What are the differences between the two?

Checkering plus QD sling swivels and sling.

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My Deluxe also has a bolt peep.




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Yep, in the early years of M71 production the No. 98A bolt peep sight was considered the standard sight and was very common on all M71 models until 1948 when it was phased out and replaced by the Lyman 56 Receiver sight....