Not too swift...as my Dad always said, "safety first," especially at the reloading bench and when handling any firearm.... including a BB gun!

Check out Gunbrokers.com There are a bunch for sale on this auction site. Sounds like a very good deal provided there isn't anything wrong with the firearm.

What a great idea...

[quote="Sixgun"]Jarhead,
You are just a spring chicken.

Sixgun,

I was born in Sept 1953 and am 54 heading towards 55...All in fun, maybe you're the spring chicken

Looks like we do think alike. I don't like liberals! They should have a hunting season on em'
OhhRA!

Recall the Rule of 72: I too am surprised by how much these wonderful tools can bring but to me they're not very good investments. I quess it depends on what type of investment you are making. I hunt with all my firearms and enjoy having them around. I would rather invest my time in the woods than ...

big bear wrote:That makes me feel better, I'm going to go shoot my 71 this weekend! To heck with investment value!

I hunt with mine all the time. I haven't taken any pics of any of my Firearms, but perhaps I will and post them.

Six Gun, Also, Have a 1895GS 45-70/457 Wild West Mag. Pushes a 45cal 350gr bullet at 2200fps. It's loaded with an Alaska Bonded bullet....Buffalo Bore loads the 348 with a 250gr. Alaska Bonded Bullet at 2150FPS, yet I have never bought or used any yet. I have killed deer with my 457 WW mag and found...

We are the same age '53 :wink: I use the 250gr Silvertip. I picked up some very mint 250gr. Silvertips a few years back. I have some "Bear Boxes" and some very mint 250gr Silvertip that are not "Bear Boxes." I love the Model '71 but also love my Dad's old 1956 Pre 64 Model 70 '06...

That's a mighty fine Carbine you've got there. Mine is like new as well and don't worry, I won't sell it. I too was a teenager in the 60's when a Vincent Black Shadow (British Motorcycle) went for about $5000....now you can't touch one for under $80,000 if you're lucky. I own three Model 71's....we ...

Very nice rifle....if only she could talk?

Is it just me or have Model 71's doubled in value in the last 10 years? I've noticed a few for sale on gunbrokers.com bringing some pretty good money. Also, saw a 1937 carbine for sale in Cabelas Gun room for $7000...wow! A nice clean Deluxe 24in barrel rifle is now selling for $3000 vs. $1500 ten y...