pop quiz... least respected JMB ?
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MountainBear
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I would guess one of his early pistol designs. But I'd also probably be wrong...
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trickyasafox
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ah. I misinterpreted the original poster I think. I thought least respected meant least often attributed to JMB
sfc_mark
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Least liked by you perhaps, but there might be some reason Winchester sold over 7,000,000 of them (three to me).
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So, are there any hints or is anybody close?
oldfool
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texascarl attaboy !
some really good nominees there
but texascarl wins our #1 smiley, attaboy !
The diminuative 22 rimfire semi-auto rifle, invented in 1914, in continuous production ever since ??
1919, say some re: Remington model 24, but F.N. began production of the 22 Semi-Auto Rifle in 1914.
(sold by Remington as model 241 1935-1949, before Browning Arms existed), and likely to remain in production for years to come would be my guess. Rarely copied by others, spits 'em out the bottom; only copy I recall offhand was a low priced Norinco Interarms import quite a few years back.
Known for quality workmanship, fit & finish, also known by some as one of the relatively few semi-auto 22s with very good accuracy out of the box, often better than some bolt actions. Not "disparaged" yet not much discussed even on rimfire forums. The Ruger 10/22 has it's own cult following, even though not widely regarded for NIB accuracy (until rebuilt). The Marlin model 60 has (some say) sold more than any other make/model, and has a good reputation for out of box accuracy, "best bang for your buck", very popular for good reason.
I had supposed everyone would jump on the 25 acp, certainly gets "no respect", though as one gent pointed out, once upon a time quite popular. Moreover has been in continuous production for over a century, and still commonly seen in any well stocked gun shop. Whatever else can be said, that's a pretty remarkable track record for any cartridge. If nothing else, it sure gets a whole LOT of comment on gun forums!
The A5 shotgun, although not currently still in production, a very popular and well respected shotgun during it's long run
The Low Wall and High Wall both still highly regarded in their own niche
The 1894 lever action is today still one of the most respected rifles in history (as, of course, is the '92 and other JMB lever actions)
The BAR and Ma Deuce, both scream "RESPECT THIS !"
The Hi-Power and 1911, passe to some, but might still mightily respected and commonly used by countless thousands, possibly the MOST copied
The JMB machine guns, rightly and well honored for their war service
but "the little 22 that could"... pretty little rifle, collectors like 'em, but relatively few seem to shoot them
(milady's 1st ever rifle, still her favorite, even though she really likes her 30-30 because "it makes that good gun sound" when working the lever)
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The 1887 Winchester shotgun, I hadn't thought of that one
but even JMB didn't have a perfect track record, just a far better track record than anybody else ever has !
some really good nominees there
but texascarl wins our #1 smiley, attaboy !
The diminuative 22 rimfire semi-auto rifle, invented in 1914, in continuous production ever since ??
1919, say some re: Remington model 24, but F.N. began production of the 22 Semi-Auto Rifle in 1914.
(sold by Remington as model 241 1935-1949, before Browning Arms existed), and likely to remain in production for years to come would be my guess. Rarely copied by others, spits 'em out the bottom; only copy I recall offhand was a low priced Norinco Interarms import quite a few years back.
Known for quality workmanship, fit & finish, also known by some as one of the relatively few semi-auto 22s with very good accuracy out of the box, often better than some bolt actions. Not "disparaged" yet not much discussed even on rimfire forums. The Ruger 10/22 has it's own cult following, even though not widely regarded for NIB accuracy (until rebuilt). The Marlin model 60 has (some say) sold more than any other make/model, and has a good reputation for out of box accuracy, "best bang for your buck", very popular for good reason.
I had supposed everyone would jump on the 25 acp, certainly gets "no respect", though as one gent pointed out, once upon a time quite popular. Moreover has been in continuous production for over a century, and still commonly seen in any well stocked gun shop. Whatever else can be said, that's a pretty remarkable track record for any cartridge. If nothing else, it sure gets a whole LOT of comment on gun forums!
The A5 shotgun, although not currently still in production, a very popular and well respected shotgun during it's long run
The Low Wall and High Wall both still highly regarded in their own niche
The 1894 lever action is today still one of the most respected rifles in history (as, of course, is the '92 and other JMB lever actions)
The BAR and Ma Deuce, both scream "RESPECT THIS !"
The Hi-Power and 1911, passe to some, but might still mightily respected and commonly used by countless thousands, possibly the MOST copied
The JMB machine guns, rightly and well honored for their war service
but "the little 22 that could"... pretty little rifle, collectors like 'em, but relatively few seem to shoot them
(milady's 1st ever rifle, still her favorite, even though she really likes her 30-30 because "it makes that good gun sound" when working the lever)
PS
The 1887 Winchester shotgun, I hadn't thought of that one
but even JMB didn't have a perfect track record, just a far better track record than anybody else ever has !
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some really good nominees there
but texascarl wins our #1 smiley, attaboy !
The diminuative 22 rimfire semi-auto rifle, invented in 1914, in continuous production ever since ??
1919, say some re: Remington model 24, but F.N. began production of the 22 Semi-Auto Rifle in 1914.
(sold by Remington as model 241 1935-1949, before Browning Arms existed), and likely to remain in production for years to come would be my guess. Rarely copied by others, spits 'em out the bottom; only copy I recall offhand was a low priced Norinco Interarms import quite a few years back.
I was thinking 22SA because of the "least discussed" criterion, but the "yet less often copied than any other in the genre" threw me, considering that the 22SA was copied/made by FN, Browning, Remington & Norinco and certainly inspired the BSA Ralock.
oldfool
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"22SA was copied/made by FN, Browning, Remington & Norinco and certainly inspired the BSA Ralock."
not really copied by FN or Remington, patent transfer and/or manufacturing rights granted them by JMB himself... authorized manufacture of a patented design not "copies"... Browning bought back the rights from Remington after Browning Arms was created by JMB's son
hence I think of all three as "real Brownings"
The Ralock similar in cosmetic looks, but not much similar in terms of firing mechanism or ejection
the Norinco was a obvious clone, although not all parts interchangeable... dunno how the Chinese got away with that, would not think FN/Browning much inclined to authorize cheap copies, but it is the only I am aware of that I would think a pretty fair clone, not unlike the Taurus clones of S&W revolvers and Beretta autos
at least S&W and Beretta did once own a chunk of Taurus in those days... don't think FN ever owned a chunk of Norinco
me not implying any authoritive knowledge, though, just a big fan of "all things Browning", that's all
not really copied by FN or Remington, patent transfer and/or manufacturing rights granted them by JMB himself... authorized manufacture of a patented design not "copies"... Browning bought back the rights from Remington after Browning Arms was created by JMB's son
hence I think of all three as "real Brownings"
The Ralock similar in cosmetic looks, but not much similar in terms of firing mechanism or ejection
the Norinco was a obvious clone, although not all parts interchangeable... dunno how the Chinese got away with that, would not think FN/Browning much inclined to authorize cheap copies, but it is the only I am aware of that I would think a pretty fair clone, not unlike the Taurus clones of S&W revolvers and Beretta autos
at least S&W and Beretta did once own a chunk of Taurus in those days... don't think FN ever owned a chunk of Norinco
me not implying any authoritive knowledge, though, just a big fan of "all things Browning", that's all
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