This is an excellent example of a first year production Deluxe Model 71 Lever Action rifle that was manufactured in 1936 and was designed as the replacement for the Model 1886 rifle. Production of this Model actually started in very late 1935 with only 4 rifles being made. It is similar in appearance to the 1886 with some internal parts strengthened to handle the powerful 348 cartridge. This rifle features a hooded ramp front sight, the rear sight dovetail has a filler and the breech bolt is equipped with a correct peep sight. Standard barrel markings with the Winchester oval proof on top of the receiver and barrel at the breech. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. 3/4 magazine and mounted on checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a steel end cap, hard rubber Winchester grip cap, checkered steel buttplate and quick release sling swivels.

Excellent. The rifle retains 97% plus original blue finish with some very mild edge wear on the receiver, as well as a few minor scratches on the loading gate assembly. The wood is also very fine with some flaking of the finish on the rear of forearm (and bottom thinning) with some very minor scattered dings. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent.