4022 EXCEEDINGLY RARE WINCHESTER 45-70 CALIBER MODEL 71

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 5,000.00 USD
Estimated at 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 3797. Of the 47,254 Model 71s produced from 1935-1957, only a handful were in calibers other than 348 Win. Those calibers included 45-70, 33 WCF, and the experimental 308 WCF. The Summer 2021 Winchester Collector included a survey of Model 71 rifles by Bert Hartman. Of 2,457 only 10 were in calibers other than 348. Of these three were 45-70; 4 were 33 WCF, 3 were 308 WCF. The rare 45-70 chambering makes this rifle one of the most desirable Model 71s in existence. Bbl 24" tapered round. Left side of bbl has early style markings "WINCHESTER/PROOF STEEL - MODEL 71-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK - 45-70". Bottom of bbl, forward of action is marked with "45-70" caliber and "37" indicating 1937 manufacture. Hooded ramp bead front sight with elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. 1/2" length tubular mag. Long tang action. Blued finish. Semi beavertail forearm and hard rubber capped pistol grip arm with hand checkering and checkered steel buttplate. Military style leather sling "Buchemier A -244" leather sling on super gray swivels. CONDITION: very good original condition. Bbl has slightly dull blue showing scattered spots of freckling. Action retains 90% blue showing slight edge wear with some fading on forearm cap, lever and buttplate. Wood shows lightly worn original finish and checkering showing scattered scratches and marks with a series of small dents left of top tang. Very good, bright bore. (25-1345/DS). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.