One of the best hunting rifles ever made with one of the best 300 yards or less cartridges ever made. I inherited a 1950 Model 71, it’s fast, scary accurate, fits your body perfectly, and you’ve got plenty of follow up shots for dangerous bears. The rifles taken a lot of elk, mule deer, white tail deer, and 3 moose. They were well made, well designed, expensive and worth it.
Everybody loves old guns that look brand new. I like for them to look experienced but well cared for new looking means never used, no real history, so no real story. I like history and stories sitting in the closet or gun rack/vault = no value to me.
Thanks you Blowback and Riflechair for making this really interesting video. I knew very little about the .348 - now I can see why people rave about it for moose, etc. Good night all, and Maple Leaf Up.
Riflechair , The Win Model 71 always intrigued me and after watching your video on this I decided to search for one. That being said I found a very solid 1936 Deluxe model that only needed a little bit of TLC. Ultimaty I found Mark Novak on RUclips and agrred to take on this project and apparently he likes it well enough to do a a 3 part series on the reclamation of this rifle. Part 1 is currently out with more to come , stay tuned. In his last video he will demonstrate tear down and reassembly of the 71. Hope you and Blowback are doing well and hope you enjoy this endeavor as much as I have....
One of my all time favorite rifles. I have a 1948 Deluxe rifle, will never part with it. Shoots 250 grain Woodleighs into 1.25 inch at 100 with 4350 powder and a Williams receiver sight. Nicely done gentlemen.
Several lever action rifle connoisseurs I've heard say the Winchester Model 71 is the best lever action ever built. As a hunting rifle. The 348 cartridge is in extreme heavy hitter that can take down anything within its range of 300 to 400 yd . Thanks for sharing
A Canadian video of a great Winchester lever gun gets my Subscription! One of the best options for a fellow that wants to shoot a .348 is to get a good cast bullet mold (suggest Accurate Molds). Even if he doesn't cast, with a mold someone would make the bullets for you at minimal cost and you can save your Barnes' for hunting. Jet Hunter bullets in Canada offers 250 grain cast bullets and will ship to you or you could get an Accurate Mold for a lighter bullet to simulate your Barnes and he would likely cast them for you. Great guy and bullets and then you are set for years to come. Adjust your FL sizer back slightly to resize the brass enough but not too much and brass life can be extended too. Ellwood Epps in Ontario often has brass and even though costly, 100 will last a long time. Both the .348 and its predecessor, the .33 WCF are fine rounds and rifles. Love the original receiver sight on Blowback's rifle.
Introduced as a sesquicentennial celebration of the M1886, one of Winchester's most popular models, and updated with modern steels, smokeless powder firing pin, modern sporter weight, round 24" bbl, half magazine, pistol grip stock, and flat-shooting, smokeless caliber. My M71 Deluxe was 100 digits from the last one manufactured, and came with Lyman 66 receiver sight, and a military style, Winchester 1-1/4" sling. I replaced the factory gold bead front sight with a Redfield Sourdough Gold front sight, which is a slightly wider, flat-topped blade. Rifle routinely grouped 1-1/4" @ 100 yds. The 250 grain Silvertips were not hard on the shoulder, but were sufficient for any NA game. The 150 Silvertips @ 2950 fps were flat-shooting, and reliable on muleys. Nice carrying woods rifle! .3495 diameter is "35" in my book. Lyman mold numbers for this caliber start "350... However, I am aware that the traditional "35" calibers are all actually slightly over .350.
I have my Grandfather's Model 71 1948 Deluxe and he had it tapped and drilled for the side scope. It still has the fixed sights , 98%: condition. I don't run the scope but it is period correct and because it was installed at time of purchase it is not that bad. It is what he liked so we just enjoy it as he had the rifle made for his liking. It is a beast of a round and truly an action that is finely machine and smooth as glass. In our collection of Winchester's it is King, hands down. Winchester, It Is Your Heritage...
My first deer rifle was a Model 71. My Uncle won it in a card game and gave it to my Dad to give it to me. 53 years later, I still miss that rifle, so much so that I finally bought one. Now to find brass and projectiles so that I can develop my own loads.
I collect Winchesters and have two Model 71s in the collection. While I think the Model 1895 was the BEST lever gun Winchester ever made, the Model 71 is my favorite lever gun they ever made. I own both a rifle and carbine, but prefer the rifle model. I have 5 model 1895s but mainly because of the various cartridges it was chambered for. The Model 71 was only made in .348 and with limited variants. They are such great rifles!
