For sale is a Winchester Model 71 lever-action rifle in .348 WCF. Serial number- 5136. Mfg Dated 1936. This rifle is in good condition and features a long tang and comes with a Redfield Lo-Pro 3-9x Scope with a Williams mount. 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. Note: Forearm is chipped on forearm and it appears a hole and been drilled in the magazine tube to possibly mount a sling stud. The optic appears to us to be in good working condition but we do not guarantee perfect working order.
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Barrel Length: 24
Bore condition: Good
Year Manufactured: 1936