Browning Model 71 Grade I Carbine .348 Win, 20" Barrel, 1987 Miroku Reproduction with Receiver Aperture Sight
This Browning Model 71 Grade I Carbine is a mid-1980s reproduction manufactured by Miroku in Japan, with Browning's "PR" date code indicating 1987 production. Chambered in .348 Win. with a 20-inch carbine barrel, it features a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight and a hooded bead front sight. Approximately 13,000 Model 71 rifles were produced in this Browning run, adding context for buyers seeking a clean, well-configured example with its original rear sight included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows some scattered scratches and small blemishes on surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning Model 71 owner’s manual/booklet
- Receiver-mounted aperture (peep) sight, installed
- Factory barrel rear sight (original), removed and bagged
Built by Miroku in Japan for Browning’s 1980s reproduction series, this Grade I Carbine preserves the classic Model 71 format with modern precision. The "PR" date code confirms 1987 production within an approximate total run of 13,000 rifles.
The carbine-length 20-inch steel barrel is finished in blued steel and paired with a polished blued steel receiver. It feeds from a tubular magazine with a 4+1 capacity and uses a side loading gate. The barrel is rollmarked "BROWNING MODEL 71 CALIBER .348 WIN." with the address "Browning Arms Co. Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q."
Sighting is set up for clarity and speed with a receiver-mounted aperture (peep) rear sight and a hooded bead front sight. The factory barrel rear sight has been removed, and the barrel’s rear-sight dovetail is neatly plugged with a blank; the original rear sight is included in the sale.
The rifle is stocked in walnut with a straight comb, pistol-grip profile, and uncheckered surfaces. Sling swivel studs are installed. Length of pull measures 13.5. Overall fit and finish reflect Browning’s Grade I configuration and Japanese manufacture quality.