@@blowbackvines4594 If you are expecting scientific reasoning, you will be disappointed. I have both, I like the rifle better. I think it looks better with the longer barrel. The rifle was inherited from my grandfather and I borrowed it from him in 1970 to kill my first big game, a black bear on a hunting trip we made to Quebec. Over the years I killed many head of game with it...mule deer, whitetail deer, elk and black bear. So...lots of sentimental value. The carbine is a gun show find from the 1980s. No history or sentimental value. Practically speaking? The carbine is actually more accurate, but not enough to make a difference at woods ranges, and the velocity difference between the two is not enough to make a difference on game. Why do I have both? Because I am a Winchester collector. I have lots of great Winchester rifles I have never used for hunting and never will, but I like them all and load ammo and shoot them all. If you have a Model 71 carbine, it will serve you well. I can vouch that it will kill game of elk size or less (and probably bigger) very decisively dead.
Curious, what calibers are your 1895's? I also enjoy Winchester lever action rifles, and have owned and used many different models. I still have a model 71 and an 1895 in 405.
Bill Ruger made available his Ruger Mark 1, falling block, single shot rifle in .348 Winchester many years ago. Finding one is the problem as very few exist.
A true medium bore leveraction is probably the perfect hunting rifle ever designed. Ambidextrous, easy to carry, fast follow up shots, accurate enough at hunting ranges, and with enough oomph to take out anything short of the really big African critters. It's a shame that the 71's never took off, and that Marlins 338 Express didn't catch on. Much gratitude to Blowback for letting us enjoy a rifle in a caliber that isn't hardly made anymore.
Rogue Male Blowback is having difficulty acquiring the components to reload for this rifle. His brass is getting tarnished too. If @Winchester was smart they would run a limited supply of these rifles built to SPEC so that parts were interchangeable and screws were of the original thread.
@@subdawg1331 only thing I found that comes close, and a joy to shoot, is the 300 Win Mag....got that big Boom! The 71 is less recoil for a couple of reasons....less powder good, stock design and Big Bore. Got to be one of the best rifles of its time, built for hunting. Happy shooting, Sub Dawg!
Okay, the next time I am at any of my local hangouts-I mean purveyors of fun-I will try and remember to ask about the Barnes 220 bullet. Beautiful rifle and good to see you guys out and about!
Cooper landing was the place that Johnson lived. I have never heard of Johnson crossing. Fuller is a name also associated with it as he was Johnsons partner and they both turned out 450'sand a few 50's. Keeping the fore end on was the big problem.
Beautiful gun and a round with a strong cult/reloader following. Unfortunately, many states here in the US no longer allow necked cartridges of any kind for large game hunting (primarily deer). That also rules out the 30-30, .30-06, 7mm mag, etc. although slugs and monster calibers are OK (.45-70, 450 Marlin). That makes old beauties like this more of a collector piece, and an expensive one at that....
Love the Winchester rifles. I run the predecessor to the 348, the 33 wcf in an 1886 model Winchester. Another great cartridge but a few hundred FPS less velocity then the 348 also running a 200gr bullet.
It is simply an 1886 model with some of the internal parts changed. The Winchester/Miroku in .45-70 caliber is the same JMB bolt lockup system. It is an extremely strong action.
This is THE Canadian bush rifle back in the day if a person could afford one. Its still excellent. The recent discontinued Marlin 338 Xpress is very much in the same league in performance. Its too bad these middlebore rifles didnt catch on more but i also realize that most folks only encounter whitetails and the 30-30 has always been plenty for that and it was affordable. Fewer folks live in elk, moose, and grizzly country so the need and demand for such a slick powerful rifle isnt in as much demand.
Snd the .348 case has been used to wildcat or modify to use in many other rimmed cartridges also, .450 Alaskan i think name was is perhaps the most famous .
I really Love this Video and Rifle! About the 12th time I've watched! Since then Ive now got dies,Brass ,bullets ....still trying to find and afford a 71!
@@Riflechair I found a model 71 on Gunbroker for 2,999.00 and its an All original Deluxe w/checkering made in 1936 ! It is a prized possession of mine Friend that I had to have and reached far beyond my pay grade but not sorry! I hope you find yours and can afford it when you do.Love your videos.
I've long wanted to put a 71 in the rack next to two or three Model 64's......."It's a Winchester"!!! (though, truth be known, originals have long been just out of my reach, so, I'll likely end up with one of the Browning/Winchester branded Miroku's)
Don’t have a 71 but I do have a 1886 Winchester in 45-70 which is a very similar rifle. They are pretty awesome rifles for recreational and bear defence. At least in my opinion.
