M-71 Pretty Shooter becomes working gun. Pics.

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I removed the factory rear sight from my Browning Model 71 Carbine and attached a Williams FP-71.

Here it is with the front sight shroud removed with the factory rear sight.
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Here is a close up of one side of the new Williams.
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Here is the other side.
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Tomorrow, I'll sight it in.
 
blargon said:
What good is it if you can't shoot/hunt with it? I say giver' :sniper:
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I agree, but I'm pretty sure that particular gun is "collectible" and I personally don't like to hunt guns like that as it would decrease the value.

Consequently, I don't own any "collectible" guns. :)



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It is a gun, use it and have fun doing it! To me collectible guns are ones that have been used and have history behind them. (within reason of course) :D

IMO if you are worried about the decrease in value or resale value of a rifle you are involved in the wrong hobby.
 
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crazy_davey said:
IMO if you are worried about the decrease in value or resale value of a rifle you are involved in the wrong hobby.
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Collecting and hunting/shooting are two very different aspects in this hobby.

There are many collectible guns out there that would decrease in value with use or alteration. Many people collect these guns but don't hunt with them. That doesn't mean they are involved in the the wrong hobby.

I'm not a collector, but I do see the value in keeping a rare gun in good, collectible condition. That's why I don't own any guns like that, cuz I like to shoot them, not look at them. :)


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If you MUST put a rear sight on that gun, look around for a steel one and maybe have a little engraving done to the STEEL sight and reblue it. I agree that life is too short to hunt with an ugly gun, but that sight ruins it for me. Bring the sight up to the gun's level or forget it.
 
I think the Williams peep is an excellent choice for the Browning/Win 71.
Before putting it on my M71 Win, I had a Lyman 66 and it snapped from recoil.
The Williams sight is considerably stronger.
 
I used factory receiver holes to install the Williams and kept the original parts that I removed. I know that I can make it pretty any time I want by re-installing the factory sight or putting an upgrade in the rear sight slot.

John Browning invented the 1886 Winchester in 1884. The 1886 is what the Winnie 71's were based on. The Model 71 is a famous northern Canadian and Alaskan gun so I wanted to honour the menory of John by buying one of the Browning high grades. The gun also honor's the tradition of close-in bush hunting where a Williams Receiver Sight is considered by some to have an advantage over the factory sights. The Williams covers less of your sight picture and can help bring the gun to action a bit quicker.

I like the idea that a gun can be both good looking and a good shooter. However, I cannot bring myself to alter the gun by drilling holes. The Williams is made out of great aluminum, which could be polished like silver. But, a rear sight needs to be blackened to keep light reflection to a minimum.

I don't beleive that commemoratives are very good investments. Over the years that I've been watching the values (since 1976) good used originals have had a much better return on investment. I understand that Winchester 71's manufactured between 1937 and 1941 are the cream of the crop.
 
Once it is fired...it is then a shooter....no box or papers puts it in a collectors "no" value.....Take a choice ..either use it or....lose (sell) it....I personally would enjoy the gun..."value" is the pleasure a person gets from having it, and giving it a history rather than a "wallpaper" existance.
 
SuperCub said:
Collecting and hunting/shooting are two very different aspects in this hobby.

There are many collectible guns out there that would decrease in value with use or alteration. Many people collect these guns but don't hunt with them. That doesn't mean they are involved in the the wrong hobby.

I'm not a collector, but I do see the value in keeping a rare gun in good, collectible condition. That's why I don't own any guns like that, cuz I like to shoot them, not look at them. :)


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I understand that. But if the guy wants to use it who are you to say he shouldn't? I am sure he knows the consequences of his actions and obviously doesn't care. Besides its a Browning lever gun :puke: ;) :D

Shoot the barrel off of that thing buddy and have fun doing it! :50cal:
 
Winnipeg Toymaker said:
Once it is fired...it is then a shooter....no box or papers puts it in a collectors "no" value.....Take a choice ..either use it or....lose (sell) it....I personally would enjoy the gun..."value" is the pleasure a person gets from having it, and giving it a history rather than a "wallpaper" existance.
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And that is exactly why I use my M71 Winchester, its a dream to carry, woderful balance, not too heavy, and most of all it hits hard enough to be a reliable companion wherever I hunt.
 
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