I have owned several Browning Model 71s but never an original. I am trying to change that by working out a deal for a Winchester Model 71 .348 Winchester with a 24 inch barrel. If this works out the first order of business will be to remove the scope and side mount currently on it and then send it to Tyler Gun Works and have him weld up the three holes from the mount and color case the frame and rust blue the rest of the metal. I am debating on whether to replace the wood or or just refinish the current wood and have it checkered. I will put up some “before” pictures on arrival and some “after” when Bobby is through with it. Should be a fun project.