Mine was made in1958 standard m71 with 24" barrel, I load the 200gr hornady for deer and the 250gr barnes originals for elk here in oregon, best timber rifle there is!
I just realized that I don't get notifications of videos from you anymore, so I decided to look you up. Guess what? YT has been screwing me over. I love the 1886, but I have reservations about the '71. I prefer this rifle in the crescent butt plate and the longer mag tube. I've never seen it offered in that configuration. Am I wrong?
Jim Dent Hi Jim. Good to see you! This model is an original 1948 M71 but they started making them in 1936 I think. I’m not sure when Winchester phased out the crescent but stock configuration. Most of the original rifles I’ve seen were WW1 vintage to mid 20’s.
Long live the 348 Win! I have a model 71 made in 1936 and would never sell it,I'm always keeping my eye out for a carbine model but every time I find one the prices just keep going up.
@@RiflechairI I saw a browning model 71 348 clone new in the box for $1400 and instead I bought a really nice Browning 92 deluxe rifle in 32-20 and a Uberti SAA 5 1/2" in 32-20 to go with it from a hock shop around 6yrs ago and I think I have about $700 in both of them but I still kick myself in the butt for not buying the 348 but I already had one so I opted for those two 32s instead but those Browning are works of art!
Great video on the 71 it's a nice gun . I have a 1941 era 71 deluxe and have the very same case for it that you have, did it come from Winchester or just a rare coincidence?
That redfield side mounted rear sight looks stupid, luckily I have the original bolt mounted factory fully adjustable rear peep sight on my 1941 production model 71
The Model 71 has a tremendous amount of collector value and they are worth a pretty penny but something tells me that your uncle would be very pleased if you cared for it, shot it and maybe even took it hunting. Maple Leaf Up
I inherited my grandfather’s Model 71 a few years back. It’s got a low production number. It dates to March of ‘36. Only thing that sucks is that someone modified the stock and it’s been reblued.
Since we put this video together I've discovered the price tag associated with an original M71. You might want to consider restoring it because they are uber valuable. Once people acquire these rifles they don't sell them.
Calling BS. No Winchester is smoother than a 50s-70s 336. Have em all. My 1967 336-44 magnum lever basically operates itself.. same as my 1968 336 30-30. None of my (or anybodys) Winchester is as smooth. That 71 is a damn nice rifle though.
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One of the best hunting rifles ever made with one of the best 300 yards or less cartridges ever made. I inherited a 1950 Model 71, it’s fast, scary accurate, fits your body perfectly, and you’ve got plenty of follow up shots for dangerous bears. The rifles taken a lot of elk, mule deer, white tail deer, and 3 moose. They were well made, well designed, expensive and worth it.
I have my dad's 1936 Deluxe Model 71 and it's in pristine condition. My favorite rifle of all time!
Everybody loves old guns that look brand new. I like for them to look experienced but well cared for new looking means never used, no real history, so no real story. I like history and stories sitting in the closet or gun rack/vault = no value to me.
Thanks you Blowback and Riflechair for making this really interesting video. I knew very little about the .348 - now I can see why people rave about it for moose, etc. Good night all, and Maple Leaf Up.
Riflechair , The Win Model 71 always intrigued me and after watching your video on this I decided to search for one. That being said I found a very solid 1936 Deluxe model that only needed a little bit of TLC. Ultimaty I found Mark Novak on RUclips and agrred to take on this project and apparently he likes it well enough to do a a 3 part series on the reclamation of this rifle. Part 1 is currently out with more to come , stay tuned. In his last video he will demonstrate tear down and reassembly of the 71. Hope you and Blowback are doing well and hope you enjoy this endeavor as much as I have....
One of my all time favorite rifles. I have a 1948 Deluxe rifle, will never part with it. Shoots 250 grain Woodleighs into 1.25 inch at 100 with 4350 powder and a Williams receiver sight. Nicely done gentlemen.
Several lever action rifle connoisseurs I've heard say the Winchester Model 71 is the best lever action ever built. As a hunting rifle. The 348 cartridge is in extreme heavy hitter that can take down anything within its range of 300 to 400 yd . Thanks for sharing
A Canadian video of a great Winchester lever gun gets my Subscription! One of the best options for a fellow that wants to shoot a .348 is to get a good cast bullet mold (suggest Accurate Molds). Even if he doesn't cast, with a mold someone would make the bullets for you at minimal cost and you can save your Barnes' for hunting. Jet Hunter bullets in Canada offers 250 grain cast bullets and will ship to you or you could get an Accurate Mold for a lighter bullet to simulate your Barnes and he would likely cast them for you. Great guy and bullets and then you are set for years to come. Adjust your FL sizer back slightly to resize the brass enough but not too much and brass life can be extended too. Ellwood Epps in Ontario often has brass and even though costly, 100 will last a long time. Both the .348 and its predecessor, the .33 WCF are fine rounds and rifles. Love the original receiver sight on Blowback's rifle.
Introduced as a sesquicentennial celebration of the M1886, one of Winchester's most popular models, and updated with modern steels, smokeless powder firing pin, modern sporter weight, round 24" bbl, half magazine, pistol grip stock, and flat-shooting, smokeless caliber. My M71 Deluxe was 100 digits from the last one manufactured, and came with Lyman 66 receiver sight, and a military style, Winchester 1-1/4" sling. I replaced the factory gold bead front sight with a Redfield Sourdough Gold front sight, which is a slightly wider, flat-topped blade. Rifle routinely grouped 1-1/4" @ 100 yds. The 250 grain Silvertips were not hard on the shoulder, but were sufficient for any NA game. The 150 Silvertips @ 2950 fps were flat-shooting, and reliable on muleys. Nice carrying woods rifle!
.3495 diameter is "35" in my book. Lyman mold numbers for this caliber start "350...
However, I am aware that the traditional "35" calibers are all actually slightly over .350.
My favourite rifle!
As soon as I saw this live stream I thought man north61 would love this lol.
@@gerry6.8 Yup..I marked it in my Calendar.
Parent cartridge is the 50-110 WCF.. same head/rim diameter
I have my Grandfather's Model 71 1948 Deluxe and he had it tapped and drilled for the side scope. It still has the fixed sights , 98%: condition.
I don't run the scope but it is period correct and because it was installed at time of purchase it is not that bad. It is what he liked so we just enjoy it as he had the rifle made for his liking.
It is a beast of a round and truly an action that is finely machine and smooth as glass.
In our collection of Winchester's it is King, hands down.
Winchester, It Is Your Heritage...
The M71 is truly a one of a kind rifle. This, of all guns, was the gun that turned me on to lever guns.
My first deer rifle was a Model 71. My Uncle won it in a card game and gave it to my Dad to give it to me. 53 years later, I still miss that rifle, so much so that I finally bought one. Now to find brass and projectiles so that I can develop my own loads.
Great video, awesome rifle!!
I recently aquired a Browning BLR in 358 winchester which I am told is pretty close to the grand old 348!
Definitely. I gave my son a BLR SS laminate takedown in .358 win.
The best leaver action ever made I have had mine for 21 years have killed 2 deer every year with it including this year
I collect Winchesters and have two Model 71s in the collection. While I think the Model 1895 was the BEST lever gun Winchester ever made, the Model 71 is my favorite lever gun they ever made. I own both a rifle and carbine, but prefer the rifle model.
I have 5 model 1895s but mainly because of the various cartridges it was chambered for. The Model 71 was only made in .348 and with limited variants.
They are such great rifles!
Tell me about why you prefer the rifle model over the carbine?
I'm considering the carbine for timber hunting.
@@blowbackvines4594 If you are expecting scientific reasoning, you will be disappointed.
I have both, I like the rifle better. I think it looks better with the longer barrel. The rifle was inherited from my grandfather and I borrowed it from him in 1970 to kill my first big game, a black bear on a hunting trip we made to Quebec. Over the years I killed many head of game with it...mule deer, whitetail deer, elk and black bear. So...lots of sentimental value. The carbine is a gun show find from the 1980s. No history or sentimental value.
Practically speaking? The carbine is actually more accurate, but not enough to make a difference at woods ranges, and the velocity difference between the two is not enough to make a difference on game.
Why do I have both? Because I am a Winchester collector. I have lots of great Winchester rifles I have never used for hunting and never will, but I like them all and load ammo and shoot them all.
If you have a Model 71 carbine, it will serve you well.
I can vouch that it will kill game of elk size or less (and probably bigger) very decisively dead.
Curious, what calibers are your 1895's? I also enjoy Winchester lever action rifles, and have owned and used many different models. I still have a model 71 and an 1895 in 405.
I have the Browning 71, in.348 love it
Bill Ruger made available his Ruger Mark 1, falling block, single shot rifle in .348 Winchester many years ago. Finding one is the problem as very few exist.
