Sears Roebuck Ted Williams Model 53 .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in Barrel, 5+1, 1968, Blued Steel with Gloss Wood Stock
This Sears Roebuck & Co Model 53 Ted Williams series rifle is a 1968 .30-06 bolt-action that reflects the clean lines and practical features of the era. It is a Sears house-brand variant based on the Winchester Model 70 push-feed pattern, with a 22-inch blued steel barrel, open sights, and a gloss-finished wood stock. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the rifle retains excellent overall condition with a clean, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows very light evidence of prior use. The metal surfaces display only minor handling marks. The gloss-finished wood stock has a few small finish blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Sears Roebuck & Co Model 53 Ted Williams .30-06 bolt-action rifle
The Model 53 Ted Williams series combines Sears branding with the proven push-feed action pattern of the late-1960s Winchester Model 70 design. This example features a steel receiver and barrel finished in a deep blue, paired with a gloss-finished wood stock for a classic presentation.
It is configured with open sights for immediate use: a ramped front blade and a barrel-mounted rear with a stepped elevator. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases with two pairs of holes on the ring and bridge, allowing straightforward base installation if desired.
The internal box magazine is accessed via a hinged floorplate and provides a stated 5+1 capacity in .30-06, supporting both hunting and range use. The action is smooth and consistent, reflecting the push-feed layout associated with this pattern.
Stock details include a Monte Carlo comb, impressed checkering, an oval grip-cap medallion, sling attachment loops, a checkered alloy buttplate, and a black spacer. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a traditional fit and sight alignment with the factory irons.
Manufactured in the United States in 1968, this rifle aligns with the Ted Williams series and shows the U-prefix serial numbering convention on the receiver, consistent with the period. The factory designation mfg part number is 273.532061.