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Category - Winchester Rifles - Model 71 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64

Category
Winchester Rifles - Model 71
Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64

Winchester Model 71 .348WCF – DELUXE, 1937, LONG TANG, BOLT PEEP, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Winchester, 1937, .348WCF, 8lbs. 3oz., LOP 13 3/8"
Serial Number:  9054 

Here we have a Pre-War unmolested and honest Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Rifle, complete with the factory sling swivels, and Winchester Model 98A Factory installed bolt peep sight, 98% factory blue on the barrel and mag tube, 96% factory blue on the receiver, 85% blue on lever and hammer 95%, 98% blue on the long tang, and factory checkering in very good condition.  The Model 71 was basically a continuation of the Model 1886, with the same action, but the addition of the pistol grip butt stock and beavertail style forend.  Manufactured from 1935 until 1958, the Model 71 was produced in .348 Winchester caliber only; the Deluxe or “Special Model” as labeled by Winchester having checkered wood, capped pistol grip, and sling swivels integral to the forend cap, the rear sling eye has the standard two screw install. This example, serial number 9054 made in 1937, is a great example of a pre-war, long tang 71 Deluxe Rifle as it has perfect mechanics, and the bolt peep.  The long tang was discontinued in late 1937 to early 1938, so there are very few Model 71’s with the desirable long tang. The 24″ round barrel has the Pre-War style machined and integral front ramp, the bore is a 9.5/10 mirror with sharp rifling. This 1937 rifle is not factory drilled or tapped for a side mounted receiver sight as the later Model 71’s were, Standard 2/3 length magazine tube that holds 4 cartridges. The gun has been carried afield and has some silvering on the lower receiver indicating a life well spent. The wood has its share of field marks but the history of the rifle is seen in its marks- and this gun shows it’s an honest and well-maintained work horse, it was no safe queen and likely spent decades putting meat on the table. These pre-war, long tang Deluxe Model 71’s are a great investment Winchester, and great rifles to go after big game.  The Winchester .348 is a great mid-range caliber, shooting a 200-grain slug at a velocity of around 2500 fps. for plenty of brush bucking stopping power.  The ammunition is still available on the internet at ://hendershots/product/348-winchester-extreme-custom-ammo/  The trigger is crisp, breaking at 4.6lbs. and the rifling is clean, sharp, and mirror shiny.  When you look at this gun compared to other guns being offered, along with high percentage of factory blue, correct sights, and no pits, this is a great gun for the money.  It would be hard to find a more honest Model 71 Deluxe with all these goodies and at this price. See the photographs and specification bellow. Thanks for looking.

Barrels
Barrel Length:   24"
Bores:   mirror 9.5/10
% Blue:   98%
Capacity:   4
Sights:  Front hooded blade, rear Winchester # 98-A bolt mounted peep

Action
Action:   lever
Receiver Condition:   96% silvering at balance point
Screws:   very good
Trigger Type:   single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   lever 85%, hammer 95%

Stock
Type:   Capped pistol grip/Semi beaver tail with cap and integral sling mount
LOP:   13 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 1/4"
Checkering Condition:   very good
Butt Treatment:   metal plate

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $115.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

Rifle Caliber: .348 Winchester

Price: $4,650.00