^Lot 4167 1ST MODEL WINCHESTER MODEL 71 DELUXE LEVER ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 348 Win. S# 26129. Mfg. 1948. This nice 1st model long tang 71 deluxe is fitted with a standard 24" bbl with ramp mounted hooded bead front sight & clover leaf elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. Early checkered hammer. It is fitted with factory deluxe checkered pistol grip straight grain walnut stock set with semi beavertail forearm. The butt terminates with a checkered steel buttplate and hard rubber "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO" pistol grip cap. QD sling swivels. CONDITION: overall very fine. Metal surfaces retain 97% of their original blue finish with some minor blemishes and edge wear. The stock set is very fine with some mild handling marks and a few scratches. Excellent bright shiny bore with strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (26-822/ZAL). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.