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BogeyB · 05-09-2013, 08:06 PM

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.

Mike

05-09-2013, 08:06 PM	#3
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	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. Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA