The latest Winchester/Miroku Model 71 carried a 2013 MSRP of $1469.99 for the Standard model (with a select walnut stock) and $1659.99 for the Deluxe model (with a Grade IV walnut stock and cut checkering). It is a Browning 71 in 348 Winchester. Ammunition cannot be shipped air freight, due to shipping regulations. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. As it is with the 20 barrel, it has plenty of muzzle weight to hold steady in standing. Maybe it will penetrate deeper when loaded with a strong constructed or solid bullet? Incidentally, unlike previous Winchester lever action rifles, the 71's nomenclature is not date based. I worked up loads, and Ive had one or another 71 ever since. Id rather have something bigger for really big bears, but lets face it: That will never be a common use for me, and probably wont be for most other people either. But while the 71s .348 is shooting a lighter bullet, its shooting it faster. I fully expect an aperture sight would allow tighter groups. Until my exposure to the Model 71, my personal lever action experience had been limited to the Browning M92 in .44 Magnum, Marlin Model 1895 in .45-70, Winchester Model 94 in .30-30 and Winchester Model 95 in .30-40. Buffalo Bore currently offers a Heavy .348 factory load using an Alaska Bullet Works 250 grain bonded core FP bullet (SD .295) at a MV of 2250 fps with 2810 ft. lbs. The rear sight is a square-notch semi-buckhorn leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. "catentry_id" : "3074457345624419856", Your session is about to timeout due to inactivity. He was no stranger to hard work, and my dad spent a lot of time working with him, but Henry was known to simply disappear on short notice and be gone for weeks at a time. Over the decades, Ive owned six or seven rifles/carbines chambered for 348 Win. I wanted one, and it was bound to happen sometime. You do not need an FFL to purchase ammunition online. This rifle is in about Excellent condition with about 98% of its metal finish remaining, a great bore, and minor marks in the wood. The Standard had a smooth walnut pistol grip stock, while the Deluxe featured four panel checkering on the pistol grip and forend, a pistol grip cap, detachable sling swivels and (on pre-war guns) a bolt-mounted aperture sight. Its not bad at all when standing. Some of these vendors will probably charge you for this and some may not. Please try again at a later time. Pretty Slick Looking For a Medium Bore Cannon: While I think the 71 is one of the best looking rifles ever made, and few would question its strength and dependability, I am not entirely sold on its .348 cartridge. The stocks had started to change shape also, but at a slower pace. I think what it is, is a great medium bore, short to perhaps mid-range rifle cartridge. When we manually change orders it requires a lot of time that we do not have during this rush and it keeps us from serving all of our customers. The .348 was one of the most powerful rimmed rounds ever used in a lever action rifle. Like . Its action was made to use the largest black powder cartridges of the day, including the .45-70 and up to the .50-110 WCF. "seo_url" : "https://www.basspro.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=3074457345616676768&categoryId=3074457345616957269&productId=3074457345624419856&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=715838534", It does indeed work when held at all angles, including upside down. Hopefully, we can serve you all. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-plus condition. Why would it matter, and when would you operate it upside down? Dad remembered that number only because an uncle had a Chevrolet around that time with a 348 engine. My 71 came out of the box it had been in for 20 years and was tight as a drum, but it was really slick in spite of not being worn-in. Browning Model 71 Carbine in 348 Winchester | Long Range Hunting Forum Forums Sold/Expired Browning Model 71 Carbine in 348 Winchester Biebs Dec 4, 2021 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member 1 2 Next B Biebs Well-Known Member Joined Jan 26, 2015 Messages 617 Dec 4, 2021 #1 It features considerable body taper and a 19-degree, 4-minute shoulder. The 150 grain deer load exhibited poor sectional density and a low ballistic coefficient that caused it to rapidly shed velocity. The .348 cartridge and the Model 71 rifle were designed for each other and the only rifle ever produced in .348 was the Model 71. Be sure of what you are ordering. Sights / Optics:The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped base which is screwed to the front of the barrel. When Harold Johnson of Cooper Landing, Alaska made his .450 Alaskan and .50 Alaskan conversions 50+ years ago, he used Model 71s. Winchesters loadings were a 150-grain bullet at 2,890 fps, a 200-grain bullet at 2,530 fps and a 250-grain bullet at 2,350 fps. . Im back in business with the .348 as a favorite hog rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. So there is the answer- an 1886 receiver sight works, as I suspected. It was simply the next rifle designed after the Model 70 bolt action, thus it became the Model 71. Product Information & Specs Seller Description The Browning Model 71 "High Grade" is a scarce collector piece chambered in 348 Winchester. SCHEELS The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. There are a few scratches and bumps on the wood starting at the bottom and back of the fore end and the right side of the stock. Winchester introduced the Model 71 in 1935 or 1936, depending on where you read about it. You dont see that much. For many years, Remington offered .348 ammo using a 200 grain Core-Lokt soft-point bullet with the same ballistics as the Winchester 200 grain load, but this load was discontinued in the late 1970s. What I do like is the cartridges shape. We have not fired this rifle. Hammer had in stock its 162-grain Shock Hammer copper-alloy .348, flat-pointed with a large nose cavity. 61 2 Image (s) Winchester Round Barrel Gun #: 912650909 Seller: ScottShotter $2,450.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Fully restored Winchester 1894 rifle Gun #: 926401834 Seller: Summit Arms Services $2,700.00 Full Details 1 Image (s) Winchester 1894 produced in 1895 Gun #: 956502724 Sell your Browning model 71 .348 for FREE today on GunsAmerica! Not that the straight-sided blunt-bulleted cartridges are hard to load, but the .348 seems easier. Strictly Business. I think its about even with my Marlin 45-70 (which has slightly less weight) shooting 300 grain bullets at 1900 fps and 400 grain bullets at 1600. These years are approximates since Winchester start and end dates from that period get a little fuzzy. The maximum number of products that can be compared is 4. There are no chips or cracks. They would assemble rifles from parts for years after dropping some model from the catalog, and new models often took a couple of years for production to really get going. The Remington Model Seven is ready, willing and able to handle just about any task. The new Model 71 rifle and its in-between .348 caliber cartridge were intended to replace both. The 71 was chambered only in. Other specifications include a 24 inch round barrel, four shot half magazine, 43-1/8 inch overall length, 13-1/4 inch length of pull, 1-1/8 inch drop at comb, 1-1/2 inch drop at heel and eight pound weight (empty). Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. Those locking bolts went straight up and down on the 1886, but are slanted slightly rearward on the 71. Thats it. The 71 is one of the strongest lever actions made, if not the strongest. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. All RifleShooter subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. You must find one of these vendors that will handle your ammunition order. Most lever action rifles had ergonomic flaws for my physical stature. .348 Winchester.35 Remington.35 Whelen.350 Legend.357 Magnum.375 H&H.38 Special.38-40 Winchester.38-55 Winchester.380 Auto.40 S&W.416 Rigby.44 Remington Mag I dont know if such a permit still exists for veterans- I have not seen any mention of them- but I think they should. Id watch Gunbroker for a Browning at around half that, with no tang safety and a choice of barrel lengths. A sliding, top tang safety and a rebounding hammer were added to these most recent Model 71s. Id guess more than a few of the new Brownings were bought with the plan of converting it to one of the Alaskan cartridges. They added a Lightweight Model, then an Extra Lightweight. In 1962, Winchester dropped the factory 150 gr and 250 gr loads, retaining only the 200 gr. Post World War II examples used the so-called short tang and the stock's shape was broadened and lengthened. Caliber Info: .348 Winchester. Click OK to extend your time for an additional 0 minutes. