Home Forums Lever Action Central Big Bore Levers Who would care to talk about the Model 71?

I've not owned one yet, but I have seen and held a few at shows. I've also read many magazine articles singing the praises of the Model 71.

I think they are beautiful guns and I've been tempted more than once to buy one. Cartridge selection would be tough for me.....probably 50 Alaskan.

Well, from a standpoint of accuracy, fit and finish, I'd have to say the Browning 71 is a better rifle. I have a Browning and I have yet to see an old Winchester that has better wood to metal fit. That's not to say that I don't love the originals!

BMR,

Funny thing is that both 86 and 71 Brownings are an excellent work of art, and boy do they shoot. They just happen to be made in Japan. So much for knocking the Japanese replicas. They definately are worth the money and they are down right perfect in dimensions and quality.

rossi, I have both Brownings. After looking for some time for both, I got the 71 in Jan of this year, NIB, and the 86 just a couple of weeks ago, also new. Just shot them both yesterday and had lots of fun!

What are the 71's going for these days?

Collector grade Winchester 71 deluxe rifles are bringing north of $1800 pretty regularly, over $2000 for the most desirable configurations. Original condition shooters (80%-90% condition) from $1100 to $1600. Good condition guns that have an added recoil pad or that have been drilled for a scope are about $900 to $1100.

Should be able to find a Browning 71 for $700-900

Traded for a very nice 71 deluxe complete with Lyman reciever sight and detachable sling loops. Got it in the early Eighties. All original, have reloading equipment and shoots well. Just have never needed a rifle that big to kill deer with. Elk or bear in the timber and it would be hard to beat. It is a very nice looking rifle and just a bit on the heavy side. Never have wanted to part with it. I am tempted to get some good cast bullets and load it down to about 33WCF loading and see what kind of deer rifle it would make.

Blessed

I bought a browning 71 carbine took it to the range, WOW. Chased around for spring black bear with it, never found one large enough to bother with. I then got carried away and got the rifle version also. Has anyone cast bullets for one, I"m thinking of buying the RCBS mold for it as that's the only one I can find. I"ve never cast bullets before but just ordered some gas checks this morning so I guess I"ll learn how. Any and all advice ,experiences much appreciated. Now Im shooting Hornady and getting about 2.5" at one hundred yards, just put the receiver sight on and sure hope that helps.

which receiver sight did you get for it?

I got the Lyman from Brownells,my old time gunsmith who put it on for me was not that impressed eith their current quality control but with some finishing touches it is as the kids say "all good".

I first tried the Lyman on mine and did not like it very much, it just did not seem all that solidly mounted and seemed to have too much play to it. Now I have a Williams FP-71 on it and it is rock solid and shoots great.

How much did the sight cost and where do I order one? Thanks

I am looking to buy original sling swivels for a Deluxe Model 71. Is there any way to tell if the swivels are proper (original Winchester manufacture for Model 71 rifle?

I checked the 'Idahostatesman' website and the 71 is gone (if I did it right)