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April 15, 2005
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gpd328 said
Bert,That was why I purchased the rifle because I have never seen a Model 71 with no rear dovetail. Just thought it was different to say the least and wanted you to have it in your survey.
Nick
Thanks again for sharing the information for the survey!
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February 19, 2013
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Hi Bert,
Just picked up #3763 standard rifle with long tang and bolt peep sight.
April 15, 2005
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Manuel said
Hi Bert,Just picked up #3763 standard rifle with long tang and bolt peep sight.
Thanks… it is now the 2,729th one documented in the survey.
Bert
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January 26, 2011
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Picked up this one recently …………. does not have a bolt peep.
| Mod 71 Standard, Long Tang | 348 WCF | 10678 | 1937 |
~Gary~
April 15, 2005
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pdog72 said
Picked up this one recently …………. does not have a bolt peep.
Mod 71 Standard, Long Tang 348 WCF 10678 1937
Thanks,
Please send me a few pictures of it.
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January 26, 2011
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Nothing too special, but a fair condition rifle.
~Gary~
April 15, 2005
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pdog72 said
Nothing too special, but a fair condition rifle.
Yes indeed… a Standard Model 71 in all respects.
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February 24, 2017
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Bert,
I just picked up serial 14761, deluxe 24″ rifle with standard rear sight-no bolt peep. This was sold by Cady Auctions. I hope this is a new one for the survey.
Thanks, Kevin
April 15, 2005
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Colsuper said
Bert,I just picked up serial 14761, deluxe 24″ rifle with standard rear sight-no bolt peep. This was sold by Cady Auctions. I hope this is a new one for the survey.
Thanks, Kevin
Hello Kevin,
I added it to the survey when I found it listed in the Cady auction. It was manufactured in January 1938.
Bert
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December 12, 2019
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Bert, I have SN 27133, a standard Model 71. I don’t recall whether I’ve given you photos and details for your survey. If not, I can send description and photos if you like.
NP
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April 15, 2005
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Nevada Paul said
Bert, I have SN 27133, a standard Model 71. I don’t recall whether I’ve given you photos and details for your survey. If not, I can send description and photos if you like.NP
I entered it in the survey in November 2020. It is a standard Model 71 rifle, manufactured in 1948.
Bert
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December 12, 2019
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Yes, I’ve had the 71 for many years, so I must have given you the information in 2020. I bought it because it was manufacture in 1948. I set out to get an example of every Winchester from 1948.
I need to dig through the safes and make certain that every appropriate Winchester I own gets into these surveys!
Nevada Paul
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September 21, 2016
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Hi Bert,
This one showed up today:
13998
Deluxe (special rifle)
Long Tang
24” barrel
Side of receiver NOT d&t for peep
Bolt machined for 98a but none appears to have ever been present
It showed up with a marbles rear barrel sight but now has the correct 22K.
Barrel address is type-1
Muzzle is in the white
No extra holes or alterations apparent
Checkering is of the finer type seen on pre-WWII
Im assuming this one was made 86 years ago this month?
April 15, 2005
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Hello Joel,
Yes, October 25th, 1937 to be precise. It brings the total documented in the survey to 3,028. I am quickly approaching 6.5% of the total production, and will hopefully someday reach 10%.
The table below is the surveyed breakdown by Variation.
| Variations | Surveyed Qty. | % of Total | Extrapolated Qty. |
| Special Rifle | 1,593 | 52.61% | 24,860 |
| Sporting Rifle | 1,252 | 41.35% | 19,538 |
| 20″ Special (Carbine) | 135 | 4.46% | 2,107 |
| 20″ Sporting (Carbine) | 44 | 1.45% | 687 |
| Receiver only | 1 | 0.03% | |
| ? | 3 | 0.10% | |
| Total | 3,028 |
Thanks,
Bert
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March 23, 2007
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Hello Bert,
I own two model 71 Winchesters. Both are specials. I can’t remember whether I shared the information with you or not in the past:
35887 short tang. Plastic grip cap. Crowned muzzle. Standard rear open sight. D&T receiver. No peep sight cut on bolt
811 long tang. No grip cap. Flat muzzle. Appears to be factory blank in rear barrel cut. Not D&T on receiver. 98A bolt peep sight
June 12, 2013
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Hello Bert:
From your survey what do you find more common: long tang or short tang carbines.
Thanks
Pat
November 8, 2011
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dimrod said
Hello Bert,I own two model 71 Winchesters. Both are specials. I can’t remember whether I shared the information with you or not in the past:
35887 short tang. Plastic grip cap. Crowned muzzle. Standard rear open sight. D&T receiver. No peep sight cut on bolt
811 long tang. No grip cap. Flat muzzle. Appears to be factory blank in rear barrel cut. Not D&T on receiver. 98A bolt peep sight
A special with no grip cap?
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sb said
dimrod said
Hello Bert,
I own two model 71 Winchesters. Both are specials. I can’t remember whether I shared the information with you or not in the past:
35887 short tang. Plastic grip cap. Crowned muzzle. Standard rear open sight. D&T receiver. No peep sight cut on bolt
811 long tang. No grip cap. Flat muzzle. Appears to be factory blank in rear barrel cut. Not D&T on receiver. 98A bolt peep sight
A special with no grip cap?
Can you send me pictures of S/N 811 ? Does it have factory QD sling mounts ?
Bert
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June 30, 2022
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Bert, I have one more Model 71. Serial number 36513 De Luxe model. Has original sling, non original Williams peep sight. Manufacture 1953. Looking for a Lyman No. 56W or Lyman No. 66A peep sight. Know of anyone selling one? Help is appreciated. Michael
April 15, 2005
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Michael Elli said
Bert, I have one more Model 71. Serial number 36513 De Luxe model. Has original sling, non original Williams peep sight. Manufacture 1953. Looking for a Lyman No. 56W or Lyman No. 66A peep sight. Know of anyone selling one? Help is appreciated. Michael
Based on the 1951 manufacture date, you need a Lyman No. 56W sight. Search for one on ebay… one will eventually show up for sale.
Bert
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