Home Forums Lever Action Central Big Bore Levers Winchester 95 vs Winchester 71

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...

Anyone try the Turnbull Fast fire mount. Looks pretty great to me.

http://www.turnbullmfg.com/product/fastfire-ii-receiver-mount-model-1886model-71/

I guess because it says Turnbull, it is great, but that certainly doesn't add to the appearance of the gun...

I have a 1903 5xxxx sn. M1895 in .30-40 Krag- it is the Sporting Rifle with the std. 24" round barrel, 100% as pictured on page 80 of the Schwing Pocket Guide book- published 2004 by Krause Publications- 90% original blue, no rust or pits, bore like a mirror, 95% shellac finish on buttstock and forearm- NO buggered or FUBARed screws, original steel crescent curve bp- No alterations from factory std (scope mounts, sling swivel studs, etc.) My 2014- 35th edition of the Blue Book (S.P. Fjestad) shows this in 90% condition as having a value of $4300- is this a realistic asking price today? I have fotos available, and also, for those who peruse the Cabela's Gun Library BBS- Cabela's Gun Library in Christiana DE has one almost identical to mine- except mine does NOT have the blueing wear on the receiver top bar, as does their M1895--reference number is 45903125. If you wish to see the fotos, send me a pm through this BBS-thanks for the input.

My favorite Winchesters are the 1895, 1886, 71, and 64. I haven't owned any yet, but all of the above are on my wish list (with the 95, 86 and 71 taking prescience)

I have 2 95 carbines, a 30-40 from central NH and a 303 that I bought in northern VT, but it came out of the Eastern Townships of southeastern QC. I don't really care for them, haven't shot either of them in at least 30 years.

I also have 4 71s, 2 deluxe rifles and 2 carbines. They were part of my Father's collection that I kept. They were in the collection for as long as I can remember and I'm pretty sure that they haven't been shot in over 50 years.