Most aesthetically pleasing firearms?

[tac]

I recently discovered color case hardened finishes. They look great on 1911s, lever-actions, and revolvers

Also looks good on an older-style rifle.....

 

[po18guy]

Unknown makers of WWII militaria.



Gives a whole new meaning to "Light 'em up"

 

[FireArm]

my build its gonna be worthy of getting carved up

 

[The Heretic]

I recently discovered color case hardened finishes. They look great on 1911s, lever-actions, and revolvers

Never really cared for it on any item.

 

[AK0perator47]

Never really cared for it on any item.

I thought I was the only one that didn't like them either

 

[Natty Bumpo]

 

[The Heretic]

I thought I was the only one that didn't like them either

I generally prefer more utilitarian finishes - such as matte dark colors - I like the matte parkerizing look on many guns, even revolvers and lever actions. I like high gloss blueing but I worry about rust. I don't care for much for matte or highly polished stainless and I don't care for chrome or nickel unless it is matte. I do like the gray matte stainless or titanium/scandium finishes.

 

[po18guy]

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Excellent. Are you a member at the Colt Forum? Which year is this fine example? Original or high speed mainspring housing?

 

[Natty Bumpo]

Excellent. Are you a member at the Colt Forum? Which year is this fine example? Original or high speed mainspring housing?

Photo of the Series One, Colt Woodsman Sport taken from the Internet. One of JMB's finest designs.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Unknown makers of WWII militaria.

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Gives a whole new meaning to "Light 'em up"

Another couple of companies were Oldsmobile who made heavy machine guns, and cannon as well as the M-2 and M-3 parts, any heavy stampings used for firearms likely came from Olds. Then there was Fairbanks Morse who made far more then low speed Engines! They were/are owned by parent company Colt Heavy industries and were part of the weapon design and prototyping for Colt weapon series production.

 

[2506]

In the modern world, I would place a Ruger Number 1-S at the head of the list. Strong, great design, and pleasing to the eye.
Best,
Gary

Getting mine back from Regan Nonneman any day now.

 

[tac]

Not quite guns as we know them, Jim, but Packard built the engines for these legendary WW2 fighters....turn up the volume!!!

 

[Akx39]

Definitly helps when they put it under the right lighting

 

[arentol72]

Walther P5 Compact.
There is just something about the sleekness of the design and lines on this gun. These particular grips take to another level as well.

The full size and the P5 lang are also great, but this is the best because the barrel isn't sticking out the front breaking up the line.

 

[po18guy]

There is something classic about the proportions and profile of a double-action revolver. Add some ergonomic stocks and it points very naturally. Late 60s S&W Model 30-1 with about 25 rounds through it. I hope to change that.

EDIT: Little back story. This was mom's in .32 S&W Long. Dad bought it for her as he thought a .38 Spl would be too much. Imagine that! How times have changed.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Only the sexiest revolver ever made!

 

[po18guy]

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Only the sexiest revolver ever made!

Sally Struthers agrees, and so do I.

 

[2ndtimer]

Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel and Goncala Alves Target grips.

 

[Juniper9mm]

Polytech Legend National Match. Not mine but just like it:

 

[Akx39]

Polytech Legend National Match. Not mine but just like it:


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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.