Winchester Model 71

[rbertalotto]

Always wanted to add a Winchester Model 71 to the barn..........Just never found an original that I could justify buying.

Purgatory Pic runs a local gun shop and he calls me when stuff I might be interested shows up. Well a fellow wanted to relieve himself of a Browning Model 71 that he only fired 6 rounds through!

Paul offered me a "can't refuse" price and I picked the Model 71 up today.

It is beautiful. Only fired 6 rounds so the PO says. Came with box, owners booklet, a set of RCBS dies, shell holder and one cartridge......It has a Lyman peep site installed. Does anyone know if these were drilled and tapped at the factory for a receiver mounted sight?

As soon as it stops raining I'll take some pictures and post them.

But here is the good part......

After picking up the rifle, I went a 1/2 mile down the road to another friends gun shop......and what do I see on the shelf.......



Commemorative Browning Model 71 ammo......348 Winchester

Amazing the stuff he has in that shop!  Sold the box full of loaded ammo for $25

Can't wait to give it some range time!

[Jake C]

Good for you! Always great when the stars align, so to speak. Enjoy your rifle!