Very nice! I have a model 64 30 30 mfg 1951. Sweet shooting. Winchester was awesome. Thank you to our Canadian friends!
Just picked up one at auction made in 1954. Can't wait to get some loads worked up for it.
I love those 71s. Thanks for the great video.
I’m using 250 gr barns in mine,1957 standard model.thanks for the video.
Thank You Guys, Awesome! Also enjoyed the music in the beginning.
A true medium bore leveraction is probably the perfect hunting rifle ever designed. Ambidextrous, easy to carry, fast follow up shots, accurate enough at hunting ranges, and with enough oomph to take out anything short of the really big African critters. It's a shame that the 71's never took off, and that Marlins 338 Express didn't catch on. Much gratitude to Blowback for letting us enjoy a rifle in a caliber that isn't hardly made anymore.
Rogue Male Blowback is having difficulty acquiring the components to reload for this rifle. His brass is getting tarnished too. If @Winchester was smart they would run a limited supply of these rifles built to SPEC so that parts were interchangeable and screws were of the original thread.
@@Riflechair whole heartedly agree.
I would absolutely love to have that rifle. Thanks for the great video.
It's got its own big boom sound, like no other rifle.
dang wish I would have said that so true
@@subdawg1331 only thing I found that comes close, and a joy to shoot, is the 300 Win Mag....got that big Boom!
The 71 is less recoil for a couple of reasons....less powder good, stock design and Big Bore. Got to be one of the best rifles of its time, built for hunting.
Happy shooting, Sub Dawg!
Okay, the next time I am at any of my local hangouts-I mean purveyors of fun-I will try and remember to ask about the Barnes 220 bullet.
Beautiful rifle and good to see you guys out and about!
Great vid! Beautiful gun!
Cooper landing was the place that Johnson lived. I have never heard of Johnson crossing. Fuller is a name also associated with it as he was Johnsons partner and they both turned out 450'sand a few 50's. Keeping the fore end on was the big problem.
Beautiful gun and a round with a strong cult/reloader following. Unfortunately, many states here in the US no longer allow necked cartridges of any kind for large game hunting (primarily deer). That also rules out the 30-30, .30-06, 7mm mag, etc. although slugs and monster calibers are OK (.45-70, 450 Marlin). That makes old beauties like this more of a collector piece, and an expensive one at that....
Beautiful rifle ! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸 I believe it was to compete with the at the time 30-06 cartridge. Yes thank you for sharing this with us all!
Also a 150 gr. with a lot of lead up front. Great all around big game gun.
Love the Winchester rifles. I run the predecessor to the 348, the 33 wcf in an 1886 model Winchester. Another great cartridge but a few hundred FPS less velocity then the 348 also running a 200gr bullet.
I wish there were a riflechair tv show!!
well Sir simply an awesome work horse, and an amazing piece of history wow
Beautiful rifles. I would love to find one someday
It is simply an 1886 model with some of the internal parts changed.
The Winchester/Miroku in .45-70 caliber is the same JMB bolt lockup system. It is an extremely strong action.
This is THE Canadian bush rifle back in the day if a person could afford one. Its still excellent. The recent discontinued Marlin 338 Xpress is very much in the same league in performance. Its too bad these middlebore rifles didnt catch on more but i also realize that most folks only encounter whitetails and the 30-30 has always been plenty for that and it was affordable. Fewer folks live in elk, moose, and grizzly country so the need and demand for such a slick powerful rifle isnt in as much demand.
Look at the case-head. The cartridge was built on the 50-110 Win.
Bullets used were the Barnes 220gr. "XFN" hollow point. Came in 200gr. also. Now discontinued.
Snd the .348 case has been used to wildcat or modify to use in many other rimmed cartridges also, .450 Alaskan i think name was is perhaps the most famous .
Now that, that is a man's moustache.
I really Love this Video and Rifle! About the 12th time I've watched! Since then Ive now got dies,Brass ,bullets ....still trying to find and afford a 71!
I want one too but at these prices it might be a while
@@Riflechair I found a model 71 on Gunbroker for 2,999.00 and its an All original Deluxe w/checkering made in 1936 ! It is a prized possession of mine Friend that I had to have and reached far beyond my pay grade but not sorry! I hope you find yours and can afford it when you do.Love your videos.
Those are beautiful rifles, hope Blowback has tagged a few moose with it over the years!
Yes, in 2017.
Great Video ! Great rifle with a Great cartridge !
