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June 26, 2013
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Hi Bert,
Just came across this one on Gunbroker. Do you think it’s legit? If so, do you have it in your survey?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1003716148
Don
April 15, 2005
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Don,
This is a new entry for the survey, and it becomes the 5th Model 71 rifle verified in the 33 WCF cartridge. It is a factory original rifle, but it was actually manufactured in late 1942 versus 1946. It is a rare rifle and will most likely sell for the asking price.
Thanks,
Bert
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August 27, 2014
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The stocks have been sanded/refinished
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them”
President Harry S. Truman
April 15, 2005
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Tedk said
The stocks have been sanded/refinished
I agree, but it was not a harsh (or overly aggressive) job. The rarity of the cartridge chambering is going to cause most collectors to overlook the slightly undersized wood (at least in my opinion).
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June 26, 2013
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Bert H. said
Don,This is a new entry for the survey, and it becomes the 5th Model 71 rifle verified in the 33 WCF cartridge. It is a factory original rifle, but it was actually manufactured in late 1942 versus 1946. It is a rare rifle and will most likely sell for the asking price.
Thanks,
Bert
That’s great Bert. Glad to hear it’s original and not a fake. I would love to own it but it’s definitely out of my price range.
Don
November 19, 2006
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It sure appeals to me 
April 20, 2011
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Bert, Do you have the serial numbers of the known model 71s in 33wcf?
Thanks, Dana
April 15, 2005
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dane62 said
Bert, Do you have the serial numbers of the known model 71s in 33wcf?Thanks, Dana
Yes I do. These are the (5) that I have identified thus far… 117, 930, 16496, 22776 & 23212.
Bert
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April 20, 2011
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Thank You
April 15, 2005
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dane62 said
Thank You
Have you found one ?
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April 20, 2011
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Yes, it is one of those serial numbers
November 19, 2006
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While we’re at it, how many M71 .45-70’s have been identified?
April 15, 2005
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steve004 said
While we’re at it, how many M71 .45-70’s have been identified?
Five of them thus far. I am aware of a 6th, but I have not yet been able to get the details on it. The table below is the copied from my current survey file.
| Model 71 Cartridge Designation | Surveyed Qty. | % of Total | Extrapolated Qty. |
| 348 W.C.F. | 2,723 | 90.225% | 42,635 |
| 348 WIN. | 282 | 9.344% | 4,415 |
| 33 W.C.F. | 5 | 0.166% | 78 |
| 45-70 | 5 | 0.166% | 78 |
| 308 W.C.F. | 2 | 0.066% | 2 |
| None | 1 | 0.033% | 1 |
| Total | 3,018 |
I am always on the lookout for more Model 71s to add to the survey.
Bert
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November 19, 2006
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Thank Bert!
And while were at it, the .308 WCF is certainly of interest. What the heck? 
April 15, 2005
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steve004 said
Thank Bert!And while were at it, the .308 WCF is certainly of interest. What the heck?
Steve,
Did you not read my article in the Summer 2021 edition of the WACA Collector magazine? Better yet, read Dan Shuey’s article in the Winter 2018 edition of the of the WACA Collector magazine first, then read my article.
Bert
p.s. There will be a test tomorrow 
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February 17, 2022
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Bert H. said
steve004 said
Thank Bert!
And while were at it, the .308 WCF is certainly of interest. What the heck?
Steve,
Did you not read my article in the Summer 2021 edition of the WACA Collector magazine? Better yet, read Dan Shuey’s article in the Winter 2018 edition of the of the WACA Collector magazine first, then read my article.
Bert
p.s. There will be a test tomorrow
Steve , you better be studying up! Or else Bert gonna hammer you…..
November 19, 2006
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oldcrankyyankee said
Bert H. said
steve004 said
Thank Bert!
And while were at it, the .308 WCF is certainly of interest. What the heck?
Steve,
Did you not read my article in the Summer 2021 edition of the WACA Collector magazine? Better yet, read Dan Shuey’s article in the Winter 2018 edition of the of the WACA Collector magazine first, then read my article.
Bert
p.s. There will be a test tomorrow
Steve , you better be studying up!
I just reviewed the articles. Of course I realized I had read them both before. But this memory thing… anyone else know what I’m referring to??? 
February 17, 2022
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Good for you Steve , they are of course excellent articles. If I had half of Bert’s brain power I ‘d be rich. And yes I can sympathize with the memory thing! I walked in to a room today chasing a steam leak and when I got off the elevator I kinda forgot where I was. Fortunately my son was there and I snapped too.
April 15, 2005
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steve004 said
oldcrankyyankee said
Bert H. said
steve004 said
Thank Bert!
And while were at it, the .308 WCF is certainly of interest. What the heck?
Steve,
Did you not read my article in the Summer 2021 edition of the WACA Collector magazine? Better yet, read Dan Shuey’s article in the Winter 2018 edition of the of the WACA Collector magazine first, then read my article.
Bert
p.s. There will be a test tomorrow
Steve , you better be studying up!
I just reviewed the articles. Of course I realized I had read them both before. But this memory thing… anyone else know what I’m referring to???
Steve,
Love him or hate him, Bill Cosby did a wonderfully accurate description of the condition many of us suffer in our latter years… it is titled “49”
If you have an hour to kill, you might find it enlightening… Bing Videos
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
