My Latest Lever Browning 71

Lorne · #1 04-18-2010, 07:17 AM

I just picked up this Browning model 71 High Grade Carbine in 348.There sure do have nice wood on them.The question is to shoot it or not.Any idea how many of these were made

m88.358wn · #2 04-18-2010, 07:36 AM

Shoot it! Wouldn't take it through the brush or on wet day's.

honda450 · #3 04-18-2010, 07:39 AM

Nice looking lever. There were 3000 of them made. So my source says.

leo · #4 04-18-2010, 07:42 AM

To shoot or not to shoot. Hmmm? I bought a high grade Winchester for my father (fathers day gift)about 25 years back. My dad loved that gun so much , he never took it out of the closet

.I actually wished he had hunted with it, then it would have meant something too me. As it is ,I sold it after he passed away. Long story short, did you buy it as an investment, or because the gun bug bit you and you wanna hunt with it?

Lorne · #5 04-18-2010, 07:50 AM

With all the guns I have owned I have never bought one for an investment.I don't think a guy will get rich using guns as an investment.I think its time to look for some brass and dies.

jaylow? · #6 04-18-2010, 08:16 AM

shes pretty! but she was only made for one thing.

jaybull · #7 04-18-2010, 08:25 AM

Thats a nice rifle! It would look real good beside a dead elk in a picture. Should make that happen.lol

leo · #8 04-18-2010, 08:26 AM

I thought there was another model with a steel crescent butt plate ? That would get your attention

oldgutpile · #9 04-18-2010, 08:50 AM

What a great find! Had a browning remake of the 71 myself a few years back and regret selling it. Took my first three elk with it and a couple of deer. makes a great bush gun, with lots of "oomph" for the big stuff.
Even though it makes a great bush/elk gun, I dont know if I would have the heart to scuff that baby up!