Model 71 Winchester in 45-70

March 16, 2013 18:42

Hello...I have heard that some very early Model 71's were chambered in 45-70...Is this true? If so, about how many? THANKS!!!

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Nutmeg Beagler

March 16, 2013 19:31
Saw one in 45-70 30 years ago when a local shop bought out a collection of 50 Model 71 deluxes. Could have had my pick for $1000 a piece. I didn't buy one however at that time $1000 seemed like all the money in the world to me {stupid!} We still have the oddball Winchester stuff show up here in Connecticut. After all they were made here. Imagine all this Gun Control @rap taking place in the historic Bosum of the American Firearms Industry. We're fighting hard ,but we're way outnumbered.

C.Johnson
CT resident and NRA life member
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Bert H.

March 16, 2013 20:35
I have verified (1) Model 71 in 45-70, and (2) in 33 WCF thus far. All three are long tang (early production) rifles.
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