348 winchester history books

Colts new single action was adopted by the army and winchester came out with their best lever action to date. Performance can range from mild or adequate to emphatic and spectacular depending on the type of bullet used. The model 71 is the successor to the winchester model 1886. Leverevolution represents a breakthrough in ammo design for lever action rifles and revolvers. Thats 5 12 years for someone to have altered the configuration to a carbine. In 1936 winchester released its new lever action rifle, the model 71.

Designed to make manufacturing a bit easier with improvements to handle the new cartridge that was introduced with it, this was the last of the bigframe leverguns made by. May 01, 2001 the history of winchester firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most famous and legendary names in history. Winchester unprimed rifle brass loads smoothly and stands up to repeated reloading. It had belonged to his dad who is also longtime gone, so i could not get any history on rifle. This may come in handy for those that need 348 brass but can not find it. Ive hunted in namibia several times with lever actions.

Souvenir purchased in the gift shop at the winchester mystery house in san jose, california. The model 71 leveraction centerfire rifle is introduced, along with the new 348 winchester cartridge. New for sale by montana ordnance company on gunsamerica 927626466. Unfollow 348 winchester to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The winchester brand is today owned by the olin corporation and the name is used under license by two subsidiaries of the herstal group. This is just conjecture on my part but something you may want to look in to. That rifle, said the store owner, belonged to floyd. Fabrique nationale fn of belgium and the browning arms company of ogden, utah, united. About model 71 winchester rifles in 1935, winchester introduced the model 71 leveraction rifle as a replacement of the 1886 as a new largebore lever action rifle. Thus far, i have found 1 rifle in 4570, and 2 rifles in 33 wcf.

You are looking at a browning, model 1871 hi grade lever action rifle chambered in. May 26, 2018 looking at penetration and expansion of out of the 50110 cartridge including the 348 winchester, penetration of packed clay 10 for the 250 grain 348 barnes bullet and the 535 grain woodleigh. The combination of the winchester model 71 rifle and 348 winchester cartridge are placed into historical context in part 1. Winchester is the only ammunition manufacturer that makes its own cartridge components from raw materials right through to the finished product. The 348 winchester shares a case head and rim diameter with the 50110 winchest. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. The deluxe model has a fancy walnut checkered pistol grip stock and they may have a short or long tang. The only calibercartridge listed was the 348 winchester, but there were a scant few made in the 33 wcf and 4570 cartridges these were the final two cartridges that were available in the model 86. The winchester repeating arms company was a prominent american maker of repeating firearms, located in new haven, connecticut. Although having been through a cost cutting exercise the action of the m71 was beefed up for the new potent cartridge, the. The 348 is very popular for elk with some of the people that like to use old lever guns. It is excellent for any north american big game in woods or brush, if the 250 grain bullet is used, but not especially suited to long range, as a result of the. Barrel has approximately 98% original finish with receiver having approximately 65%.

The barrels are 20 or 24 with a 23 magazine tube that holds 4 rounds. Gentlemen, how much, if any, is the winchester model 71 in. Weather you are buying bulk 348 winchester ammunition for target shooting or personal protection 348. The gun that built an american dynasty laura trevelyan on. Fabrique nationale fn of belgium and the browning arms company of ogden, utah, united states. For deer size game, both the hornady 200gr flat nose and the 200gr ftx offer excellent terminal performance. Another faked winchester model 71 winchester rifles. I have a 1886 winchester that was rebarrled to 348 winchester. For deer size game, both the hornady 200gr flat nose and the. It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the winchester model 71 lever action rifle. The only marking on the gun is where you put the bullets in. Winchester continued to refine firearm designs with inventors benjamin tyler henry and nelson king, and on may 22, 1866, the winchester repeating arms company was born.

