Held a model 71 for the 1st time yesterday & 'kinda liked it. Mine was a fairly clean 24" rifle version from 1948, asking price a lofty $1775.00
Took some pics, this one has a Winchester red recoil pad on it, looks factory install, also a finger adjustable peep sight with no markings save a small #56 on the top.
Here's the images, thoughts on making a lower offer?
Just my opinion but I'm uncertain about the recoil pad being a factory install. Still if you could get that gun for $1500.00 that would be a good deal. I've seen asking prices (asking) up here in New England between $2500.00 and $3000.00. They are nice rifles.
$1775 for a safe queen seems a lot but it'll never lose its value. I have several that I take out to clean n admire every so often. First one I saw I knew I had to have it. A scratch I had to itch. Make the lower offer then take the counteroffer. They are a work of art and gunsmitting at its finest
Less is always better, but unless that one has a bad bore for some reason I'd get it. Check for bore condition and watch for a ring in the bore. Got bit by that once and have caught several since. Most sellers are not even aware when that happens.
The pre-War Model 71 long tang Deluxe Models fetch a premium. They are worth considerably more to collectors. The early Deluxe Models also featured the Win 98A peep sight integral to the bolt. These rifles were rare as the transition began to the later 71s about SN 16000. $3500 plus for those in excellent original condition with sling and bolt peep-no recoil pad unless the period 1922 patent Winchester solid version.Later postwar 71s will not fetch the prices the earlier long tang Deluxes will. But there are always those who don't know the difference.
For rarity-try a pre-War 71 Deluxe in 450 Fuller/Alaskan with the JKR (Johnson Kenai Rifles) marking. $4500-$5000
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena-not the critic"-T. Roosevelt There are no atheists in fox holes or in the open doors of a para's aircraft.....
That recoil pad is definitely an add on: not original. Even a blind squirrel can find that nut. It's a nice rifle, but not a collectors piece. If I really wanted the rifle (considering it's a "shooter grade"), I'd be negotiating with the seller and trying to get him to lower the price. I'd be thinking more along the lines of starting an offer of about $1,350.00 and working up to no more than $1,400.00... JMHO..
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
that's a deluxe with bolt peep in relatively nice condition. Yeah, the pad is added, but you will appreciate it. If original steel butt plate, the price would be close to double that. I think it is priced fairly, and if you like it, buy it.