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Checkout with your new Bass Pro Shops CLUB Card and earn points on your order. Even with simplified manufacturing, the Model 71 was expensive. Of course this is Brownings version of the Winchester 71. Contact Us }. Barnes makes some .348 diameter bullets in 220 and 250 grain, plus they have made 165 grain bullets that seem to come and go from the lineup. Early 71s also had a long tang, shortened in post-war production. It was called the Model 98A Bolt Peep sight (Similar 98 variations were made for other Winchesters). Browning made Standard and High Grades and made each of them in both 20 and 24 barrels. The Auto-5: Brownings Biggest Achievement. Winchester had history with 0.358-inch cartridges, with the .35 Win. The group began to grow fast by the 5th shot.After my 6th shot I could'nt take the recoil. Why not use a Nickel Steel barrel and action and load the 45-70 hotter, for example? There are no chips or cracks. The stocks have only a few scattered minor nicks and scratches. The BB ammo combined with my Model 71 Winchester performed flawlessly. Rifle weight dropped accordingly. Today, this window has shrunk. All metal parts were machined from steel. Mounting a scope does nothing for the looks of a classic lever action, and while the vintage Weaver is trim and light, the mount is heavy and adds weight to a not-so-light rifle. I may never take off for weeks at a time after moose or bear either, but I have the same type of rifle Henry used for that. Model: 71 Caliber: 348 Win Description: Serial #01552PR6R7, .348 Winchester, 24 inch barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The stocks rate in about Fine-Plus overall condition. The new stock accepted the Model 70's buttplate, which improved gun mounting. Because of top-ejection, there are two primary ways to mount a scope on the 71: a long-eye-relief scope on the barrel or an offset side mount on the left side of the receiver. Description: Browning Model 71 Lever action carbine, in 348 Winchester caliber, 20 inch barrel, plain walnut stock. We use your Support ID to provide faster resolution to issues experienced while on our website. The 200-and-250-grain (13 and 16g) loadings are preferred for anything past 100yd (91m). if(typeof(shoppingListJS3074457345624419231) == "undefined" || shoppingListJS3074457345624419231 == null || !shoppingListJS3074457345624419231) { It is a homegrown invention with direct ties to the Model 1886 and hence the Old West. The bull didn%u2019t make it 50 yards after the shot and it had a full pass through. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked with the serial number. We were unable to fetch your Capital One account information. Cutting Edge makes a 175-grain bullet, which is probably the limit for length in an unleaded bullet. I remember when I was little, peeking into the windows of his abandoned house and marveling at the trophies hanging on the wall, especially the moose that looked as big as an elephant to me. The .33 Winchester was the first smokeless powder round the 1886 was chambered for, and required a switch to a Nickel Steel barrel to contain the higher pressures. )20 Round Box. This is harder wearing and took a better blued finish than the earlier nickel steel used in the Model 1886. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. The plate has strong finish and strong checkering. It is a Browning 71 in 348 Winchester. In order to max out the action and wring out maximum performance, for its .348 Winchester took a step back in time, using the big .50-110 blackpowder case, which has a diameter of 0.553 inch and a massive 0.610-inch rim. That makes its maximum point blank range (+/- 3 inches) about 233 yards. Henry tended to let his employees handle things, as this allowed him to come and go as he pleased. Introduced in 1936 it was an upgrade of the famous Model 1886. Being the same basic action as the 1886 and seeing mine was drilled and tapped, I hoped a sight made for the 1886 would fit. Over the last 20 years of the 1886s life, they only sold a little over 14,000 of them, and just over 29,000 1895s. I didnt grow up hunting in thick stuff, and I was an early child of the scope era. It makes it almost funnel-shaped, and the chamber is naturally a mirror image of that. . No known photos exist of OConnor with this ram and the 71, and he mentioned it only briefly in his writing. That 162 grains is light for caliber, but lever actions are limited to finite cartridge overall length, and copper-alloy bullets are longer than lead-core bullets. DOES BBA MAKE AMMO TO SAAMI SPECIFICATIONS? It is also easy to load into the rifles magazine. I reduced the charge again and worked back up. In Big Game Rifles and Cartridges (1936), Elmer Keith wrote glowingly of the Model 71, but he had only 200-grain loads. And that quite honestly covers most big game hunting situations. It pinned into the bolt itself, behind the extractor, and was a fairly compact slick arrangement. It features considerable body taper and a 19-degree, 4-minute shoulder. 