Hopefully, we can serve you all. Check local laws before ordering. The Model 71 was provided with a tubular "half magazine" that held four cartridges and protruded only a couple of inches from the front of the forend. The box-magazine Savage 99 offered serious competition for the 86, as did Marlins side-eject rifles. in the model 71. 220gr Barnes Orig FN, 250gr Barnes Orig FN, 200gr Horn FN, 200gr Hornady FP, 220gr Fury Bullet FNSP. Thanks! Dad remembered that number only because an uncle had a Chevrolet around that time with a 348 engine. The stocks were relatively short and they had too much drop at comb and heel for my slender face to establish a quick cheek weld with iron sights, let alone an elevated telescopic sight. The open top receiver ejects upward by means of a fixed ejector, making conventional (receiver top) scope mounting impractical. Heavy 348 Winchester Ammo - 250 gr. The rear sight is a square-notch semi-buckhorn leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. 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. In 1962, the 150 and 250 grain bullet weights were discontinued. CONTACT BASS PRO SHOPS. Mechanics:The action functions correctly. A sliding, top tang safety and a rebounding hammer were added to these most recent Model 71s. The 150 grain deer load exhibited poor sectional density and a low ballistic coefficient that caused it to rapidly shed velocity. Black Dog Ammunition reserves the right to cancel any order where the customer has not abided by our Terms and Conditions. There may not have been ten heads on that wall, but it seemed like a huge collection to a four year old like me. Due to Department of Transportation regulations, we cannot accept returns on Ammunition. I also understand that if I attempt to have product shipped to these restricted areas, my order will be cancelled, and I will be subject to paying a 10% cancellation fee. Only 3000 of these guns were made over a two-year period, this one being #01391. The .348 was originally intended as an all-around woods cartridge for use on Class 2 and Class 3 North American big game (from deer to moose). The case goes into the chamber easily, and it comes out easily. I prefer the look and feel of the longer barrel, which invariably had a four-round half-magazine. This is the same strong system used in the Model 1886 and it is a very smooth action. If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. Trajectory tables show that when zeroed at 200 yards, the 200 grain Power Point bullet strikes 2.9 inches high at 100 yards and 13.0 inches low at 300 yards. This isnt a big deal to me because 250-grain .348 bullets are almost non-existent, and for the hunting purposes I have for this rig, I dont need them. If your order it less than $25, you can use the remaining balance on another order by choosing to Redeem CLUB Points area within checkout. Browning made Standard and High Grades and made each of them in both 20 and 24 barrels. Maximum firepower ammo. The ultra-modern Model 70 bolt action was due any day (and was actually supposed to be out before the 71 but it didnt work out that way and the 71 beat the 70). 47,254 Model 71s were manufactured between 1935 and 1957. Of course this is Brownings version of the Winchester 71. 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. We use your Support ID to provide faster resolution to issues experienced while on our website. The .348 has the appeal of a classic muscle car but at the same time, it has a practical element to it, the potential to be a solid working hack for the bush hunter. Or in the woods behind the cabin. It is excellent for any North Americanbig gamein woods or brush, if the 250 grain bullet is used, but not especially suited to long range (400 yards and beyond) as a result of the need to use flat-nose slugs due to the Model 71s tubular magazine. 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. Our single 348 Winchester load operates at or under the old SAAMI guideline of 43,000 CUP, so it is safe to use in any/all rifles thusly chambered, that arein normal operating condition. It is on the website, but you have to look for it. 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. Winchester offers loaded ammunition with a 200 grain Silvertip bullet, and Hornady makes a good 200 grain soft point .348 bullet for reloading. There is no erosion in the bore. Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 6 monthly interest-free payments. Performance can range from mild or adequate to emphatic and spectacular depending on the type of bullet used. Thanks Buffalo Bore ! The following additional restrictions apply: CA: All ammo to State of California must be shipped to an FFL or a Registered Ammunition Seller. Lock, Stock & Barrel Investments I had a really good early Deluxe, long-tang with bolt-mounted aperture, but a gent offered me a Standard with Pachmayr side mount, vintage Weaver K2.5 and a treasure trove of ammo. I have never handled a 24 barreled 71 to see, but I would think the balance point would be farther forward. This is a limted edition Grade 1 71 Carbine and was only made 1. Until Hornadys FTX flex tip pointed bullets, 300 yards with a good peep sight is a fairly easy shot (Factory-loaded, midrange trajectory at 200 yards (180m) is 2.9in (7.4cm) for the 150-grain (9.7g) bullet, 3.6in (9.1cm) for the 200-grain (13g) round, and 4.4in (11cm) for the 250-grain (16g) slug.) 