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Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD
Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle, #30165, .348 W.C.F. cal., 24" tapered round barrel marked with maker's name, address, "Winchester Proof Steel," model and caliber at left, has ramped block-blade front and plugged rear dovetail and a Lyman 56 windage-elevation adjustable receiver peep sight; short tang, varnished walnut forend has steel nose cap, pistol-grip buttstock with flat checkered steel buttplate. Mfg'd 1950. Condition is very good as refinished. Approx. 95% new black-dark blue finish remains, with a small amount of salt and pepper pitting and other light blemishes to the receiver, some of which have been blued over and others that are through the finish. There is very mild rust on a few of the spots that are through the finish. Factory lettering is clear. Finish on the nose cap appears original, approx. 80% remains with flaking to right side. Stock with nice grain pattern, forend is a little lighter in color, approx. 98% semi-gloss varnish remains, with shallow surface dents and scratches, primality to buttstock; there is an approx. 1" hairline crack to left side of the wrist. Action is crisp, bore is brilliant with sharp rifling. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R)