Most aesthetically pleasing firearms?

[Juniper9mm]

I think all the chinese aks are good looking. I want to do something like this with a mak-91. I've only ever seen one of those breaks for sale once though.

Me too. I've always had a soft spot for the Chinese firearms in general.

 

[po18guy]

I think all the chinese aks are good looking. I want to do something like this with a mak-91. I've only ever seen one of those breaks for sale once though.

I completely missed out on the Valmet .223s when they were only "expensive."

 

[titsonritz]

I've never considered an AK "aesthetically pleasing", that doesn't make me like them any less. They're badass weapons.

 

[Expert308]

The older Winchester lever-action designs (1866 through 1886). Some examples of the Kentucky long rifles are absolutely gorgeous. A model 70 or 700 with nice wood, elevated comb and hooded front sight (no scope). In handguns, a 6" Colt Python or 5.5" Peacemaker.

 

[tac]

Aesthetically pleasing?

Howsabout this, from 1858?


Or this, from 1859?

Or even this one, from 1862..............................the Short rifle,

and the long rifle.

 

[po18guy]

Aesthetically pleasing?

Howsabout this, from 1858?

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Or this, from 1859?
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Or even this one, from 1862..............................the Short rifle,
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and the long rifle.
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No less than Ernest Hemingway wrote of "the comfort of the checked wood stock"

 

[Dr Prepper]

You just saved me some typing.

Several manufacturers that were not firearms manufacturers answer the patriotic call and did what had to be done to gear up for the war effort, but that was back in the day when your average countryman wasn't too busy selling out to China to make a buck.

too bad we don't live in that America today. instead most of these companies are owned by feckless shills denouncing their countries patriots.

since i saw no requirement for ownership i present the best of everything, a little new a little old and very tasteful and artfully done.
here's a few of my fav's as far as aesthetics (i realize some of it is also psychologically aesthetically appealing for me)
and one for chuckles.

 

[barnabus1999]

Wood? Ya Want Wood?
Here Ya go!

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Thats what I needed to see this morning nice

 

[Boboclown]

How's this.

 

[barnabus1999]

The original M16A1

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Thank you. I had a m16 bb gun when I was 13. Took some hard work and patience and now at 47 I have the original. It's satisfying to finally get what you want. Especially when people told me it cost too much or not worth the effort.

In fact, I am getting her out of the closet now. Nice to have this forum and know their are others with similar tastes.

 

[barnabus1999]

Polished blue steel and oiled wood, especially on a fine vintage revolver by S&W or Colt (I'm a Smith guy, but they're both good).

I also prefer S&W revolvers but have been interested in a python. Do you own one also?

 

[barnabus1999]

my build its gonna be worthy of getting carved up
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Can you post another when you get the build done? Looks interesting the gun metal grey.

 

[FireArm]

Can you post another when you get the build done? Looks interesting the gun metal grey.

Raw aluminum, stainless steel, and NiCkel Boron.
And yes I will.

 

[barnabus1999]

I like to change out the ladies depending on my mood. Currently:
70's Browning 12g made in Japan and Colt SAA with Buffalo horn grips.

 

[Xaevian]

Thats what I needed to see this morning nice

Morning wood?

 

[barnabus1999]

Morning wood?

At least somebody is funny on here. Good to see folks from other states dropping in.

Saw the Brando references. What is that thought/philosophy called when one dreams of ruling hell? Paradise Lost. Been reading Milton today. Sorry for the hijack.

 

[David Wilson]

I also prefer S&W revolvers but have been interested in a python. Do you own one also?

As a matter of fact...

 

[barnabus1999]

As a matter of fact...
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How do you feel about this relationship long term? Do the two girls get along or do you take them out separately? Do you like one more and why?

 

[RobMa]

MP5... nuff said...

 

[Bon Sauvage]

To me it would be a "Pennsylvania longrifle" (flintlock) that has been converted to percussion. The long, flowing, graceful lines of the longrifle married to the smaller percussion lock really does it for me.