Which rifle do we crown as the best looking ever?

[Kevin Peacocke]

When I visited WR I mentioned the fact that their photography was excellent and I learnt that they have a prifessional photograoher that produces all their shots. If you have ever paged through the Explora you will see that they take this aspect seriously. What a pleasure!

 

[pjaln]

When I visited WR I mentioned the fact that their photography was excellent and I learnt that they have a prifessional photograoher that produces all their shots. If you have ever paged through the Explora you will see that they take this aspect seriously. What a pleasure!

Simon Clode was using a leica S series digital camera since it came out till his death . it was a 30kusd camera at the time average lens was 10kusd , we both liked cameras and would converse about them till his death which came too soon im pretty sure they continue with the same camera its digital medium format at 40 MP.

 

[JPetroni]

Kevin,

When I visited WR I mentioned the fact that their photography was excellent and I learnt that they have a prifessional photograoher that produces all their shots. If you have ever paged through the Explora you will see that they take this aspect seriously. What a pleasure!

Kevin,

Could not agree with you more!! When we were there, the little area that they had set up upstairs looked very professional with varied backdrops, props and what looked like serious lighting fixtures on stands. The Factory is quite the place. We had a great time there. I just wish I could have visited next door. That would be a fascinating tour indeed.

JP

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin,



Kevin,

Could not agree with you more!! When we were there, the little area that they had set up upstairs looked very professional with varied backdrops, props and what looked like serious lighting fixtures on stands. The Factory is quite the place. We had a great time there. I just wish I could have visited next door. That would be a fascinating tour indeed.

JP

Of all the British gun shops that is my favourite JP. I buy my clothes from there, Steven is very helpful, has all my sizes and sends out the package usually same day. Sounds extravagant, but it is the old buy once cry once principle, their quality is extreme.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Agreed. The Krieghoff Essencia is a looker as well

Essencia Single Shot Rifle | Krieghoff

The Krieghoff Essencia single shot rifle is a custom make rifle designed for everything from dangerous game to small game.

krieghoff.com

Curious if anyone has seen an Essencia Rifle?

 

[BeeMaa]

Curious if anyone has seen an Essencia Rifle?

Damn you guys. Have me looking at rifles WAAAAAY above my pay grade.

It's tough knowing I currently have more than I NEED...but still wanting just a little bit more. Damn that's a beautiful rifle.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Damn you guys. Have me looking at rifles WAAAAAY above my pay grade.

It's tough knowing I currently have more than what I NEED...but still wanting just a little bit more. Damn that's a beautiful rifle.

up to 577. would love to see one.
A member explained, I believe they're built by the following, with a Krieghoff name, perhaps?: https://www.ziegenhahn.de/en/production/rifles

 

[BeeMaa]

up to 577. would love to see one.
A member explained, I believe they're built by the following, with a Krieghoff name, perhaps?: https://www.ziegenhahn.de/en/production/rifles
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Not sure about that because all of the Krieghoff break action rifles employ the combi-cocking safety/decoking device.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I love the idea of two single shots welded together...

 

[Daniel Cary]

Essencia "Big Five" Double Rifle | Krieghoff

The Krieghoff Essencia "Big Five" is a side-by-side rifle designed for dangerous game with sidelock double triggers.

www.krieghoff.com

Rifles

www.ziegenhahn.de

I couldn't imagine the ever-loving cost of this. Their 28ga left an impression on me,

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Curious if anyone has seen an Essencia Rifle?

I’m THINK they may have had one or two at DSC this year but I’m not sure. IIRC… Didn’t handle one though.. They are beautiful

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

Good morning gentlemen,
very good topic and we could see many great contenders.
However I must say I am a bit confused . Maybe I missed some post, but haven't noticed any rifle in mannlicher style/full stock ..... really no love here for the classic looks of full stocks?

Full stocked carbine = stutzen.

Though it has become common practice to refer to them as such, not all full stocked rifles / carbines are Mannlichers, and not all Mannlichers were full stocked.

I did notice, of course, that you referred to "Mannlicher style".

Mauser stutzen, pre WW2:

Mannlicher Schoenauer offerings from 1939 Stoeger catalog:

Full stock conversions from same 1939 Stoeger catalog:

 

[JPetroni]

Of all the British gun shops that is my favourite JP. I buy my clothes from there, Steven is very helpful, has all my sizes and sends out the package usually same day. Sounds extravagant, but it is the old buy once cry once principle, their quality is extreme.

Kevin,

Mine too, and don’t feel bad my friend, I purchase quite a bit of clothing from them myself, as you said, extreme quality. I would also add that they are well thought out designs made with the finest materials available and made to last.
You are certainly correct when it comes to Steven, he is always a pleasure to deal with, a true gentleman, and all will be taken care of as needed and out the door promptly. I have also had custom leather items made and he is the one to talk to about one’s needs. Speaking of leather, I have found none better, truly bespoke quality and the folks in the leather department are great to work with. The Best Quality leather case that came with my new Rifle is truly a work of art. All fitted for Rifle, scope and accessories. None better in my opinion and I have had cases made from other major makers.

JP

By the way, how much longer before you get that Heym 89B in 450/400 3”. Did you have it cased as well? Looking forward to seeing it.

JP

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

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[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin,

Mine too, and don’t feel bad my friend, I purchase quite a bit of clothing from them myself, as you said, extreme quality. I would also add that they are well thought out designs made with the finest materials available and made to last.
You are certainly correct when it comes to Steven, he is always a pleasure to deal with, a true gentleman, and all will be taken care of as needed and out the door promptly. I have also had custom leather items made and he is the one to talk to about one’s needs. Speaking of leather, I have found none better, truly bespoke quality and the folks in the leather department are great to work with. The Best Quality leather case that came with my new Rifle is truly a work of art. All fitted for Rifle, scope and accessories. None better in my opinion and I have had cases made from other major makers.

JP

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By the way, how much longer before you get that Heym 89B in 450/400 3”. Did you have it cased as well? Looking forward to seeing it.

JP

Wow, that is gorgeous JP. I am having my case made by Natal Gun Company, it is a really high quality aluminium outer and Alan fits it out. I am just upting for the oil bottle, snap caps and a compartment for patches. This case will accommodate the Heym fully assembled and it will go on the hunting truck each day - no soft case problems.

 

[Monsai52]

Like Brian and Pavel, I also appreciate the esthetics of the full stock Stutzen carbine.

Here's a 7x57 Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Best regards,

 

[yamoon]

If you live in North America, the most beautiful rifle is the one you grab on that cold winter morning for the deer hunt, the one that comes up quick, has just the right amount of drop & cast off so the eye lines up perfectly, for me it is a100 year old Mauser sporter in 8x57 .318 bore.
Mike

 

[stk]

Maybe not the best looking ever, but the Sako Grizzly is in my opinion one of the best looking factory rifles you can find...if only I could find one!

 

[yamoon]

I know this is a hunting forum, but I can’t resist. I collect and shoot German schuetzen rifles, ugly to some but beautiful to me. They are designed for one thing and one thing only, standing on your hind legs and shooting like a man at a target 200 meters away.
Mike

 

[ET1775]

Among American rifles I will add another vote for Ruger No. 1. Here is mine with a fresh Elk track and a .375 H&H round for scale.