This Winchester Deluxe Model 71 sporting rifle was manufactured in 1949 and was designed as the replacement for the Model 1886 rifle. 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 and adjustable rear sporting sights. Standard barrel markings with the Winchester oval proof on top of the receiver and barrel at the breech. Two filler screws are present on left receiver for a receiver sight, which is not present. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Half magazine and mounted on straight grain checkered walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a steel end cap, hard rubber Winchester grip cap, checkered steel buttplate and a quick release sling swivels.

Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus original blue finish with loss limited to some minor edge and cycling wear on the lever. The wood is also excellent with a few minor handling marks and sharp checkering. The markings remain sharp. The action is excellent.