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Savage Model 71 ''Stevens Favorite'' Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
Savage Model 71 ''Stevens Favorite'' Rifle
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Savage Model 71 ''Stevens Favorite'' Lever Action Single Shot Rifle, #00508SF, .22 S-L-LR RF cal., blued 22'' octagonal barrel with dovetailed long blade and adjustable open rear sights marked ''Model 71'' and ''Savage Arms-Westfield, Mass., U.S.A./22 Short, Long or Long Rifle'' in two lines ahead of rear sight; case hardened receiver with blued falling breechblock is marked ''Stevens Favorite'' in fancy script on both sides with serial number on left; nickel-plated serpentine operating lever and hammer; plain oil-stained walnut forend with semi-Schnabel tip, and straight buttstock with brass buttplate and round brass medallion of ''Joshua Stevens Father of 22 Hunting'' and relief portrait inlet into right side. Condition is as new and probably unfired, the barrel retaining all of its original deep blue, the receiver with fiery case colors, the hammer and lever with lightly-toned nickel. Stocks are smooth and sound showing all original oil finish and a tiny ding at right butt. Action is tight; bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Est.: $250-$450. (Modern)