24" barrel. In order for us to accomplish this for our customers, we ask the following. We have hundreds of customers to get orders to on a daily basis. The rifle is hand engraved by T. Naka and comes with a Williams peep sight attached with factory holes. These measures are hopefully temporary and will not be needed for long as we enjoy the interaction with our customers, so please, for the time being, be mindful of all those others who are also trying to get ammo during what I think is a societal meltdown/emergency. However, an off-set side mount could be used. | On larger game, performance was awesome, but that applied on both ends. Sold For: $1,352. At that time, he was still using apertures for most of his big game hunting, so the Model 71s sights werent a handicap. Mechanics:The action functions correctly. I think its a great round, powerful and capable of knocking down anything in North America. Well, they finally got it done and it is excellent brass. What kind of guns did he have? From reading old gun and hunting articles I think a lot of people wanted a 71, but couldnt justify it. The .348 cartridge and the Model 71 rifle were designed for each other and the only rifle ever produced in .348 was the Model 71. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The balance point when empty is right on the front half of the receiver, where its rounded to fit the hand for carrying. The available ammunition bears some mention before I get into the shooting. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition. Black Dog Ammunition reserves the right to cancel any order where the customer has not abided by our Terms and Conditions. The Deluxe came standard with an aperture sight; the Standard had a buckhorn rear sight. Barrel Break-In: What It Is. I dont have a red and black plaid shirt, so this will have to do: By the way, the paper stuck in the RH pocket of the shirt is my dads Veterans Permanent Free Permit from the state of Indiana. NO SALES TAX ON FIREARMS SOLD IN WEST VIRGINIA. That sounds like a long time ago now, but one has to realize it was one of the very last lever actions from Winchester. To get a proper field of view, I just grind my cheek a little harder into the comb. Model 71 rifles came with a round 24 inch barrel and short rifles (carbines) were supplied with a round 20 inch barrel. . The parent cartridge makes sense, but why Winchester chose the oddball 0.348-inch bullet diameter isnt known. Like I said earlier, I still dont see what the .348 Winchester will do that a 45-70 will not. Along with reducing weight, the changes made them look more modern, and Winchester carried this over to the 71. Always make sure you use the correct ammunition for your specific firearm. In addition, the crescent (rifle) butt plates on early examples of some of these rifles made firing hard kicking cartridges punishing. Cart (0 item) Main Menu. With a rifle meant for close, fast work, Id want the shorter barrel. Some guns cause one to form a mental picture when you see them. Winchester offers loaded ammunition with a 200 grain Silvertip bullet, and Hornady makes a good 200 grain soft point .348 bullet for reloading. (08-12-18) Over the years weve used AK Bullet Works 250gr. (ship to you) Its a bit selfish, during times of shortages, when so many folks need to protect their families, to slow us down because you ordered carelessly or want to change your order. View Scott Winchester's professional profile on LinkedIn. Browning Model 71 "High Grade" rifle chambered in 348 Winchester. Like the original Winchesters, the 24 barrel appears to be more popular. The Browning sales went similar. Winchester Ammunition offered a special run of factory loads then almost immediately announced the discontinuation of the .348 cartridge. These rifles were built by long time Browning/Winchester partner Miroku of Japan and came with holes drilled and tapped in the left