“Well...it’s a Winchester, Riflechair...”. Lol
Absolutely correct
I've long wanted to put a 71 in the rack next to two or three Model 64's......."It's a Winchester"!!! (though, truth be known, originals have long been just out of my reach, so, I'll likely end up with one of the Browning/Winchester branded Miroku's)
Me too. You sure don't see the Brownings show up much either.
I have a model 71 and would like very much to know where I could be get the hardware for the sling set up ?
Don’t have a 71 but I do have a 1886 Winchester in 45-70 which is a very similar rifle. They are pretty awesome rifles for recreational and bear defence. At least in my opinion.
Mine was made in1958 standard m71 with 24" barrel, I load the 200gr hornady for deer and the 250gr barnes originals for elk here in oregon, best timber rifle there is!
I shoot 300 gr in 45-70 And 200 gr in my Winchester 71 ,To me the 348 recoil is a bit stouter.Thanks for the video.
I like the old school suspenders. Where do you get yours?
Jim Dent I really don’t recall. I need to replace them though.
I just realized that I don't get notifications of videos from you anymore, so I decided to look you up. Guess what? YT has been screwing me over. I love the 1886, but I have reservations about the '71. I prefer this rifle in the crescent butt plate and the longer mag tube. I've never seen it offered in that configuration. Am I wrong?
Jim Dent Hi Jim. Good to see you! This model is an original 1948 M71 but they started making them in 1936 I think. I’m not sure when Winchester phased out the crescent but stock configuration. Most of the original rifles I’ve seen were WW1 vintage to mid 20’s.
I now own two lever actions ( 30-30 and a 30.06)
Long live the 348 Win! I have a model 71 made in 1936 and would never sell it,I'm always keeping my eye out for a carbine model but every time I find one the prices just keep going up.
Prices are out of this world! Browning variants seem to be a bit more affordable but not by much
@@RiflechairI I saw a browning model 71 348 clone new in the box for $1400 and instead I bought a really nice Browning 92 deluxe rifle in 32-20 and a Uberti SAA 5 1/2" in 32-20 to go with it from a hock shop around 6yrs ago and I think I have about $700 in both of them but I still kick myself in the butt for not buying the 348 but I already had one so I opted for those two 32s instead but those Browning are works of art!
Great video on the 71 it's a nice gun . I have a 1941 era 71 deluxe and have the very same case for it that you have, did it come from Winchester or just a rare coincidence?
Just a coincidence. Great classic cases!
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What is the serial designation ? Mine is 6691
Original 71 ….
I got two 1894's a 25-35. Made 1905. And 30-30 made 1907. Both 26" octagon barrels. Exc.condituon.😊😊
Congratulations you lucky bugger!
That redfield side mounted rear sight looks stupid, luckily I have the original bolt mounted factory fully adjustable rear peep sight on my 1941 production model 71
We all have opinions.
Cutting Edge Bullets makes .348 bullets Raptors, I believe.
I inherited a 71 from my uncle I don't think it's a shooter. It looks to be in excellent shape. Should I consider it a collector piece?
The Model 71 has a tremendous amount of collector value and they are worth a pretty penny but something tells me that your uncle would be very pleased if you cared for it, shot it and maybe even took it hunting. Maple Leaf Up
@@Riflechair Well that's a honest opinion. Much appreciated.
I inherited my grandfather’s Model 71 a few years back. It’s got a low production number. It dates to March of ‘36. Only thing that sucks is that someone modified the stock and it’s been reblued.
Since we put this video together I've discovered the price tag associated with an original M71. You might want to consider restoring it because they are uber valuable. Once people acquire these rifles they don't sell them.
@@Riflechair thanks for the response! Are original deluxe stocks difficult to come by?
If you're zeroed at 50, you're zeroed at 200? And vice versa, right?
Nice old rifle.
I have an original winchester 1952 catalog, the basic model 71 was 100.30 and the basic model 70 was 120.95
Wow - times change eh?
@@Riflechair for sure. Around 1000 dollars in today's money, an absolute bargain for the quality you get.
Got one Deluxe need Pep Sight and Sling Suick Detach Deluxe takes 1/2 in Wide
Bought a new miroku winchester rather have an origanal. mine is a1886 in 4590
My 1989 marlin 1895 is just as smooth as that winchester
Calling BS. No Winchester is smoother than a 50s-70s 336. Have em all. My 1967 336-44 magnum lever basically operates itself.. same as my 1968 336 30-30. None of my (or anybodys) Winchester is as smooth. That 71 is a damn nice rifle though.
I had to take a foreign language in college so I chose Canadian eh!
Extremely jealous.