Most aesthetically pleasing firearms?

[wjv]

Wood & Steel lever guns.

But those guns from the early and mid 1800's that are earlier in this thread sure qualify as works of art!!!

 

[Red Schwinn]

My favorite, from an "It just looks great" perspective, the 1875 new army.

 

[Frank RW]

The one gun I wish I hadn't sold....



But hell, what am I going to do with a .22 pistol? And I don't keep what I don't use, so had to find a new home.
Still, she was a pretty one. Miss her a little bit.

 

[Certaindeaf]

French 1935A pistol.

 

[Dinglenutz]

Savage 99 w/ pistol grip, takedown if possible.

 

[RVTECH]

Miroku Winchester '73 Sporter does it for me - and I came close to owning one!

 

[AK0perator47]

You are ALL wrong! They are ALL aesthetically appalling and you need to get rid of them! I am willing to however, carry the burden of helping you get rid of the aesthetically unappealing firearms! I will suffer through it for I am a true friend and also a team player. In return I am willing to give you in return a hardy handshake and a complimentary picture of the supreme overlord!

 

[P7M13]

There's a thread here that I can no longer see, where most of the firearms are being held by aesthetically pleasing individuals. Honestly, don't notice the firearms at all, but they sure are aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Xaevian]

Savage 99 w/ pistol grip, takedown if possible.

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Beat me to it. Savage 99 with the schnable fore end.

 

[titsonritz]

I'm partial to WWII pistols and rifles, examples being the M1 Garand, 1903 and '03 Remingtons, 1911 etc.

Also the Thompson.

Jack

Don't forget the BAR.

 

[EHJ]

For purely aesthetic reasons - I like almost anything in a Mannlicher stock.

Kinda like legwarmers in the 70's.

 

[DirectDrive]

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As far as my modern guns ...this one for me.

A 1962 Remington Wingmaster , in 20 gauge with a 28 inch barrel and Modified Choke.
It was given to me by my Grandfather and is the first gun that I owned.
It still goes out with me each year when hunting season arrives.

While many may yawn and say Ho-Hum...its just a 870...
Sure it is a 870 , a 20 gauge on a 12 gauge receiver , deep bluing , chromed bolt and cartridge lifter and wood stocks with just a hint of figure.
A great blend of balance and looks , that works for me.
Andy

That design, I think started with the Model 11-48
It was carried over to M740/M760, M1100 and even Apache.
A modern age Hall-of-Fame proprietary design.

 

[Dinglenutz]

Beat me to it. Savage 99 with the schnable fore end.

For me, it's just lovely to look at, sleek and balanced looking. For shooting I think I'd prefer the regular forearm but damn, that Schnabel style and the way it aligns w/ the rest of the design .... mmmm.

 

[po18guy]

There are a lot of reasons to like a particular gun; features/function, reliability, accuracy, ballistic capabilities, et al. But how about guns you just find visually appealing for whatever reason; layout, design, craftmanship, color, or even those so ugly they are beautiful in their own way.

Which would be your pick(s) and why? Enjoy.

Handguns: The original Remington 51 and the pre-war Colt "The Woodsman" come to mind. Look at the graceful curvature and fine machining on even the economical Iver Johnson top-break revolvers.

 

[DirectDrive]

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The Remington 700 is a beautiful action as actions go.
I don't care for plywood stocks though.
I work with it all day long so maybe that's why ?

 

[Member 53328]

Can it truly get any sexier? All that wood talk is nonsense.

 

[Dinglenutz]

Can it truly get any sexier? All that wood talk is nonsense.

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I guess that's wood and butterfly wings?

 

[Red Schwinn]

My favorite, from an "It just looks great" perspective, the 1875 new army.

 

[po18guy]

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I held one in 1975. Then girlfriend's grandfather had it for repair. I wonder what happened to it. I will be honest: I like the 1888 and 1890 better. If Remington ever truly revives, I think they (wish they) could re-pop the 1875-1890.

 

[Triton900]

Its not historic or as unique/beautiful as whats been posted here but there is somethign about my K6S that I love (obviouslly, since I bought one) I think Kimber did a great job brining the old up to speed with design and materials. And for something a little different... inherited from my wifes Great Grandfather....