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. )20 Round Box. Winchester does periodic runs of 200-grain .348, and in 2019 Hornady added a 200-grain .348 to its LeverEvolution line. Markings: The left of the barrel is marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. 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. Introduced in 1935, the Model 71 was a simplified version of John Browning's 1886 Winchester, the lever gun he designed to shoot heavy black powder cartridges. And (this may be why Swift is making these)- This rimmed, bottleneck, centerfire cartridge is based on a necked-down .50-110 case. Not that the straight-sided blunt-bulleted cartridges are hard to load, but the .348 seems easier. The Browning version was a limited production model only. Who made a homogeneous alloy .348? Big but beautiful, with clean, elegant lines and a smooth action. 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. If your application was successful, you should receive your CLUB Card in the mail within 7-10 days. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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. Browning Model 71 "High Grade" rifle chambered in 348 Winchester. The high grade Walnut does have a few signs of wear in the finish, but presents very well. He would take a boat down a river just to see what was there. The box has some minor scuff marks and has minor peeling at one end. This rifle is in excellent condition with just a very few small stock dings. To change your store location, you will have to go back to the firearms store selection page. Your address will still go on the order address. These sights bring a bunch of money by themselves. Ive heard some say this whacks their face more than an 86 in recoil, but others say its width and gradual curve makes the blow easier to take. by W. Todd Woodard. But I dont blame that on any perceived fault of the 71 in particular. If he heard fish were biting in Missouri or moose were spotted in Canada, he would be gone and take only what supplies were in his car trunk or truck bed. 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. Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing, Barnes, Frank C., ed. Winchester Ammunition offered a special run of factory loads then almost immediately announced the discontinuation of the .348 cartridge. Why not use a Nickel Steel barrel and action and load the 45-70 hotter, for example? Our system automatically emails out tracking numbers on the orders we ship each day, however, because these emails are coming from a corporation shopping cart, many of these emails may go to your spam folder..please look there. Some lever actions can be funny when operated at odd angles, and upside down is out of the question since they would allow the fresh cartridge to fall right out the top. If the light was good, I could shoot to a couple of hundred yards. | It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the Winchester Model 71 lever action rifle. Browning Model 71 Carbine 348 Winchester Grade 1 & High Grade In Box Unfired Collector Quality Description: Description: Up for sale is a beautiful Grade 1 Browning Model 71 & a Hi Grade Model 71. Description The .348 Winchester is an American rifle cartridge. This rifle is in about Excellent condition with about 99% of its metal finish remaining, and there are only a few light marks in the wood. Yes, I have a 71. OK, so its a fine rifle. Please leave us alone so we can serve all of you. In Stock. The 1886 was the largest of the Winchester lever rifle actions. 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. Please do not contact us and ask for tracking numbers or when will my ammo ship? What kind of guns did he have? Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. I think mine shoots pretty well, and better than I expected. Your new CLUB Card has been saved to your wallet. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-plus condition. I used Model 71s for a lot of wild hog hunting, for black bears and for this and that. Manufactured only 3000 in 1986 and 1987. Sold For: $1,352. _________________, IL: No ammo to Chicago. The big 1886-type lever action could survive, but only in a modernized form, with a new model name, and with a jazzed-up cartridge. One of the Model 71 improvements was to replace the original leaf mainspring (hammer spring) of the 1886 to a more durable coil spring, which made cocking the hammer lighter and the trigger pull smoother. No other rifle was ever offered in .348 by Winchester (although Uberti has made some 400 rifles chambered for the .348 in the Cimarron 1885 Hi-Wall in 2005-06), and it has been supplanted by the .358 Winchester (in the Model 88). Close Menu. Ruger Revolvers and 45 Colt +P Ammunition, HEAVY 10MM OUTDOORSMAN Handgun Ammunition, Heavy .38 Special +P Pistol and Handgun Ammo. In the mid-70s a Kansas City friend had a Deluxe with aperture for sale, and I bought it, along with dies and bullets. These were only made for 2 years, '86-'87. I cant speak to larger game, but this bullet is awesome on hogs. Scopes came into common use after World War II, and its a challenge to scope a top-eject rifle like the 71. However, if I wanted to continue to hunt with a .348, my older eyes needed a scope. By the way, although people call the 20 Model 71s carbines, Winchester didnt. I had to fix that. Make sure to use the correct ammunition in your gun. Please refine your selection. 