Most Aesthetically Pleasing Firearm?

[Safetyfirst]

Mine's the Sphinx SDP Compact Kryptonight Edition. Coincidentally this looks to be a very high-performance gun, but this thread has nothing to do with that. It's all about looks. What's yours?

 

[GoWolfpack]

I think you should try and resize that photo.

 

[Safetyfirst]

Thanks for that. Wish there was a way I could embed it without it blowing itself up

 

[Vonderek]

I think it will always be the Hi-Power

 

[Trung Si]

 

[highlander 5]

1874 Sharps

 

[General Geoff]

For automatic pistols, the Browning Hi-Power is the most beautiful to me.

For autoloading rifles, the M14 is hard to beat aesthetically, though I know the AR platform is functionally superior.

I think most revolvers are aesthetically pleasing.

 

[HexHead]

Designed by the Italian designer Guigliaro, the Beretta 9000s was like a work of art. Too bad it was a crappy gun.



Soured me on Berettas and .40 cal.

 

[GDownRange]

In the eye of the beholder

HK P7. Absolutely beautiful to my eyes.

 

[zeos]

ruger no. 1 international is a great looking gun.

 

[Cosmoline]

To me, it's this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjZp-Q794yk

Aside from the graceful lines of the piece and its utility, there are many layers of artistry from blacksmithing and forging to woodworking and engraving. Everything about a fine custom long rifle is art. Each piece speaks of the life lead by the maker, and his commitment to the craft. It is a marvel of technology yet still has a foot in the stone age arts. No modern industrial work can compare IMHO.

 

[silicosys4]

Nothing is prettier than a fine old flintlock longrifle with a well done, highly figured stock.

 

[Somewhere in NM]

Browning Hi Power

 

[Archangel14]

Any of the SVI Infinity 1911's. Freaking gorgeous, particularly the ones with the colored grips.

 

[MedWheeler]

Of all those made, I'd never be able to choose. I'm surprised the 1911 hasn't been mentioned in 13 responses. It would, for me, be dang near the top, even though I still do not yet own one.

Competitors would include the 1851 Colt Navy, the aforementioned Sharps rifle, and the M-16A1.

The Colt Diamondbacks in stainless also get the nod from me. The Pythons never really grew on me.

Of those firearms I currently own, the Ruger Police Service Six is quite a handsome piece.

 

[HOOfan_1]

Hmm Hi power....CZ-75, S&W 39, Colt Woodsman, Farqueson falling block, M14, Cooper bolt actions, Remington 1100, shotguns from the likes of H&H, Purdey, Merkel, Krieghoff

 

[MattShlock]

The US Harpers Ferry...

...1803 Rifle is usually considered the most beautiful military gun.

 

[GBExpat]

Most Aesthetically Pleasing Firearm?

All of them. Seriously, as I think about what I have in my Collection (actually, more an Accumulation ), I focus on one thinking, "That one" until another comes to mind ... and that process keeps repeating.

 

[weagle99]

The Colt Diamondbacks in stainless also get the nod from me.

The Diamondback was never made in stainless.

My vote is the Colt Single Action Army.

 

[Malamute]

I've always been pretty smitten with most of the older Winchester models, and Colt Single actions. Sharps and traditional style Hawkens also are pretty nice to me.

I like this particular late model Winchester 92 pretty well.

 

[HOOfan_1]

Oh yeah those Miroku 1892s are great looking...Colt Python too

 

[22-rimfire]

I'd have to go with a Remington Model 700 BDL. It's a classic with classic looks.

 

[valnar]

1911, Colt SAA, K-frame S&W
The Ruger and Buckmark .22's are also ergonomically pretty.

Overall though, I'd say any high class $25K+ SxS shotgun is gorgeous. I really think those are hard to beat.

 

[splattergun]

Winchester 94 carbine.
Remington 58 New model Army
Merkel 147-S side by side shotgun

my tupence

 

[sub-moa]

BHP...