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How do I tell if my 71 is long tang or short tang?
# 21964 is a 1942 rifle if my information is correct.
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If it is 1942 it is short tang. The upper tangs of these earlier guns are 3 7/8" in length. The later (post-September, 1937) Model 71's have the "short tang, long comb" configuration. The tang is 1" shorter. Here is some info http://www.leverguns.com/articles/model71_info.htm
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Go to Gunbroker and compare the wrist area of a 1936 or 1937 M71 to a later 1940 or 1950 rifle. The difference will be clear.
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Great info.....Thanks for the help!
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great enjoyable read ,thank you much ,now I know more about my 348 deluxe Winchester too,thanks again,Pete53
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Winchester never referred to M71’s as “Deluxe”. Winchester listed and referred to them as the M71 “Special”....
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I just bought a 1936 standard about 2 months ago,was about the last gun on my bucket list.I shot it last week end,love it.I don't know for sure how to determine short and long tangs as of yet.
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Winchester never referred to M71’s as “Deluxe”. Winchester listed and referred to them as the M71 “Special”....
yes your right but now days its called Deluxe ,just a different play on words used
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Shows my age I guess as our auto were "deluxe" if they had any upgrades.
No "LTDs" etc.
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