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[Image Can Not Be Found]A friend has an M71 special model he’s offered to sell to me.
The serial indicates it’s a second year of production gun. The biggest flaw I see is that the receiver has been drilled for a scope mount. The wood is OK but the checkering is becoming smooth. Normal dings and it does not look to be re-finished to my untrained eye. Wood is slightly proud of the metal.
I don’t believe it’s been re-blued as the crown is not blued and the serial number has not been blued over. After cleaning, the rifling looks strong.
Any ball park valuation would be very much appreciated!![Image Can Not Be Found]
What is the serial number? Your pictures did not post. You can send them to me at – [email protected]
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
What is the serial number? Your pictures did not post. You can send them to me at – [email protected]Bert
Bert,
Thanks so much for the kind offer. I just sent an email to you with pictures of the rifle.
I’ll keep working on the picture hosting thing!
best,
Brett
Based on the pictures you sent, the rifle is in noticeably worn condition, and the extra holes drilled & tapped in the lef side of the receiver frame for a side mount scope ruined the collector interest & value. Based on what I can see of the rifle, it is a $1,600 gun.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
Based on the pictures you sent, the rifle is in noticeably worn condition, and the extra holes drilled & tapped in the lef side of the receiver frame for a side mount scope ruined the collector interest & value. Based on what I can see of the rifle, it is a $1,600 gun.Bert
Bert, isn’t that a little much for a Swiss Cheesed rifle? M71’s are a hard sell, and one with holes? Maybe $400. Big Larry
Big Larry said
Bert H. said
Based on the pictures you sent, the rifle is in noticeably worn condition, and the extra holes drilled & tapped in the lef side of the receiver frame for a side mount scope ruined the collector interest & value. Based on what I can see of the rifle, it is a $1,600 gun.
Bert
Bert, isn’t that a little much for a Swiss Cheesed rifle? M71’s are a hard sell, and one with holes? Maybe $400. Big Larry
Thanks so much, gentlemen. Great to avoid a train wreck.
Best,
Brett
Big Larry said
Bert H. said
Based on the pictures you sent, the rifle is in noticeably worn condition, and the extra holes drilled & tapped in the left side of the receiver frame for a side mount scope ruined the collector interest & value. Based on what I can see of the rifle, it is a $1,600 gun.
Bert
Bert, isn’t that a little much for a Swiss Cheesed rifle? M71’s are a hard sell, and one with holes? Maybe $400. Big Larry
No, it is definitely not a $400 rifle! The No. 98A bolt peep sight that is on that rifle is worth $750 all by itself. Hunters up in Canada and Alaska treasure the Model 71 for its potent killing capability and will pay decent money for one that still shoots good.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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