Here is an easy question: What is the prettiest gun for you to look at?

[JeffG]

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That's about my favorite too.

I am particularly attracted to fine double rifles and sxs shotguns.

That's a beauty!!

 

[BrocLuno]

Hand gun => Blued Colt Python with 6" barrel and nice cocobolo target grips

Long gun => Older Marlin 336 Stainless with medium figured walnut furniture in deep matte

I don't own either one, but still pleasing to the eye. Maybe someday ...

 

[RON in PA]

Colt 1860 and 1861 revolvers
Beretta model 1934 and model 92/M9

 

[Deanimator]

It's a tossup between a Bergmann M1896, a Luger M1900, and a Triple Lock Smith

 

[Old Dog]

For centerfire rifles, I've always loved the classic Win Model 70 Featherweight with the fleur-de-lis checkering and Schnabel fore-end (in rifles, the Pininfarina Ferrari design) -- My grail rifle is an Ultra-Grade in .270 or .30-06 (below pic is not mine, mine is a 1984 vintage in .30-06). But -- the prettiest production rifle out there in my humble opinion.

 

[bluejeans]

Mine would have to be the Winchester 1885 falling block... low walls are especially sleek.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

In keeping with only commenting upon the firearms which I own and noting that I have already called my IHC Garand for the *prettiest* of my rifles, I'll note one of my Remington 1858s as my prettiest revolver.

If the measure of beauty is to be found in symmetry and proportion, the 1858 has it in spades.

Sure, mine shown is worse for wear.... OK, I know it's a re-pop from Italy but DAMN if those lines don't transcend those particulars.

Todd.

 

[94045]

Sadly, I don't have anything pretty. All my classic stuff saw decades of very hard use.

I wouldn't have it any other way but a set of cased Purdy Doubles from 100+ Years ago that appear to have never been out of the case are AMAZING to examine. Believe it or not they do still make them like they used to but it cost six figures.

 

[94045]

I don't think holster wear or use scratches detract from the pretty factor of a gun. After all, Marilyn Monroe had that "beauty mark" on her cheek.

I certainly like perfection (see.my above post) but I can certainly admire an 1849 Pocket Colt with all the finish worn off and not a square inch that doesn't have a small scratch or ding. It just tells a story of a tool someone used for a lifetime.

 

[jmace57]

I've always thought the Remington 51 has the most beautiful lines of any ever made...

 

[94045]

I've always thought the Remington 51 has the most beautiful lines of any ever made...

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The lines are nice but for some reason I always think exotic ,(Not a US Design) when I see it.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

A stainless 1911.

 

[Mr. Zorg]

Hmmm - I certainly didn't take the OP to mean only list firearms personally owned. The Solothurn S18 - 1000 isn't something I've ever owned or ever likely to own for example. But it's the last category where "rifle" fits.

 

[entropy]

Trap guns, particularly Single Barrel Trap guns. To me the ne plus ultra of them is the Ljutic Selka. Very few were made. the last one I saw for sale went for $10,000. Serial #2. I plan one owning one in the future, but for now, this is the Trapple of my eye:


I am in the process of buying this gun, it too is a rarer Ljutic; A Monogun Handicap Limited Edition, only 25 were made.

 

[George P]

Trap guns, particularly Single Barrel Trap guns. To me the ne plus ultra of them is the Ljutic Selka. Very few were made. the last one I saw for sale went for $10,000. Serial #2. I plan one owning one in the future, but for now, this is the Trapple of my eye:

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I am in the process of buying this gun, it too is a rarer Ljutic; A Monogun Handicap Limited Edition, only 25 were made.

When I lived out West Dan Orlich shot at the local club. He had Ljutic serial number 1; phenomenal shot; used to work for Harrah's and made a living as a VP for them as well as shooting with high-end clients.

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

Whichever of my guns I happen to be holding at that moment.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Whichever of my guns I happen to be holding at that moment.

Good point.
Like the song said, "love the one you're with"...

 

[entropy]

The lines are nice but for some reason I always think exotic ,(Not a US Design) when I see it.

John Pedersen was an American.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I don't own one, but the Colt SAA with ivory grips and color case hardened frame is the most beautiful firearm IMO.
As far as long guns, lever guns are where it's at for me.

 

[94045]

John Pedersen was an American.

Which is my point. The lines appear exotic. As if from a place with a different culture. Apparently a mind that had a very unique take on the world. It's not a criticism, it's an impression it gives me.

 

[fpgt72]

Which is my point. The lines appear exotic. As if from a place with a different culture. Apparently a mind that had a very unique take on the world. It's not a criticism, it's an impression it gives me.

It does look FN from the 20's-30's to me.

 

[Rembrandt]

Browning Renaissance Medalist is to handguns what the Jaguar XKE is to sportscars.....one of the most beautiful ever made. Very few produced, have been trying to find one for years but they're never around long. The grip angle, forearm, and full engraving add up to one of the prettiest handguns I've ever seen.

 

[ALDA BERGR]

The Mannlicher Schönauer 1903. The MS 1950 isnt bad either

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

Not my pics:




My pics

 

[waterhouse]

Double barrel shotgun.