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Don't beat me too hard but here are a few observations from an unititiated Winchester Man:
1.) Model 71's are very, very good looking rifles...at least to my eye.
2.) Model 71's are very, very expensive to purchase on the open market.
3.) Did Model 71's come in any caliber other than .348WCF?
4.) I would like one very, very much!
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Over my last 35+ years of following M71's, I can say there were a couple made in .45/70 and a couple in .33 WCF - and I mean just a couple. These are highly collectable 
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Most are 348 ,but a very few were made in 33 WCF.
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rough estimate...not a top shelf collectible, but a decent serviceable 71 that a fella would be able to shoot and hunt without puking at the money he is toting....price?
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Don't beat me too hard but here are a few observations from an unititiated Winchester Man:
1.) Model 71's are very, very good looking rifles...at least to my eye.
You have a good eye!
2.) Model 71's are very, very expensive to purchase on the open market.
Yes they are. Original condition bring good money, Deluxe original bring better money, Original carbines bring crazy money.
3.) Did Model 71's come in any caliber other than .348WCF?
Generally speaking yes. I have heard of other calibers, but have not personally seen one.
4.) I would like one very, very much! How much are you willing to pay for one?
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I've seen more than a few under $1000. Shop locally, and forget the auction sites and you'll find a 71 with a price more to your liking. I passed on one for $699 just awhile back. It had a few extra holes d&t'd into the receiver for a (missing) scope base and had been cut for a pad which was hard as a rock and falling apart ("Redhead" brand, gives you an idea how long it had been on there). Lots of finish wear but a clean bore and strong lockup. 71's are out there, just keep your eye's peeled and your wallet full. 
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How much are you willing to pay for one?
That is a relative question...not a collector and not well read in this rifle...I know what I like, and I like what I see...3-5K is not what I want!
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How much are you willing to pay for one?
That is a relative question...not a collector and not well read in this rifle...I know what I like, and I like what I see...3-5K is not what I want! They are very nice rifles, everyone has their own idea as to what they want. Here is one of mine. First year production deluxe model with a bolt peep. ![[Linked Image]](http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/Whitebird_43/DSC_0009-2.jpg)
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How much are you willing to pay for one?
That is a relative question...not a collector and not well read in this rifle...I know what I like, and I like what I see...3-5K is not what I want! They are very nice rifles, everyone has their own idea as to what they want. Here is one of mine. First year production deluxe model with a bolt peep. I will go by a picture alone and give you 500 sight unseen..... 
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Abuddy of mine has one, first year dlux with peep, about 95%. Ser. # is 104 ! He wants $3800.00
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ahhhhh yaaaaa....I guess this is what I am talking about and quite afraid of...my "want" will not be funded by my "need" . I can't swing that...no way. I want to shoot it, enjoy it and not schart my pants if a rain drop hits it....I am what I am.
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Fatjack: At the risk of being "escorted" off this brand new and wonderful forum subsection, I need to mention the Browning "clones" of the original Winchester Model 71's.
I have friends who use them for black timber Elk stalking in snow with good success!
I have seen certain lesser models of these Browning clones, in good condition, at gunshows for 700'ish.
Just a thought.
I often rue the day I decided to trade of all my lever Winchesters and turned all my Model 71's into Model 70's.
I wish I had a few of them back.
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John, I have had over a dozen 71's ,and i still have several left ,great rifles i let a friend of mine borrow one and he took a 800 lb bull moose at 75 yards ,bang, flop!!!! i don't believe you will find one for less then $1000 unless its beat to hell!!
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![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/kenster99/HPIM1716.jpg) Yeah, to find one under a $1000.00 would be pretty much impossible! Almost.Got this at a yard sale for half that.
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I said it before, and I'll say it again. I'm gonna start following Kenster around to those yard sales of his!
My M71 is one of the few guns out of all the ones I've sold/traded off over the years that I truly wish I had back. A real "mule killer" at both ends of the gun!
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The M71 is just a bit too modern for me. I prefer the .33 WCF and have five 86's and two Marlin M1895's in that caliber. I load my own ammo of course 
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Ken, Maybe you can find them in California for $500  , But you wont find any in Northern New England that cheap !!!!! Don
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Ken, Maybe you can find them in California for $500 , But you wont find any in Northern New England that cheap !!!!! Don Don, I recall seeing a few go at Devine's Amoskeag Auction...pretty steep as I look back if memory serves me...and that was before buyers premiums and attitude!
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I gave $700 for mine about 8-10 years ago, and it's the last decent one I've seen for under a grand. It's a standard model with about 85% condition, no extra holes and no alterations. Seems like any 71 I see lately has multiple problems AND a high price tag.
If you can find one, though, they are slick,smooth-shooting rifles, and a joy to own.
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