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It's my understanding that the Model 53 was a prototype .45 ACP, built for the Navy in 1918. The war ended, and the Navy cancelled the contract. John Pedersen downsized the gun to .32/.380 to compete with the Colt 1903/08. The Navy did purchase some 51's in the '20's for corrier guns. They are stamped US Property and E.E.C. for the Remington inspector.
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