Which Gun Are You Proudest To Own ?
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Right now I would have to say its a Ruger Single Six convertable that I got off an old room mate back in the early 90's. I choose that one because right now Dave (AMCS, USN ret) is in Balboa Naval Hospital dieing of cancer. He has fought it since June and the battle is almost over. His sight and hearing are almost gone. And I am crying right now.......
Fair winds and following seas buddy!
Fair winds and following seas buddy!
Eightball
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While I'd like to say my first handgun, it's probably this thing:
Shipped in September 1942. Rebarreled in 1952, sent to Greece, sent back. It's probably seen some action judging from its condition and the fact that it was rearsenaled. It's a mix of being proud of the history of the weapon, of the design, and the fact that though "there are many like it, this one is mine."
Plus, "I got mine" while they're still out there. It's awesome to know you own a piece of history, and while my AR and such are nice, a Garand never ceases to draw curious onlookers at the range, no matter what newfangled plasticky toy they brought. Always gets grins from those who shoot it, too.
There's just something about it.
Shipped in September 1942. Rebarreled in 1952, sent to Greece, sent back. It's probably seen some action judging from its condition and the fact that it was rearsenaled. It's a mix of being proud of the history of the weapon, of the design, and the fact that though "there are many like it, this one is mine."
Plus, "I got mine" while they're still out there. It's awesome to know you own a piece of history, and while my AR and such are nice, a Garand never ceases to draw curious onlookers at the range, no matter what newfangled plasticky toy they brought. Always gets grins from those who shoot it, too.
There's just something about it.
doc540
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Our Winchester M1 carbine purchased thru the NRA sometime around 1962-63
I think we paid about $20 for it.
I think we paid about $20 for it.
While my Garand (May 1945) and my 1966 Python are close runners up, I have to say my Nighthawk Talon II bobtail. I didn't just go to one of their dealers and buy it out of a case. After much research of all their models on their website, plus the knowledge of what I liked and didn't like about the three 1911s I had before it, I ordered it direct from them, set up exactly the way I wanted it. It shoots great and I couldn't be happier with it.
TenDriver
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My grandfather's Winchester Model 67. He won it in a poker game when he was a teenager (maybe in his 20s). He's in his early 90s now, and taught me to shoot with that rifle. Started me out at age 3. I remember my dad buying a box of Super X cartridges for less than $1 when we'd go visit, then plinking beer and Skoal cans til the box was empty.
My 6" blued Python. It's absolutely beautiful. All the Glock/S.I.G./XD/H.K shooters tend to get very envious when I take it to the range.
Also, my old Ithica Model-37 12ga made in 1940. It has no blueing left on it and had been carried on many hunts but it works like a Swiss watch.
Also, my old Ithica Model-37 12ga made in 1940. It has no blueing left on it and had been carried on many hunts but it works like a Swiss watch.
ohioshooter
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I'd have to say all of them or I wouldn't have bought them.
essayons21
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Grandpa's Savage M720 and 1918 Erfurt Luger, both WWII bring-backs.
1950s CMP Garand that looks like it never left the arms-room. Its mechanically a brand new gun, but its still a Garand
1950s CMP Garand that looks like it never left the arms-room. Its mechanically a brand new gun, but its still a Garand
SavageManAntonio
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No question for me - it seems silly but my first gun: a Savage .22 left-handed bolt-action rifle. Why? It has fired thousands of rounds reliably and helped me to refine my off-hand shooting technique. It's not pretty but it is a classic to me.
mustang_steve
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My grandfather's old K22. I recieved it as a gift from my father this year. Amazing wheelgun....not to mention the bit where it's nearly twice as old as I am makes it even more impressive to me.
The Ithaca 37 20 ga that was my papaws,he bought it new in 1943.It has no bluing left,the metal is brown except for the shiny places on the mag tube where the foreend slides and around the reciever at the balance point where it is carried.
The Colt Combat Commander in 38 super that was made in 1977 is my most cherished pistol.I had wanted a Colt in 38 super ever since I was a kid probably from reading Skeeter Skeltons tales of his adventures down on the border where it was a common caliber with the Mexican bandits he chased.When a co-worker mentioned he had one I told him if he ever wanted to sell it to call me.A year later he called and I bought it.It showed a little holster wear at the front of the slide but otherwise looked as good as the day it was bought.
