your Winchester model 53 was made by Winchester in 1928.
your Winchester model 53 was made in 1925.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Winchester model 53 rifle was made in the year 1928.
Winchester, Its a very old Rifle, but the 53 was what turned into the model 70, Hince Winchester Model 53 and some pre64 model 70 parts should fit.
Your Winchester model 53 was made by Winchester in 1928.
The serial number on a Winchester model 53 is on the bottom of the receiver, just behind the foregrip stock.
A Sears Mod 53 is a Winchester Mod 70. If Sears doesn't have an owner's manual for the 53 (and you can't find one on eBay), go here http://www.stevespages.com/page7b.htm for a Winchester manual.
Your Ted Williams/sears model 53 is actually a winchester model 70 rifle.
Winchester model 70
Seek the help of a gunsmith
Winchester model 70
I believe it was Winchester