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My CFO says I have been out of control the past year. She says a retired guy has no business buying $30k worth of rifles and handguns without selling anything.
So, to keep the peace, I agreed to list my three M71 here on WACA, knowing you guys will sympathize with me and refuse to purchase!!
These M71 are the only model and caliber that I have more than two of…so they were a natural choice to blurt out as I was searching for an appeasement.
Most of you here know these rifles better than I do, so I will summarize what I have, post a few pics, and offer to email more pics to anyone interested.
Two points I need to make: I am not selling to get $$ to buy something else, so I am not needing to sell (other than to stay out of trouble). And I am not trying to make $ on a flip.
I am willing to sell at least one of these for a fair price to both parties, but am ok with keeping all three.
If that sounds a bit flakey, just remember I am trying to keep the peace, so have to at least make a reasonable effort to find that middle ground.
From top to bottom in the pics:
Two rifles are near twins, 1957 and 1952 vintage with receiver sights. The ’52 came to me with the swivels (I believe they are called Super Grade?).
The third is a 1947 vintage with the bolt peep.
The ’47 has seen more use than the other two, but I have to say I really dig it the most (even though the ’57 was built the same year I was).
Overall, to my eye, the ’52 is in the best condition of the three, although all three are in very good shape.
I left the pics large for high resolution, apologies if the mods need to shrink them.
1957 – $3,600
1952 $3,800
1947 – $4,000
I know you guys will be honest with me if you think I am looney. I will not be offended. I am still learning! Prices are plus shipping and insurance. Happy to do ftf in MO, all laws to be followed, of course.
Tim
April 15, 2005
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Tim,
All three of your Model 71 Special rifles appear to be in excellent graded condition, and you have them very reasonably priced.
Have you sent me the serial numbers for each rifle for my ongoing research survey?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert H. said
Tim,
All three of your Model 71 Special rifles appear to be in excellent graded condition, and you have them very reasonably priced.
Have you sent me the serial numbers for each rifle for my ongoing research survey?
Bert
Thank you for the feedback, Bert.
Yes, I believe I have sent all three numbers your way, previously.
August 7, 2021
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Nice 71’s ….
Has the CFO seen your nicely worded ad?
April 30, 2023
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I’d fire that CFO, they sound a little crazy. (If the CFO is the wife, then disregard…..maybe.)
July 3, 2020
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My suggestion to prove to your CFO your “true” intent to sell your “excess’, is to attend the Cody WACA show in July… I can guarantee that at least one will sell… the unfortunate flip side, several other items may find their way to your trunk for the drive home… 🙂 ps… that’s a very nice group of 71’s. You have very good taste. cheers! Ben
November 7, 2015
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There were a handful of nice 71’s for sale at the last Cody show but that shouldn’t discourage you from trolling it around to test the waters. I’d fire my CFO but he’s wearing my socks right now.
Mike
April 30, 2023
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TXGunNut said
I’d fire my CFO but he’s wearing my socks right now.
Mike
Definitely needs firing.
July 3, 2020
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If you can attend, get there by Wednesday and join us at the 2nd Annual BYOB BBQ gathering…
Ben said
If you can attend, get there by Wednesday and join us at the 2nd Annual BYOB BBQ gathering…
Yeah, I’d love to come to Cody. 2,600 mile round trip….but hey, I’m retired!
There is a gun show in two weeks in Springfield, MO – only 90 minutes away. Will likely take one or two there.
I just bought a Heym drilling yesterday, so additional motivation!
July 3, 2020
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Sometimes sacrifices need to be made…:-) It would be a pleasant two day drive there…. three wonderful days in Cody… meet all sorts of great people (and a few knot heads)… return home with plans made to return next year… 🙂
BTW: Since you like Drillings… I’d happily trade you a 1890’s era Sauer 16x16x9.3x72R that has wonderful engraving for one of your “plain” 71’s… your choice.
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