Both have been an anomaly to me as they both seemed an idea after the glory days of the lever action was past. I did get a Model 1895 in 40-72 and like it much more than I ever figured I would, as the 1895 never appealed to me with the box magazine and lines of a single barrel.

The 40-72 is now a favorite and I will be using it plenty in the future. The 71, however, has still not enticed me at all and even though I love the 1886, the 71 just doesn't do it.

I would stay away from a rebounding hammer on any one of these old rifles as they are almost as bad as a plastic stock. With so many good chamberings in 1886 rifles, I don't ever see me getting a 348...

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