side of the receiver for Lyman or Williams aperture sights. . Basically, it is a free lifetime hunting and fishing license given to war veterans. A decade earlier it used the unknown 0.277-inch bullet for the .270 Win.. That worked out okay, so perhaps the company expected the same success for the .348 Win. The bolt, hammer and lever have very light operational wear. To show viewers how to succeed at long range, J. Guthrie gears up for a challenging shot while chasing Colorado pronghorn at long range with DPMS' Panther 6.5 Creedmoor. Some think the 71 is the ultimate refinement of Winchesters lever actions. I wanted one with a 20 barrel. (2,250 fps/M.E. The top of the barrel at the rear, the top of the chamber ring, the left of the bolt and both locking lugs are each marked NP. Create an account or sign in to an existing account. What It Is Not. This rifle features a game scene on each side of the receiver. Even though its only 2.5X, I can shoot it better, farther and in poorer light than I can with an aperture. Where did he shoot the moose? Manufactured only 3000 in 1986 and 1987. The high grade Walnut does have a few signs of wear in the finish, but presents very well. This rifle is in excellent condition with just a very few small stock dings. We want you and your families to be armed and safe and we wish you the best during these trying times. _________________, NY: Due to New York State ammunition regulations, Black Dog Ammunition cannot ship ammo to the Burroughs of New York city. Attention!You must be 18 or older to order ammunition. Later, the 1886 was chambered for the .33 WCF, a medium bore cartridge designed for use with smokeless powder. Uncheckered satin finished walnut stock. I recently had the opportunity to hunt free range Nilgai along the coast of Texas. Friend Kyler Hamman, also a Model 71 fan, suggested Hammer Bullets and Cutting Edge. Big but beautiful, with clean, elegant lines and a smooth action. These bullets run closer to 240 grains made from wheelweight alloy, lubed, gas checked, and ready to go. In its high condition, it would also make a great addition to a Browning or lever-action collection. shoppingListJS3074457345624419231 = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '715838534',catalogId: '3074457345616676768',langId: '-1'}, {id: '3074457345624419856', name: 'BROWNING~71~348 WIN', image: 'https://assets.basspro.com/image/list/fn_select:jq:first(.%5B%5D%7Cselect(.public_id%20%7C%20endswith(%22main%22)))/3681251.json', type: 'ItemBean', components: {}, skus: []}, {}, "shoppingListJS3074457345624419231"); Later, Winchester supplied both Lyman and Williams receiver sights, the more common L-shaped sight, with the elevation slide mounted on the left side of the receiver. So you can see why there might be some doubts as to what could work. in the model 71. I handloaded Barnes Original 250-grain bullets, using them for bison, black bear and nilgai. Browning Model 71 High Grade Rifle .348 Win. I ordered a Lyman 66 sight for the 1886 and it fit just fine. Please sit tight. The .348's elegant tapered case ensured a very smooth feeding and chambering cycle in the Model 71. Thanks! Ammunition must ship UPS ground. The 200-and-250-grain (13 and 16g) loadings are preferred for anything past 100yd (91m). [citation needed] These have different thread sizes in places, most notably the barrels, and many parts will not interchange with the originals. The 86 was the first lever action designed for Winchester by John Moses Browning, and it was intended to house powerful, large-cased blackpowder cartridges. Live Chat. Winchester had chambered the previous Model 1886 for .33 Winchester (.338 inch bullet) and the Model 1895 for .35 Winchester (.358 inch bullet). Who made a homogeneous alloy .348? Stay on target with precision rifles from top brands like Ruger, Remington, and Savage Arms. The high grade Walnut does have a few signs of wear in the finish, but presents . My all-time favorite is the Winchester Model 1886. For sale is a Browning Model 71 chambered in .348 Winchester. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. I think of the Winchester 71, and I picture one laid across a red and black plaid Pendelton wool jacket in some north woods cabin. You only had four choices with the 71. It swings off to allow unimpeded use of open sights. Due to Department of Transportation regulations, we cannot accept returns on Ammunition. The open top receiver ejects upward by means of a fixed ejector, making conventional (receiver top) scope mounting impractical. