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April 15, 2005
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Update on the fake Model 71 Carbine that started this topic. Today, I had a very pleasant phone conversation with the seller (Don Goheski). Apparently, he was contacted by someone who reads this forum, and then reached out to discuss the situation with me. He was unaware of the fact that his Model 71 is a faked Carbine until he very recently read this topic, and saw the pictures of the rifle as it was sold by Heritage auctions back in 2012. He has pulled the listing on Gunsinternational. Based on my conversation with him, he is an honorable man.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 1, 2012
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Good to hear some sellers still have integrity.
"This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
November 7, 2015
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Wincacher said
Good to hear some sellers still have integrity.
Agreed, although I still feel most do.
Bert; was Mr. Goheski able to shed any light on the history of this carbine? I hope his experience wasn’t too costly.
Mike
September 7, 2017
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Bert,
Model 71 Special Carbine serial # 13840 info provided for survey. Long tang, bolt peep sight, 20″ barrel. Pix in auction link. Do you see anything of concern? Thanks.
Mac
Bert, I have a 71 with the numbers 481 below WCF on the barrel. Can you give me an idea what they represent?
Thanks Michael
April 15, 2005
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Michael said
Bert, I have a 71 with the numbers 481 below WCF on the barrel. Can you give me an idea what they represent?Thanks Michael
Can you send me a picture of the barrel markings?
Bert – [email protected]
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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