WINCHESTER ~ MODEL 71 ~ .348 W.C.F.

The Winchester Model 71 was a lever-action rifle introduced in 1935[1] and discontinued in 1958. The rifle and cartridge were very effective against any North American big game in heavy timber, including the great bears, if using the 250-grain (16 g) bullet. It was once very popular for hunting in Canada and Alaska. Serial Number - 42956 = 1954 mfg.