Tag: Model 53

Elvis Presley S&W Model 53 Revolver Sold at RIAC for Almost $200K (1)

Elvis Presley’s S&W Model 53 Revolver Sold For Almost $200,000

Posted August 30, 2023 in Companies, Daily News, Pistols, Revolver by Hrachya H with No Comments

Rock Island Auction Company’s premier auctions always contain firearms that belonged to prominent figures such as renowned political and military leaders, artists, celebrities, etc. The recently-ended August 2023 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction was no [Read More…]

The S&W 53, complete with interchangeable .22lr cylinder. Image Source: Amoskeag Auction Company

Wheelgun Wednesday: Need For Speed with the .22 Jet

Posted December 30, 2020 in Editorial, Pistols, Revolver, Wheelgun Wednesday by Rusty S. with No Comments

Getting Fast with the S&W Model 53 I was taking a break at a hunting base camp resupplying to go after elk after a hard week of hunting mule deer in deep snow, when the camp cook brought out a revolver to show us after dinner. At first, I thought it was just a [Read More…]