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). Also, rifle shooters were starting to understand the importance of bullet aerodynamics, and like all tubular-magazine rifles, the 71 was restricted to blunt-nose bullets for safety reasons. by John T. Amber. There isnt a huge choice of either loaded .348 Winchester ammunition or bullets to handload. The .348 Winchester is an American rifle cartridge. Barrels were rifled one turn in 12 inches. Our Assessment: This is a Browning Model 71 lever action rifle with a 20 barrel chambered in .348 Winchester. What a fitting rifle for an outdoorsman. / MADE IN JAPAN and BROWNING MODEL 71 CALIBER .348 WIN. It was brand new, still in the box with the papers and plastic wrapping it came with in 1987. 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 bull didn%u2019t make it 50 yards after the shot and it had a full pass through. Sold as a 2 rifle set, 2nd rifle can be viewed online - Browning Model 71 Cabela's ID # 8818820. CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This rifle CAN be transferred in California. However, when I picked a Model 71 off the shelf at my local gun dealer and shouldered it for the first time, I realized that if I ever wanted another lever action rifle, this had to be the one. It swings off to allow unimpeded use of open sights. The Browning reproduction pictured above is my only remaining firearm chambered in 348 Winchester. The available ammunition bears some mention before I get into the shooting. Thanks again BB. 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"); The .348 has one of the most rapidly tapering bodies of any cartridge made. I dont understand that. .348 on left, .45-70 on right. Id think that would be one good bullet whatever the weight. The .348 should be flatter shooting, but so are a lot of rifles/calibers. Best ammunition for rifles and guns for sale. That magazine holds four rounds, making the 71 a five-shooter. All metal parts were machined from steel. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. . Strictly Business. Checkout with your new Bass Pro Shops CLUB Card and earn points on your order. 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. I handloaded Barnes Original 250-grain bullets, using them for bison, black bear and nilgai. / MADE IN JAPAN and BROWNING MODEL 71 CALIBER .348 WIN. Whether it's a hunting rifle, tactical AR, or 22 rifle, we've got it! That covers the most common supply. In designing the .348, Winchester started with the .50-110 case, which had the largest head and rim of any rimmed lever action cartridge. Strictly big bore. 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. Thats it. It may feel better or worse, and that will depend on the shooters idea of recoil. The .348 also served as the basis for the .50 Alaskan and .500 Linebaugh cartridges.[3][4]. Browning made them for less than a year across 1986-1987 only, and in similar variations as Winchester. Mine is not an original Winchester however, but a Browning reproduction. It was simply the next rifle designed after the Model 70 bolt action, thus it became the Model 71. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. There is no erosion in the bore. Stock style and barrels differed, but cosmetically and almost mechanically, it is an 86, although few parts are interchangeable. 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. The initial result scared me, producing more than 3,000 fps and flattened primers. I worked up loads and shot ground squirrels with them (devastating! In designing the .348, Winchester started with the .50-110 case, which had the largest head and rim of any rimmed lever action cartridge. The worst pounding I ever got was from a 7mm Remington Magnum, and this includes comparing to 45-70s and 375 H&H Magnums. Browning Model 71 "High Grade" rifle chambered in 348 Winchester. 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. They say it is drilled and tapped for a receiver (peep) sight. The balance point when empty is right on the front half of the receiver, where its rounded to fit the hand for carrying. Jim Taylor. A guy who makes gas checks asked on a forum if anyone had a .348 rifle to try some new checks he was making, and I volunteered. It is a Browning 71 in 348 Winchester. SKU : P00252712. After WWII, my dad went to work as a farmhand for a man named Henry. Henry died a few years before I was born so I never knew him, but he sounded like he was like the local Ted Williams when it came to the outdoors. Over the same period, they sold over 1.1 million Model 94s. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Anything with the power of the .45 and .50 bores cannot have a very flat trajectory unless loaded so heavy the recoil would be murder. Unleaded bullets are required for hunting, so this was a problem. They considered them both rifles, but with different barrel lengths. He probably considered it overpowered, but Id love to know the circumstances and which bullet he used. Also, no other factory cartridge ever used the 0.348-inch bullet. It was based on the large 1886 lever action. Always a heavy-bullet guy, Keith commented that the cartridge really needed a 250-grain bullet. While some in the company wanted to hold onto the lever actions and cartridges that made Winchester what it was, a lot of others wanted to get away from anything that sounded old-fashioned. If you're looking for a way to easily store or transport ammo, check out our selection of . Those locking bolts went straight up and down on the 1886, but are slanted slightly rearward on the 71. Our Assessment:This is a Browning Model 71 lever action rifle with a 24 barrel chambered in .348 Winchester. Designed to make manufacturing a bit easier with improvements to handle the new cartridge that was introduced . Shop with your new CLUB Card and start earning CLUB Points today! 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B Model 71 rifles came with a round 24 inch barrel and short rifles (carbines) were supplied with a round 20 inch barrel. Why would it matter, and when would you operate it upside down? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Over the decades, Ive owned six or seven rifles/carbines chambered for 348 Win. at 100 yd., but my rifle seems to be heat sensitive. The 71 action looks just like it, but seems really wide and hefty in comparison. The Model 1895 was dropped around this time also, so the 71 would effectively replace two rifles. Field Proven rifle and gun ammo. Please try again at a later time. This ammo is safe to use in any Winchester or Browning Model 71 that is in good condition. Winchester dropped the 20 barrel after about ten years of lackluster sales. It was a pretty exotic thing to hunt and fish in other states at that time, so he was a regular celebrity among the local hunters and fishermen. Description: Browning Model 71 .348 Winchester. There are no chips or cracks. you can get loaded ammunition from Buffalo Bore, using a 250 grain bonded jacketed flat nose at 2250 fpsand running around $80 for 20. Thank you for your understanding. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition. { Hornady offers the 200-grain FTX and a 200-grain roundnose InterLock as component bullets, but few other mainstream choices remain. You do not need an FFL to purchase ammunition online. This rifle features a game scene on each side of the receiver. The markings are clear. Mine have all been rifles. It was called the Model 98A Bolt Peep sight (Similar 98 variations were made for other Winchesters). Privacy Policy, Checkbox must be selected before you can receive exclusive deals and offers. Nothing to complain about there. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. The slick tapered case slips easily into the side loading gate, aligned and guided in by the groove machined into the gate. You can contact Customer Service by calling 800-300-1723. The 71 will smack you at the bench, but it isnt terrible. All rights reserved. DOES BBA MAKE AMMO TO SAAMI SPECIFICATIONS? } That's. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. I dont use lever actions all the time, but I love them dearly. 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. The Browning sales went similar. I have a terrible time seeing open sights, so I mounted a Lyman peep sight on the rear, and replaced its aperture with a Merit adjustable iris aperture. Winchester introduced the Model 71 in 1935 or 1936, depending on where you read about it. Simi Valley, CA 93065. You might even call it a sacrifice. The rear sight is a square-notch semi-buckhorn leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. Availability . Today, the 200-grain bullet is the primary remaining choice. This question stems from sight makers not listing the 71 in their charts. You can filter the list of items shown by selecting attributes. Hammer had in stock its 162-grain Shock Hammer copper-alloy .348, flat-pointed with a large nose cavity. I suspect it was simply that Winchester wanted something new. . People who bought them, and there werent that many, bought them with a specific use in mind: Hunting mean animals in tight spaces. The LOP measures 13 1/8 from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. 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. But what is it for? And that isnt bad. I think what it is, is a great medium bore, short to perhaps mid-range rifle cartridge. You dont see that much. 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. Although not a lever-action guy, Jack OConnor wrote kindly of the 71 and, in the late 1930s he used the .348 to take one of his desert bighorns. Sharp, quick recoil bothers me a lot more that a heavy slamming push. The forend is wider than usual for a lever action, just wide enough to keep it from feeling like holding a broomstick like many lever actions, yet not too wide. So this created a rarity in the history of sporting rifles and self-contained metallic cartridges: The Model 71 was never chambered to any cartridge except .348, and the .348 was never factory-chambered to any rifle other than the 71. So please save us both the time. I think I still have the box for the rifle but I am not positive. 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