For sale is a Winchester Model 71 lever-action rifle in .348 WCF. Serial number- 17760. Mfg Dated 1940. This rifle is in great condition. A slightly modified version of the Browning-designed Winchester Model 1886, it was only chambered for the .348 Winchester round; except for an extremely rare .45-70 Government and .33 WCF. It was also the only firearm that ever used that cartridge. The Model 71 was conceived as a replacement for both the Model 1886 and Model 1895 as a complement to the Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle. The rifle and cartridge were very effective against any North American big game in heavy timber, including the great bears, if using the 250-grain bullet. It was once very popular for hunting in Canada and Alaska.
V2-B4
Barrel Length: 24
Bore condition: Good
Year Manufactured: 1940