Model 71, how much would you pay???

[big bear]

How much would you pay for an as new 71? I've checked auction sites , etc. I know the market pretty well. What I buy, I tend to keep. Push me over the brink or pull me back. I know you guys tend to push.Just throw numbers out that you 71 fanatics( you know who you are) would yourself pay for such a gem.

[win92]

I bought a real clean one last year for 1000.00 I suppose Id do it again!!

That was a Browning Not a REAL one. Did see a local winny 71 in really nice shape go for 1200.00 though.

[Rimfire McNutjob]

Are you talking about a 80's Browning or an older Winchester?

[mod71alaska]

Standard or Deluxe? If it's a Deluxe, are the original sling swivels on it? Long or short tang? Bolt peep sight?

[WinM71]

What Victor said, plus how about the original sling?

[Pathfinder09]

I know what I paid for a 1948 Winchester Mod 71. Standard model some wear, $1800 and I think I got a good deal. Purchased from some board members. I love the gun. It was worth the money to me.

Good luck
Jim

[Pete44ru]

While GR1 Browning 71's usually sell for around $1K, I haven't seen a Deluxe gennie change hands (personally) for less than $2500 these last few years, with standard gennies about $800 cheaper - presuming excelent/minty original condition, of course.

Of course, ther's always been some standard gennie 71's around, tagged at $2K, that looked like Swiss cheese, but then, there's always been dreamers, too - just like there'll always be someone who came up with a steal (that YOU'RE never going to be able to duplicate ).

That said, the only Model 71, that I'd sell my birthright for, is the custom Browning GR2 / .45-70 conversion featured a while back in Guns Of The Old West - complete with a Montana Vintage Arms bolt peep, etc.

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[big bear]

Deluxe, Lyman peep,original sling, as new. Late model Winchester., now give me some numbers.,Thanks.

[win92]

Saw a deluxe with original bolt peep sell In Peterborough last year for 2500.00 (long tang) but the rifle condition was only 50% NRA condition as close as I could tell.

[mod71alaska]

Deluxe, Lyman peep,original sling, as new. Late model Winchester., now give me some numbers.,Thanks.

$3000 and up. In "as new" condition I'd grab it if it's affordable to you.

[WinM71]

Don,
"As new", with the sling & swivels, a late (short tang) model, $3000 to $3500, with the high end reserved for a truly MINT specimen.

[jdad]

I "physically" saw this one today, at our monthly collectors show, before it was consigned and the description is accurate. I know nothing about the 71, but would be curious as to what one in this condition would close at. And no, it's not my rifle.

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displ ... um=9194080

[Lastmohecken]

Deluxe, Lyman peep,original sling, as new. Late model Winchester., now give me some numbers.,Thanks.

$3000 and up. In "as new" condition I'd grab it if it's affordable to you.

I gave around $2,900 for a minty deluxe with Lyman peep, and sling, the sling swivels alone are worth a hundred dollars. I wanted a nice one, and I purchased this one a couple of years ago, at the spring Tulsa gunshow. I would probably not have done it, but I got lucky and sold two guns right after getting there so it didn't really seem like real money to me at the time.

But I am glad I have it.

[big bear]

The Redfield receiver sight is worth $125-175. The barrel sight is not original. Cosmetics about 60%. I think if you paid between $1200-1500 because you wanted an original 71 you could be happy and always get your money back if the innards are as described. My thoughts, from my limited experience.I'll be interested in what the wise men with more experience feel.

[pharmseller]

Deluxe, Lyman peep,original sling, as new. Late model Winchester., now give me some numbers.,Thanks.

$3000 and up. In "as new" condition I'd grab it if it's affordable to you.

Yep. Certainly no less than 3k.

P

[Malamute]

The metal finish on mine is in better general condition than the linked auction gun, as is the wood, except my butt stock has been refinsihed and a pad installed. I paid $850. Curious to see what that one does.


That Redfield sight looks like a $30-$50 sight in that condition.

[big bear]

Pleaseeee let me know where I can find a Redfield sight like that $75,pretty please

[Kansas Ed]

IMHO, most of the prices given so far are current boom market value, I predict a falling price on the 71 rush in the next year or so. I don't see you giving $3K for a 71 in any condition other than in the factory box and 99%, where you could ever recoup your money in the next decade.

My opinion is:

Prewar, Long tang, deluxe, 80% about $1800-$2000
Post war, short tang, deluxe, 80% about $1400-$1600

Take about $250 off for the standard model.

The receiver sight is value worthless in my opinion, unless you can prove it came on the rifle...which you can't unless you have the original bill of sale. Add $200 for the bolt peep. Add $75 for the original Winchester sling swivels.

