GHD,
Those are very nice '71s. What caliber??

Is that a Skinner peep sight on the top one??

Wayne

The 71 was only chambered in one cal., 348 winchester, the bolt peep is original to the deluxe rifle right from Winchester, this one made in 1937.

The Model 71 was one of my bucket list Winchester list, but never found one I could afford. Closest was a Browning Model 86 45-70 copy. I put a Williams peep on it and it shot pretty good, but sold it before I ever scored a critter. I was always going to take it moose hunting but never drew here in Idaho. Always thought the 348 was a great all around Alaskan rifle. Have you taken any Alaskan critters with it?

Pap

I've hunted with both of them, taken Moose, no lottery here just get a tag and go hunting, also taken black bear, they are classified small game here. The 348 does the job, I just love shooting them, I grew up hunting in the North East when lever guns were popular. I also have a pre 64 model 88 in 308 cal, took a couple of Caribou with a few years back.

GHD,
The 348 is an excellent caliber. Gets the job done w/o all the "magnum bangnum" stuff.

Looking at the older calibers and you can basically say that they were excellent in pretty much every way.

The 45/70 is well over a century old and is still going strong.


Wayne

Saw the movie Wind River a few months ago, with Jeremy Renner using several guns, including a Marlin Model 1895SBL .45-70.

Enjoyed the setting and the action, with plenty of winter time outdoor scenery as the background.

I understand the movie is out on DVD now...might have to watch it again.

Larry

Larry,
One of the things about the movie Wind River is that it shows how lousy the Native Americans have been treated.

Also shows typical gov't handling of a situation by sending an ill prepared Federal Agent out,basically unprepared for the task at hand.

I would give the movie two thumbs up for basically telling it how it is.

Wayne

Larry,
No nutin' about the movie but I really like that gun and I'm very fond of the 45-70. Been looking at the new stainless steel Marlins. Octagon barrel and large loop.
Brush buster in areas where I hunt. Always had success with that caliber in a single shot Contender at close range. I think you could take a tree and a deer with a 350 grainer.

Yes, the Marlin Guide gun in 45-70 Sure looks like a good short range weapon.

Pap

Does the new Marin Guide Gun have the cross bolt safety or did they wisely not put one on it???

I think one outfit converts them into a take down model??

Wayne