"71's" No checkering, No scope! NO Thanks!
Kind of wish they had checking, as it would be easier to grip. But my '71 is sweet like it is. No checkering, no scope, no slings, and all!!!
My eyes arre the pits. But with peep I'm grouping 1" at 50 yards. I wouldn't take a shot past 75 yards or so.
My Winchester 71 "Deluxe" built in 1941 has checkering, so they are available and come up on GunBroker from time to time.
Similarly, my Browning Model 71 "High Grade" carbine has nice cut checkering,
Many old plain 71s have reduced values because they have extra holes for scope mounts. I'd think those might be good candidates for having checkering added. And some are eligible for adding a scope, though I personally don't like the setup for offset scope as I am left handed.
