Winchester 71 carbine

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:42 am

Did anyone get this one? I called and it was already gone.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Winchest ... 71+carbine

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Fri May 11, 2012 12:10 am

No, totally NOT original. Aftermarket short barrel.

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Fri May 11, 2012 12:33 am

Mike, other than the price what was the giveaway on the aftermarket barrel?

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Fri May 11, 2012 8:00 am

A lot more character on that one than a new reproduction though --- i like it

(but naturally, would have liked it more at $800 )

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Fri May 11, 2012 9:06 am

Walker wrote:Mike, other than the price what was the giveaway on the aftermarket barrel?

The heavy diameter and the non-Winchester ramp.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Fri May 11, 2012 9:19 am

Here's my thinking on this 71---"Assumming" that the stock was not cut, it would be a joke to put on the proper buttplate. Original barrels are all over the internet for 2 c-notes, so for about 14 c-notes, one could have a decent "original" Model 71.------Sometimes it ain't worth the aggravation, unless you could beat the guy down for a $800 out the door price.-------------Sixgun

getitdone1 · Post by **getitdone1** » Fri May 11, 2012 10:47 am

A good example of why it's a much better bet to buy a Browning Model 71 carbine.

It will nearly always be in better condition and for like condition you'll pay 1/2 or less. More likely 1/4 !

You're much more assured of a gun in very good condition.

Don

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Fri May 11, 2012 11:33 am

Mike D. wrote: The heavy diameter and the non-Winchester ramp.

Thanks Mike

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Fri May 11, 2012 12:39 pm

Thanks guys, I know I should be looking at browning for the price. That's about the only carbine model 71 in my budget.

getitdone1 · Post by **getitdone1** » Sat May 12, 2012 12:15 pm

Walker,

I just did a search for a Browning 71 carbine. Took awhile to find one not sold and here it is.

Appears 1000-1300 is the present price range for one in very good to like new condition.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =286107957

Don

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Sun May 13, 2012 2:05 pm

Not a bad BIN price, Don. If someone "needed" they should be all over that carbine.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Mon May 14, 2012 10:29 am

Mike D. wrote:Not a bad BIN price, Don. If someone "needed" they should be all over that carbine.

I sold mine for $400--new in box. But............that was when they first came out. I only had it for a week and that "Made in Japan" bothered me so much I sold it for what I had in it.---------Sixgun

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