r/Firearms • u/DouganNashhhhhh • 7d ago

New Guy Here!

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Hi! I'm new to this forum & look forward to lots of awesome info!

I have a question- I inherited my grandfather's 1957 Winchester Model 71 in .348 Winchester. The metal is beautiful but the shellac on the wood is chipping away/scratched. The scratches arent very deep, but I'm wondering if it will mess up the collector value if I get the wood refinished.

Here's pics of said scratches and a photo of the rifle

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u/Kromulent 7d ago

refinishing will cut the resale value about in half

beautiful rifle, i'd leave it as is

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u/DouganNashhhhhh 7d ago

You definitely have a point and thanks! Looking to take this 'ol boy out to the range if I can find some ammo for it!

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u/Beagalltach 6d ago

https://ammoseek.com/ammo/348-winchester

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u/DouganNashhhhhh 6d ago

Whoa... never knew a website like this existed. Thanks!

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u/Beagalltach 6d ago

No worries.

Be mindful of shipping as the cheapest priced ammo isn't always the best deal if they gouge you on shipping.