BTW: The link provided on the Auctionarms site above shows a 75% rifle. Bluing is worn off on the bottom of the receiver, receiver scallops, and lever. There are fairly deep scratches on the receiver with spots of corrosion, and dings on the lever and receiver. There are spots of bluing gone on the barrel, the lower 6" of the barrel at the muzzle have thin bluing, buttplate is corroded, wrong rear sight, and other minor problems. That is not a "minty" rifle. That is a $1300 rifle IMO.

Ed

[pharmseller]

IMHO, most of the prices given so far are current boom market value, I predict a falling price on the 71 rush in the next year or so. I don't see you giving $3K for a 71 in any condition other than in the factory box and 99%, where you could ever recoup your money in the next decade.

My opinion is:

Prewar, Long tang, deluxe, 80% about $1800-$2000
Post war, short tang, deluxe, 80% about $1400-$1600

Take about $250 off for the standard model.

The receiver sight is value worthless in my opinion, unless you can prove it came on the rifle...which you can't unless you have the original bill of sale. Add $200 for the bolt peep. Add $75 for the original Winchester sling swivels.

Ed

Ed,
I'd love to see an 80% deluxe Winchester for $1600. I'd buy it so fast your head would spin.
I don't see prices like that in Oregon, but regional differences can be significant.

P

[Kansas Ed]

IMHO, most of the prices given so far are current boom market value, I predict a falling price on the 71 rush in the next year or so. I don't see you giving $3K for a 71 in any condition other than in the factory box and 99%, where you could ever recoup your money in the next decade.

My opinion is:

Prewar, Long tang, deluxe, 80% about $1800-$2000
Post war, short tang, deluxe, 80% about $1400-$1600

Take about $250 off for the standard model.

The receiver sight is value worthless in my opinion, unless you can prove it came on the rifle...which you can't unless you have the original bill of sale. Add $200 for the bolt peep. Add $75 for the original Winchester sling swivels.

Ed

Ed,
I'd love to see an 80% deluxe Winchester for $1600. I'd buy it so fast your head would spin.
I don't see prices like that in Oregon, but regional differences can be significant.

P

I'd ask you to shoot me a price on my wife's 3 digit Long tang 75% bolt peep deluxe, with original swivels, but I'm still in hot water over selling her BB 375 to my brother. Fraid I'd get my *** kicked...

Ed

[Windjammer]

I have a M71 Deluxe 1946 model with sling and bolt peep. It has a recoil pad. I'd sell it for $1700.00.

[pharmseller]

Prewar (SN 18xxx or so)
Short tang
Deluxe
80% or better
No extra holes
All original
Steel buttplate
Pistol grip cap
Swivels & sling
Bolt peep
$1600
If you have two I'll take 'em both. Three, even.

Pharmseller

[Adobe Walls]

Howdy

Gentlemen. Keep an eye on the classifieds over the next few days. My Father's (God rest his soul) 1957 Deluxe with accessories is most likely going on the market very soon unless I win the lotto or move out some of my lesser pieces. I simply haven't fully explained the necessity of it to my heart and soul yet. I also do not know exactly how much brass, bullets, and so on that I actually have stashed. Will have to dig and itemize. AW

[Mike D.]

I paid 1600 bucks for the one y'all have seen a few times several years back. It's a 1950 standard with deluxe swivels, original sling, Lyman #56 and standard ramp front sight. The kicker is that it came with 20 boxes NOS ammo, 10 boxes reloads, 200 new brass, 400 Hornady 200 grn bulets, and all the original owner's reloading gear. An easily 95% gun and a BIG BARGAIN, bar none.

[salvo]

I probably paid to much for mine, it's a 1957 standard in at least 98% condition, $2,000.00 but it is a beautiful rifle and you just don't see to many in this shape! I think the ones with honest ware are much more interesting though.

[Jarhead]

I have 2 Model 71s now, but have had a total of 4 in my life.

I paid $2,000 for a 1937 Bolt Peep, Deluxe "Short Rifle" (95%), w/ sling swivels ten years ago. Still have it...and will never sell. Not an easy one to get your hands on, and it certainly would be hard to replace.


I paid $2500 for a 1951 Standard (98%) with a factory installed Lyman 56 and a very unigue seriel number a year ago.

I bought a 1956 Deluxe w/swivels in like new condition back in 1992 for $1500, but sold it to a friend in Alaska. It would probably sell for $3-3,500 in todays market.

[big bear]

I have 2 Model 71s now, but have had a total of 4 in my life.

I paid $2,000 for a 1937 Bolt Peep, Deluxe "Short Rifle" (95%), w/ sling swivels ten years ago. Still have it...and will never sell. Not an easy one to get your hands on, and it certainly would be hard to replace.


