A close friend passes away and his widow is disposing of his hardware. He picked up a shooter Mod. 71 .348 rifle. This was a put together parts gun so it has no collector value. Problem is I am 53 and really don't think this rifle will allow me to do anything my Marlin 1895 45-70 won't do. Realistically with the 71s peep sight against the Marlin the range I can utilize is the same. Maybe 10 years ago I would grab the Winchester. Also there is really no sentimental attachment, my buddy never really cared for it.
