Winchester would add Deluxe features to the standard Model 71, depending on parts availability. Of the 9 or 10 Pre war long tang rifles owned, a few standard rifles has sling swivel caps and
98A bolt peep sights. Most Deluxe M-71s had 98A sights with the rear filler slot filled with a drift plug. The 98A bolt peep is pretty much the only rear
sight usable in that configuration. It is hard to remove.
The Lyman 56 style receiver peep is perfect for bear or moose hunting in bear country with the 348 or 450 Ackley.
The ocular portion will slide out. I have at least two M-71 wildcats with this feature. The 348 Ackley M-71 with a Lyman 56 equipped- also
with a Marbles fold-down rear sporting sight is the way to go. (Very tough Alaska-Canadian rifle) If the peep sight acts up or is broken in rough country like Alaska-slide out the ocular peep.
Flip up the Marbles 95 sight, and the rifle is ready to go. Makes perfect sense if the gunsmith is back in Fairbanks and Mr. Grizzly is standing over your
moose or gut pile . The older hunters like Keith saw two sights mounted so that you saw the rear sight-not a fold down-they just shook their heads.It won't work unless its a Marbles 95 version.