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. The Model 71 is based on a simplified (for more efficient production) version of the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1886. Something that i find interesting is that, on paper at least, when you look at typical 30-06 loads (not the recent Light Magnum or Extended Range type ammo) the .348 compares pretty well. But what is it for? Locking the action is achieved by dual, vertically sliding lugs in receiver raceways that engage matching cut-outs in both sides of the bolt when the bolt is fully forward (closed). The 1886 was chambered for the big blackpowder cartridges like the 45-70, 45-90, and 50-110 and was made from 1886 until 1935 or 1936. Contributing Editor for RifleShooter Magazine, Brad Fitzpatrick gives us a review of this modernized version of an iconic favorite. Recently, I wanted to use the .348 for California feral hogs. In addition to hunting and fishing, he would head off on other adventures. It is on the website, but you have to look for it. The .348 was a new cartridge developed to be a one-shot-does-all, replacing all of the chamberings of the 1886 from .33 to .405. Close Menu. Both guns are chambered in 348 Win and sport 20-inch Carbine legenth barrels. Jim Taylor. The current Winchester Super-X .348/200 grain factory load (X3484) advertises a muzzle velocity of 2520 fps and muzzle energy of 2820 ft. lbs. Tips, techniques, and equipment are applied to these classroom discussions on how to become more proficient and successful at making long-range shots while hunting with AR-platform rifles. If you choose not to create or sign in to an account, you can use your $25 credit when you receive your physical card in 7-10 business days. "displaySequence" : "81201984", The Model 71 Winchesterand the .348 WCF Cartridge. Thats only speculation on my part, but I am glad I got a 20 barrel. This unusual cartridge actually uses .348 inch diameter bullets, making it a true .34 caliber (.340 bore diameter, .348 groove diameter). The Model 71 .348 Winchester was manufactured during 1986 and 1987 in rifle configuration with a 24-inch barrel, and in carbine with a 20-inch barrel. But later, something would remind dad of Henry when we were out working on the farm and he would share a story. And then there is casting. There is no Old West barrel band around the forend, it having only a blued steel cap. The rifle is a faithful reproduction of the Winchester Model 71, chambered in the original cartridge and made in 1987 as part of a limited edition run. In fact, it could be worth everything. Overall length with the 20 barrel is 38.25 inches (shorter than an M16A1 or A2) and it weighs 7.8 pounds. All ammunition will be shipped UPS GROUND ONLY ammunition can not go expedited! I think mine shoots pretty well, and better than I expected. It was brand new, still in the box with the papers and plastic wrapping it came with in 1987. Today, theres no point in my attempting meaningful 100-yard groups with either setup, but the Weaver tightened even my 50-yard groups. You can filter the list of items shown by selecting attributes. A full length magazine tube on a big rifle adds weight out front that is nice for standing still and taking a deliberate shot, but can make it more sluggish in close range workwhere this one is intended to be used. Always a heavy-bullet guy, Keith commented that the cartridge really needed a 250-grain bullet. The.348 Winchesteris an Americanriflecartridge. The maximum case length is 2.255 inches, the maximum cartridge overall length is 2.795 inches and the rim diameter is a whopping .610 inch. Winchester dropped the 20 barrel after about ten years of lackluster sales. Simi Valley, CA 93065. | The 45-70 using 425s at a stiff 1650 fps are worse than anything Ive tried in the .348. I have to agree. I have never handled a 24 barreled 71 to see, but I would think the balance point would be farther forward. The loss of the similar-sized 1895 didnt mean Winchester dropped all of the 1895s chamberings, but it did end their production of a lever action rifle in those calibers. Quantity . The .348 Winchester was most popular with hunters in Canada and Alaska, as it could be used to take down elk and moose as well as dealing with any brown bears which wanted to contest the hunters claim to their kill.

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