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I just recently picked up a '71. It is a '56 short tang deluxe with the Lyman steel sight. Very nice condition. It is all there with hood, swivels, butt plate, grip cap, and sight plug. Very pleased with this oldy but goodie. You are correct about just getting it out and holding it. It is so smooth to cycle.
Have a great day.
Jim

Can't let this sink. Mod 70's are special, but 71's are "The Holy Grail of All Guns!"

Dang, i missed these posts, Thanks Jim and Windknot, enjoy that new to you rifle Jim, and you bet Windknot, the 71's are in a class by themselves, a lot very special about them.

That rifle sure is beautiful buddy. I remember leaning it up against the corner in my shop, just to look at it. That was when it was old and patina looking, ha ha.. I'm the one that painted the ivory black, as the white stood out too much to me. Had to dull it down. Then my buddy, that also has a 71 told me about guys that placed ivory in their stocks like that to mark their rifles like a brand. I was not surprised to hear it was actually ivory. That is pretty cool. I think I told you, but I ran across another 71, just like this one, a few months ago. The guy wants $2,800.00 for it and it also has the original bolt peep. Its a 4 digit serial # rifle, making it a 1937 as well, I think. Its all original and beautiful. I dang near bought it, but like I told you when I sold this one, I can't hunt with it because of my left eye not being good. Might as well let it go to someone who can actually use it. I'm glad you are taking good care of this old rifle. It sure does look nice!!!

LOL, i sure appreciate you selling me that old '71 big Buddy, it'll never leave here as long as i'm above grass-line, old 'smith agreed on the 'Ranch Brand' deal ivory stock inlay, a '37 Special Rifle in top shape with long tang and bolt peep would be a fair deal at 2800, really special rifles.