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Post by pacecars on Feb 2, 2019 12:32:41 GMT -5
I am looking at buying a Browning Model 53 .32-20 WCF. What can you enlightened individuals tell me about the rifle and round? I have absolutely no NEED to get the rifle other than it looks neet as hell. Maybe I can take a Turkey, Coyote or Bobcat with it. I have just started to play with my first .32 in a Single Seven .327 Federal so I am late to the party of small bore center fire lever actions. The plan would be cast bullets most likely
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Post by needsmostuff on Feb 2, 2019 13:00:13 GMT -5
The 53 would certainly be a classy machine but,,,. If you already are tooled up and packing a single six 327 I wonder if a Henry 327 lever would fill the bill better . Get you into the combo thing.
And you would probably cry less when the first inevitable scratch appears.
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Post by pacecars on Feb 2, 2019 13:19:57 GMT -5
I just don’t like the looks of the Henry for some reason or the .32 style loading. I wonder if I could get a cylinder for the Ruger and have it rechambered to .32-20 if there is enough room? Also I guess the Browning will have to be D&T since it begs for a peep sight?
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Post by bushog on Feb 2, 2019 14:05:48 GMT -5
I just don’t like the looks of the Henry for some reason or the .32 style loading. I wonder if I could get a cylinder for the Ruger and have it rechambered to .32-20 if there is enough room? Also I guess the Browning will have to be D&T since it begs for a peep sight? I don't like them either..... Not enough room..... I think you can get a tang sight for the Browning and not have to tap it.... |
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Post by mart on Feb 2, 2019 14:31:45 GMT -5
Marbles does make a windage adjustable tang sight for the 53/65. It requires a simple drill and tap for the front screw. There is a screw set you'll need to order as well with a slightly longer tang screw for the back hole and a 10-32 for the front. I put one on my Browning 65. My Browning 53 has a Lyman 66 on it. It came with that sight. Both the 53 and 65 are beautiful guns. The 53.
The Marbles on the 65.
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Post by pacecars on Feb 2, 2019 14:56:29 GMT -5
Well I won the auction so I will soon be the proud owner of a Browning Model 53!
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Post by pacecars on Feb 2, 2019 15:05:09 GMT -5
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Post by mart on Feb 2, 2019 15:11:30 GMT -5
That's a looker. Congrats. Brownells sells the Marbles tang sight and screw set. They are separate from each other. They also have slot blanks for the front sight dovetail should you decide to remove it. Mine is a tack driver. Enjoy.
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 2, 2019 15:16:41 GMT -5
You will love the 32-20. I've spent much of my life promoting the small cartridges. So many years the COMPENSATED gun writers have pushed Magnumitis on us.
Much can be accomplished with the small bores and well placed bullets.
Congratulations on buying a gun that will put a lot of fun back into woods walking and plinking.
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Post by eliminator on Feb 5, 2019 23:14:15 GMT -5
Well I won the auction so I will soon be the proud owner of a Browning Model 53! Congratulations! Enjoy your beautiful levergun. I purchased one last November unfired and new in box. It is my first .32 caliber long gun and my first .32-20. These things exude quality and fine craftsmanship. |
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Post by pacecars on Feb 6, 2019 0:23:55 GMT -5
For some reason I have the urge to send it to Bobby Tyler for case coloring
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Post by magnumwheelman on Feb 6, 2019 7:45:43 GMT -5
how many rounds does your beautiful new gun hold??? & that would look extra sweet case colored
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Post by pacecars on Feb 6, 2019 12:20:54 GMT -5
6 I believe. I have Bobby looking to see about getting a full length tube in case I want to play cowboy action shooting again. I like the looks of the button magazine though. He will be getting it for case coloring soon
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2019 14:07:23 GMT -5
Might verify it will chamber the bullet you want to shoot.
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Post by pacecars on Feb 14, 2019 22:00:40 GMT -5
Picked up the .32-20 set  |
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