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WINCHESTER MODEL 71 348 WCF MFG 1936

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER MODEL 71 348 WCF MFG 1936
SERIAL NUMBER 8743 BARREL 24" CALIBER 348 WCF MANUFACTURED 1936. Introduced as an updated and improved model 1886 Winchester rifle. Chambered in the powerful 348 Winchester cartridge it quickly became a favored big game rifle in the Northern regions of North America. Round barrel with 1/2 magazine with semi-beavertail forend and smooth pistol grip stock with steel checkered butt plate. Ramped blade front sporting sight with elevation adjustable sporting rear sight. Rifle is machined to accept the Bolt Peep that is now missing. CONDITION. Good with 30% blue finish remaining on barrel and magazine. Receiver retains 40% blue finish with balance worn from carry use. Bore is very good with sharp rifling. The action operates properly. The stocks have been refinished at a prior period. C&R