Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 53-2, .22 Centerfire Magnum "The Jet"

Serial Number: 2K93135

Year of Manufacture: 1972

Caliber: .22 Remington Jet

Action Type: Single/Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder, Recessed Chambers, and Center/Rimfire Selectable Hammer

Barrel Length: 8 3/8”, Pinned

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge blade integral to a raised serrated ramp base pinned to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square-notch leaf in a micrometer-click base that is adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered Goncalo Alves Target stocks with extractor "football" cut and S&W medallions. The grips have only a few scattered small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly-bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some scattered tiny nicks, thin scratches and minor scuffing. The action shows minor operational wear with an incomplete turn-line on the cylinder, mostly not through the finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a wood display case with cleaning rod, brush, mops, and grooved alloy-handle screwdriver.

Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 53, “The Jet” is a really interesting offering from Smith & Wesson, one of only two guns ever produced in the .22 Remington Jet caliber. The model was also sold with chamber inserts allowing for the use of .22 Long Rifle for less expensive plinking (not included with this revolver). The revolver is manufactured with a “switch” on the hammer nose to select one of the dual frame-mounted firing pins for either centerfire (.22 Jet) or rimfire. These guns were produced from 1961-1974 and have tremendous value for any serious Smith & Wesson collector. This example is a late production 53 made in 1972 with an 8 3/8" barrel and target stocks. The revolver is quite clean and comes with a presentation case with cleaning tools. For the Smith collector, this could make a great addition but it would also be a fun revolver for velocity junkies who want a .22 Remington Jet handgun. Please see our photos and good luck!