Winchester model 71?

Lhedrick1 · Jan 27, 2022

Anyone know anything about these? Dad has one but can't seem to find out what the nickeled parts mean. Was there a certain grade that had this done or did someone do this after market?

elkassassin · Jan 27, 2022

I Believe some of them came that way!

Maybe a' Deluxe' Model?

Homer · Jan 27, 2022

is it the most common 348wcf? It looks so good, has it been refinished??

RELH · Jan 27, 2022

Check Gunbroker for prices. Those Winchester 71 models hold a very good price for used ones in good condition.
I am going from memory, but the photos appear to be a factory finished model and not after market refinish.
RELH

Lhedrick1 · Jan 27, 2022

Homer said:
is it the most common 348wcf? It looks so good, has it been refinished??

Ya .348....dad's had it for probably 30 years. Shot a few deer with it but spent most of the time in the safe. Checked online though and could find anything about a factory option. They are bring stupid money as are the model 70s.

Not refinished that we are aware of

Homer · Jan 27, 2022

if it was a 45-70 you could start shopping for a beach house......

nfh · Jan 27, 2022

Any factory letter stamps? Any other stamps other than the serial number?

I bet the nickel plating was added later.

We can rule out the recent browning reproduction.

Warbo · Jan 27, 2022

Not sure on the nickel parts but it sure is a good lookin gun!!

nfh · Jan 27, 2022

I looked in my gun traders guide book. As we know guns are selling for much more. Kinda like the 45-70 commment. Most of us paid $600 for a marlin guide gun and isnt hard to sell for close to 2 grand.

RELH · Jan 27, 2022

Your rifle is a model-71 Deluxe

Trix4me · Jan 27, 2022

Looks like it was re-blued and nickel plated (I’ve got a model 94 that had both)

RELH · Jan 28, 2022

I am not so sure that it has been re-finished. Check the screws to see if the slots are clean with no damage. Then check the printing to see if it is still clean and crisp lettering and not washed out on one side. Most gunsmiths use soft polishing wheels that will remove the crisp lettering and wash the lettering out while polishing prior to a re-blue job.
If the rifle was kept in a safe environment and used very little, the original finish will be in excellent condition. The photos I found of the Winchester 71 Deluxe model showed the typical Winchester deep blue with nickel finished loading gate as seen in the OP's original photos.
RELH

Lhedrick1 · Jan 28, 2022

RELH said:
I am not so sure that it has been re-finished. Check the screws to see if the slots are clean with no damage. Then check the printing to see if it is still clean and crisp lettering and not washed out on one side. Most gunsmiths use soft polishing wheels that will remove the crisp lettering and wash the lettering out while polishing prior to a re-blue job.
If the rifle was kept in a safe environment and used very little, the original finish will be in excellent condition. The photos I found of the Winchester 71 Deluxe model showed the typical Winchester deep blue with nickel finished loading gate as seen in the OP's original photos.
RELH

Not sure it's a deluxe since there's no checkering. But it is a very rich bluing, very mirror like. I'll grab some more pictures when I get over there. If memory serves me right it was made in 1938. Hard to believe it could be original bluing as clean as it is but maybe.