From the Vault: Smith & Wesson Model 53 Revolver
This "From the Vault" video from Rock Island Auction Company showcases the rare Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver. Chambered in the unique and now mostly defunct .22 Jet cartridge, this K-frame revolver features distinctive cylinder holes and dual firing pins for shooting both .22 Jet and standard .22 LR ammunition via included inserts. The video highlights the cartridge's development with Remington in the early 1960s, its high velocity, and the surprisingly affordable market for these ingenious but niche firearms. While .22 Jet ammunition is rarely produced, Prvi Partizan occasionally makes runs, making the intended caliber shootable with proper hearing protection.









