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April 9, 2011
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Hi all, been a while since I was on this forum. I just purchased a 1952 Model 71 rifle, and am wondering if it can be lettered or if I can find out any information about it? Not sure if anything is available this late but worth a try. Thanks, 021
July 7, 2011
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I do not believe that there are any factory records available but there are Serial Number Application dates available from s/n 1 – 23010 if this helps.
Paul
April 9, 2011
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Thanks Paul, I’m afraid my serial number is quite a bit above that.
April 15, 2005
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What is the serial number? I have an ongoing research survey documenting the Model 71, and I have verified trhe barrel dates on a few dozen of them that are post-WW II production.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
April 9, 2011
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Bert, it’s 33998. Does that equate to 1952? It is a deluxe with side mounted Lyman peep, and has the sling swivels, which I believe were standard on the deluxe? Thanks, 021
April 15, 2005
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021 said
Bert, it’s 33998. Does that equate to 1952? It is a deluxe with side mounted Lyman peep, and has the sling swivels, which I believe were standard on the deluxe? Thanks, 021
It is either late 1951 or early 1952. I suspect that it will have a “51” marked barrel though. Yes, the sling swivels were standard on the Model 71 Special. I found and surveyed this rifle when it was listed by the Cabela’s Gunn Library in Acworth, GA.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