The old lever actions bag includes kudu, eland, hartebeest, cheetah, oryx, springbok, and warthog. Full pistol grip stock with classic rifle forearm provides the fit and feel of original designs. Winchester firearms exports to france in world war i. This is not a collector grade its a good elk shooting gun in good used shape good bore blue nice some wear from use wood nice to normal hunting marks no cracks. The 348 barrel does not fit into the equation unless it was done after maybe 1935. Winchester had chambered the previous model 1886 for. This rifle could be ordered only with a round 24 or 20 inch barrel, the forearm and stock walnut pistolgrip stock, and shotgun butt. So my question is, 1886 winchester rechambered in 348 winchester, maybe some time in the 30s idk. The key to its innovation and performance is the patented elastomer flex tip technology of the ftx and monoflex bullets. I got the ai just before i went to africa so just started playing with it. Oliver fisher winchester, founder of winchester repeating arms company. Collector ammo page 1 petes vintage guns and ammo llc.

I collect winchester and savage lever guns, but i also use them for hunting around home. The history of winchester firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most famous and legendary names in history. Looking at penetration and expansion of out of the 50110 cartridge including the 348 winchester, penetration of packed clay 10 for the 250 grain 348 barnes bullet and the 535 grain woodleigh. It was also other than 400 rifles chambered for the. Part 2 addresses handloading the 348 winchester and the live fire experience with the model 71. It was introduced in 1936, and developed for the winchester model 71 lever rifle. Winchesters model 71 348 wcf boomer part 2 real guns a. It is excellent for any north american big game in woods or brush, if the 250 grain bullet is used, but not especially. The cartridge is a variation of the ackley and the ackley 40 degree. The winchester model 71 is a lever action built on an improved model 1886 frame. I have read that in its hay day it was used for everything.

We carry 348 winchester ammo from top brand ammo manufacturers such as federal, remington, winchester, hornady, pmc and others. I am trying to compile a list of books that are must haves and good to haves. The 250 grain will be about 2500 fps using 4064 powder. Hendershots extreme custom ammo is your best source for 348 winchester ammo. The browning reproduction pictured above is my only remaining firearm chambered in 348 winchester. I suspect it was simply that winchester wanted something new. Oliver winchester, the founder of the company, was an astute businessman who hired the best designers and gunmakers and acquired companies and patents in order to create a full range of longarms.

The model 37 singleshot shotgun is introduced, and is perfect for teaching young shooters the basics of shotgunning. Introduced in 1936 it was an upgrade of the famous model 1886. Winchester model 71 348 the firearms forum the buying. A slightly modified version of the browning designed winchester model 1886, it was only chambered for the. This is not a collector grade its a good elk shooting gun in good used shape good bore blue nice some wear from use wood nice to normal. As a further boon, the butt stock of the 71 featured a pistol grip and a straighter stock less drop at the heel to help tame recoil. He was selling because of the cost of ammo, an that it kicked like a mule with the metal butt plate. I have a 71 with 24 barrel and load the 250 grain barnes original to approximately 2300 ftsec with imr4350, winchester. Winchester leveraction rifles are known for their reliability and extreme accuracy, and the model 71 is no different. Safe to use in tubular magazines, these bullets feature higher ballistic coefficients and.

For the next 14 years, winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new. What factory loads, what bullet for handloads and what animals is it used on now. Appraise your winchester 1871 model 71 rifle, find value. The photo of the model 1895 shown is a studio shot that is the rifle. Here is a real nice older used winchester model 71 in a 348 winchester cal in good shape. Winchester begins production of nearly 300,000 model 1895 muskets for the army of czar nicholas ii of russia.

Winchesters model 71 348 wcf boomer part 2 real guns. Browning reproduction of winchester model 71 20inch barrel. You can now find these and other books through our astore. Weve been making 348 winchester ammo for almost 20 years as of this writing. It shouldnt be that hard for the current seller to find out who the winning bidder was back in 12 if he is not in on the scam. A fascinating history of the family behind the popular firearm that changed america and the world arguably the worlds most famous firearm. This is the original studio image and is unretouched. Last week, while rooting through the used guns in a sportinggoods store upstate, i chanced upon a winchester model 71 in very nice shape.