Guns International #: 102811623
Seller's Inventory #: J881
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Guns International #: 102811623
Superb Winchester Model 71 Deluxe .348 Rifle C. 1955
Description: Superb Winchester Model 71 Deluxe .348 Rifle C. 1955 Offered here is this newly acquired fine vintage Winchester Model 71 Deluxe made in 1955. The Model 71 introduced in 1935-36 and originally intended as a companion rifle the Model 70 bolt action, that was in development at the same time. The Model 71 was to replace the Model 1886 designed by John Browning in Winchester's offerings and was touted as the "Universal Hunting Rifle". The marketing of the rifles also called for the traditional model being the year the rifle was patented (e.g. Model 1866, 1873, 1886, 1895 etc.) being changed to a more modern sounding two digit numbers. This started back the Model 52 Bolt Action. Winchester wanted to make the ultimate lever action, big game hunting rifle and in the mind's of many, they did just that with the Model 71.The 71 was based on the Model 1886's action, but along with a host of new features and small changes, was considered an "improved" version. One of the so called improvements was a new stock design, already being incorporated on Winchester's Model 65. The Model 71 was also made out of "Winchester Proof Steel", a stronger steel than the Winchester Nickel Steel previously used on post-blackpowder era Winchester lever actions. The action was also modified to feed the newly designed .348 Winchester Center Fire and handle its higher pressures. . Being introduced in late 1935, only a few were produced, with production starting in earnest in 1936. In the interest of strength and recoil control, the first 12,000 or so Model 71's produced had long top tangs on the action. However, the designers claimed the longer top tang was unnecessary and, by September of 1937, the top tang was shortened. As a result, the comb of the stock shape was lengthened and this was the way the 71 was produced for the rest of its production, until it was discontinued in 1958. This is a C&R eligible item. This specimen, serial number 38262 is ALL ORIGINAL and in 99%+ condition. It retains just about 100% blued finish (just a bit of war on hammer). 24" barrel. FINELY FIGURED SELECT walnut stocks with just a couple of storage marks. Factory mounted target peep sight. MINT BORE. APPEARS UNFIRED. Checkered pistol grip and forearm. It would be most difficult to obtain a finer one. NOTE: some images show some reflections from lighting which do not appear on rifle. Some dried oil which we will fully clean before shipping. In addition we have a box of .348 caliber ammunition which is available to winning for an additional $50. J881 YHZZ Thank you for your winning bid. Please note Hansen & Hansen payment policy and terms as we do not have automatic checkout on : UPS shipping will be approximately $44 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $15.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use. PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 OR TOM 203-610-1734 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol. Price: $4,250.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: .348 Winchester Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102811623
Seller's Inventory #: J881
Guns International #: 102811623
Seller's Inventory #: J881