I paid $2500 for a 1951 Standard (98%) with a factory installed Lyman 56 and a very unigue seriel number a year ago.

I bought a 1956 Deluxe w/swivels in like new condition back in 1992 for $1500, but sold it to a friend in Alaska. It would probably sell for $3-3,500 in todays market.

I would love to see a picture of the short rifle.They all sound beautiful. How did you bring yourself to sell the Deluxe rifle?

[Jarhead]

I have 2 Model 71s now, but have had a total of 4 in my life.

I paid $2,000 for a 1937 Bolt Peep, Deluxe "Short Rifle" (95%), w/ sling swivels ten years ago. Still have it...and will never sell. Not an easy one to get your hands on, and it certainly would be hard to replace.


I paid $2500 for a 1951 Standard (98%) with a factory installed Lyman 56 and a very unigue seriel number a year ago.

I bought a 1956 Deluxe w/swivels in like new condition back in 1992 for $1500, but sold it to a friend in Alaska. It would probably sell for $3-3,500 in todays market.

I would love to see a picture of the short rifle.They all sound beautiful. How did you bring yourself to sell the Deluxe rifle?

BigBear,

The pic of the 1937 "Short Rifle's" Receiver is in my previous post. Here's a Pic of her on my dining room table.



Probably should have kept the 1956 Deluxe There's a couple of rifles in my past that I wish I'd kept...

[Rimfire McNutjob]

Jeez ... pre-war, long tang, bolt-peep, 71 short rifle. That's the 71 lottery winner there.

[big bear]

Drooool .At least it is a holy grail I'll never have to worry about affording. I have now seen a picture of 2. Lovely , lovely rifle, a treasure indeed. thanks for the pic.

[mohavesam]

Seems the gun shows around MI are full of Winchester 71 guns.

But the Browning rifles are the REAL rarities! Far fewer of the Browning M71s were made, of course. And with modern (1980's) metallurgy & CNC precision. The pre-war Winchester guns were essentially hand-built from necessity, as the tolerances were so bad that each gun had to hand-fitted (many re-work cycles) just to work!

As I hear it, from the bear's perspective they both hit the same, no difference!




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Would you sell a gun to someone who'll not help preserve your right to own a gun?
Have you?

[jdad]

Here's a current reality check...

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displ ... um=9188070

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[Grizzly Adams]

Seems the gun shows around MI are full of Winchester 71 guns.

But the Browning rifles are the REAL rarities! Far fewer of the Browning M71s were made, of course. And with modern (1980's) metallurgy & CNC precision. The pre-war Winchester guns were essentially hand-built from necessity, as the tolerances were so bad that each gun had to hand-fitted (many re-work cycles) just to work!

As I hear it, from the bear's perspective they both hit the same, no difference!




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Would you sell a gun to someone who'll not help preserve your right to own a gun?
Have you?

Yep, I hear the pre-war Winchester plant was lite with kerosene lamps, used donkey power to turn the lathes, and that the workers had to huddle around wood fires just so they could hold onto their rusty files. Thank God for CNC and OSHA!

[Jarhead]

Seems the gun shows around MI are full of Winchester 71 guns.

But the Browning rifles are the REAL rarities! Far fewer of the Browning M71s were made, of course. And with modern (1980's) metallurgy & CNC precision. The pre-war Winchester guns were essentially hand-built from necessity, as the tolerances were so bad that each gun had to hand-fitted (many re-work cycles) just to work!

As I hear it, from the bear's perspective they both hit the same, no difference!




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Would you sell a gun to someone who'll not help preserve your right to own a gun?
Have you?

Yep, I hear the pre-war Winchester plant was lite with kerosene lamps, used donkey power to turn the lathes, and that the workers had to huddle around wood fires just so they could hold onto their rusty files. Thank God for CNC and OSHA!

I think I'll just take my 1937 "Short Rifle" to the "Pawn Shop" and go buy me a Browning! Not!

[Pathfinder09]

I love my 71. It has become my favorite rifle, and worth evry penny I paid for it. If I had to only have one rifle (God Forbid) this would be it. For me that says alot!

[pharmseller]

I love my 71. It has become my favorite rifle, and worth evry penny I paid for it. If I had to only have one rifle (God Forbid) this would be it. For me that says alot!

Now I'm getting misty-eyed.
Glad to help.

P

[Pathfinder09]

I'll tell you one thing, the darn thing can shoot!

Thanks

[Mike D.]

I have a M71 Deluxe 1946 model with sling and bolt peep. It has a recoil pad. I'd sell it for $1700.00.

Let's see some photos of that there 71, WJ.

[mainebuck]

any idea what a 1936 deluxe carbine is worth? the gun has been well used ..no bolt peep id say 50% of the blueing is still there..thanks for any help