The Colt Combat Commander in 38 super that was made in 1977 is my most cherished pistol.I had wanted a Colt in 38 super ever since I was a kid probably from reading Skeeter Skeltons tales of his adventures down on the border where it was a common caliber with the Mexican bandits he chased.When a co-worker mentioned he had one I told him if he ever wanted to sell it to call me.A year later he called and I bought it.It showed a little holster wear at the front of the slide but otherwise looked as good as the day it was bought.
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Ithaca M49 lever action single shot falling block .22.. My first... Christmas present when I was 5. The squirrel population suffered a loss that new year lol
NCSUPackman
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Remington 1100 12ga.
Purchased by my Great-Grandfather in the 70's, given to my grandfather upon the death of my great-grandfather, given to me by my grandfather before he passed away. It was used to take all kinds of game through the Appalachian Mountains. I used it this past September to take 5 doves on opening day and use it to regularly to shoot skeep and trap.
It's only worth about $400, but in terms of family history and tradition, it's priceless.
Purchased by my Great-Grandfather in the 70's, given to my grandfather upon the death of my great-grandfather, given to me by my grandfather before he passed away. It was used to take all kinds of game through the Appalachian Mountains. I used it this past September to take 5 doves on opening day and use it to regularly to shoot skeep and trap.
It's only worth about $400, but in terms of family history and tradition, it's priceless.
shotgunjoel
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Either my great-great uncle's Winchester Model 90, or my grandfather's JC Higgins Model 31 (had my senior pictures taken with it).
searcher451
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I have more than a few beauties. But the proudest? Probably my father's Iver Johnson police service revolver. It might be worth $125 or so on the market, but it's priceless to me.
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I am most proud of my grandfathers 1903-A3, bought from the NRA, I still have the origional box and invoice, and also my colt 1849 pocket pistol made in 1851. Both are peices of history.
Erik M
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A Marlin model 60SS. My first gun gifted to me by my father and grandfather.
iwilc2
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My Dad was a policeman on a large city police force. When he died in 1969 I inherited his S&W Model 10 38 special.It is one gun that I will never get rid of. Oh by the way when he bought it when he got on the force in "51" he paid $32.50 for it, I still have the original bill of sale.
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The rusty 16 ga. single shot Iver Johnson shotgun that was my dad's when he was a kid.
Proudest to own? Well, it's a toss up between these two:
Savage 720, 12g
Ithaca NID, 20g
They are special to me because I inherited them from my grandfather and he used them to put a lot of food on the table. Shooting them brings a smile ear to ear on me because I know that he's looking down and smiling too
Runner up goes to these two, also from my gramps:
Remington Gamemaster, .35 remington
Ithaca 37 Featherlight Deerslayer ( from the original Ithaca) Flashlight is mine, gonna take it off when I get that 870 for around the house
Savage 720, 12g
Ithaca NID, 20g
They are special to me because I inherited them from my grandfather and he used them to put a lot of food on the table. Shooting them brings a smile ear to ear on me because I know that he's looking down and smiling too
Runner up goes to these two, also from my gramps:
Remington Gamemaster, .35 remington
Ithaca 37 Featherlight Deerslayer ( from the original Ithaca) Flashlight is mine, gonna take it off when I get that 870 for around the house
Cosmoline
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This custom Big Bore 94 in .450 Marlin:
It's the only firearm I've ever owned that actually has an article written about it. Not about the type of rifle, but about this exact same rifle. As in the guy who built it wrote an article about it. At that point it was still in the wildcat .458x2 American but it was subsequently changed to .450 Marlin when that round came out. The two are virtually identical, though the .450 has been altered to prevent it from squeezing into a .458 action and kabooming. The change was made by the previous owner to make use of the new .450 Marlin commercial ammo, but ironically in this age of brass and ammo shortage it would have been much easier for me to cut down the .458's than to try to find .450 Marlin brass or ammo esp in AK. Go figure.
Did I mention it also shoots shotshells and has a screw in choke?
It's the only firearm I've ever owned that actually has an article written about it. Not about the type of rifle, but about this exact same rifle. As in the guy who built it wrote an article about it. At that point it was still in the wildcat .458x2 American but it was subsequently changed to .450 Marlin when that round came out. The two are virtually identical, though the .450 has been altered to prevent it from squeezing into a .458 action and kabooming. The change was made by the previous owner to make use of the new .450 Marlin commercial ammo, but ironically in this age of brass and ammo shortage it would have been much easier for me to cut down the .458's than to try to find .450 Marlin brass or ammo esp in AK. Go figure.
Did I mention it also shoots shotshells and has a screw in choke?
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