Re: Least Bashed.
Red Ryder BB Gun
Smith & Wesson Model 10, and Winchester Model 94 I agree with.
Colt Detective Special and Marlin 336s are two others...still...of all the guns I can think of, a Red Ryder just seems to have the least bashing.
Even folks not really into guns, have positive memories of that gun.
Think about it. No caliber war, as it is just a BB gun.
Memories of little boys and little girls with parents, or grandparents, with that gun. Oh these same boys and girls may grow up and not be into guns, hunting, or anything else. Heck, they may turn out to be anti's...just the memory of a parent or grandparent and "that Red Ryder" and "I can do it", "my turn, my turn"...etc.,
Heck even the anti's know one of the most posted movies quotes...
*smile*