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Model 71 Winchester

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Introduction | I. Models | II. Variations | III. Condition
Model 71 (Outline) | Gun Parts Diagram | Appraisal Values

Winchester Rifles and Shotguns was established by Oliver F. Winchester on February 20, 1866.  The first model produced under his name was the Model 1866 lever-action rifle .44 caliber rimfire.  There had been earlier rifles using lever action  including the Rocket Ball and Volition Repeater in 1848, Jennings Rifle (patent 1851), Smith and Wesson pistol, and Volcanic Repeating Arms (New Haven Arms Company and Henry Rifles).  When the design was improved by B. Henry Tyler (shop foreman at the New Haven Arms Company), the .44 caliber metallic rimfire cartridge became powerful enough to compete with the single shot rifles of the day.   Winchester Repeating Arms Company established itself as one of the world's leading firearms manufacturers of the world, and the subsequent rifles produced by Winchester are highly prized today by collectors.

About Model 71 Winchester Rifles - In 1935, Winchester introduced the Model 71 lever-action rifle as a replacement of the 1886 as a new large-bore lever action rifle.  The Model 71 was available only in .348 caliber.  This rifle could be ordered only with a round 24 or 20 inch barrel, the forearm and stock walnut pistol-grip stock, and shotgun butt.  The frame and barrel were blued.  The model came in a regular, carbine, stand or Deluxe model.

The Model 71 was manufactured through 1957 with approximately 47,000 guns produced during the 22-year production period.  The Model 71 was discontinued because of decreasing sales of the large-caliber Winchester rifles.

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Appraisals
To determine the value of your firearm, you must first analyze it carefully.  There are two distinct 71 models, and then barrel and tang length variations, and they all vary somewhat in value.  In appraising your rifle, you must initially determine if you have the  Standard or Deluxe  model.   After selecting the appropriate Model and variation, you will be easily guided to the value range.  There are 4 steps to this process.

Step 1: Determine the Model of firearm
Step 2: Determine the Variation of model type
Step 3: Determine the Condition of firearm
Step 4: Determine the Book Value of firearm

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