyinder do you? I have your identical gun, cases, dies and have reloaded for it. Just not lately. If you reload you can get a die to neck down .357 brass if you cant find any jets. Bring your ear plugs, it`s loud! They are high velocity and flat shooting , but doesnt kick.
feralmerril
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Even though I own one like yours, I am not real familiar with the time frames they chiseled on dropping the various screws in production. Many big larry will chime in here, he`s more up on that than me. (He also lives near me). I suppose a 4 screw would be worth slightly more if both were NIB to a big time collector like larry. No, to your first picture for the adjustable sight, they all have that. The screw in front of the trigger guard counts as one though. You would have to take your right grip off to see another. To me, its no big deal wheter 3 or 4 screw.
larryofcc
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It is a 4 screw. They never made a 5 screw M53. (Almost), all S&W's are worth more with more screws. Yes, as it has been stated here many times, like real estate, location, location, location. With most guns, it's condition, condition, condition.A nice M53 is very sought after revolver. Every collector/shooter should have one. A nice one. Big Larry
larryofcc
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And yes, it does devalue them to reblue them. If you are selling it, sell it as is.It is still worth $600+++. Big Larry
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