Ugliest Rifle

[MS 9x56]

What else would a modern Space Cowboy Shoot?

In addition to being ugly it is also an abomination.

 

[Corylax18]

In addition to being ugly it is also an abomination.

I agree. 100%

I have a buddy that has several guns tricked out like this, but then doesn't spend a dime or any time practicing. The guy can't hit the broad side of a barn. Despite all the toys hanging off his guns.

My boss, a former Army Sniper, calls those guys "Gear Qu##rs" Haha.

 

[JoninCO]

Hopefully I can post this but if it gets deleted look up Phil Shoemaker's Old Ugly bear rifle. I love it.

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https://gunsmagazine.com/our-experts/old-ugly/

That is possibly my favorite rifle on the planet.

Phil is my buddy, I see him every year at a get-together we have in New Mexico. I have shot that gun out to 440 yards...it is certainly ugly, but pretty in it's own way. Everything was done out of necessity, with hand tools, by candlelight...it is the epitome of function and improvisation.

I can tell you $10,000 cash will not get Phil to hand it over. He is a such a nice guy, and man talk about some crazy stories from the bush in Alaska...he is a national treasure.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Personal opinion: anything with a suppressor.

 

[Green Chile]

That is possibly my favorite rifle on the planet.

Phil is my buddy, I see him every year at a get-together we have in New Mexico. I have shot that gun out to 440 yards...it is certainly ugly, but pretty in it's own way. Everything was done out of necessity, with hand tools, by candlelight...it is the epitome of function and improvisation.

I can tell you $10,000 cash will not get Phil to hand it over. He is a such a nice guy, and man talk about some crazy stories from the bush in Alaska...he is a national treasure.

You're talking about the Shootist Holiday in Raton? Some of my friends started that many years ago.

 

[JoninCO]

You're talking about the Shootist Holiday in Raton? Some of my friends started that many years ago.

Yep, last year was the 40th.

 

[Uncontrolled_round_feed]

I think there is already a thread covering this topic

Thread 'Show us your Blaser'
https://www.africahunting.com/threads/show-us-your-blaser.60197/

 

[Sideshow]

Not my rifle but belonged to the ranger we had in Zimbabwe for the safari. Not sure what caliber it is but has seen better days….

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That’s an old Lee, but not sure if it’s a Mk1 Mk3 or No4 caliber most likely 303 but some were issued in 7.62.
Missing the safety, not that you would ever trust them. May have had an issue with firing on closing which is one reason to take that off….but most likely just fell off. No mag but I’m guessing he took it out before placing it in the truck. Our that fallen out as well and it’s now a single shot.

 

[jpr9954]

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Is that a Winslow Arms rifle? It is so over the top I'd actually buy one just because. I'm not keen on the inlays but the rest has a SoCal cool about it.

 

[deewayne2003]

Not my rifle but belonged to the ranger we had in Zimbabwe for the safari. Not sure what caliber it is but has seen better days….

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Looks like a MK4 .303 that’s been given the Rhodesian bubba treatment.

That specimen looks almost pristine compared to the one my trouble scout carried in the Omay; it had a hose clamp around the barrel & fore end.

 

[Sarg]

I think this is one of my Ugliest not counting the many many “Sporterized” Lee Enfields I have in multiple safes.

It’s an English Sporter in 8x50R by Woodward on a Mannlicher M88.

I also near bought this, mainly to get it to one of our forum members in Africa, it’s a Brno ZKK 600 in 7x57mm, it was very cheap & I had a stock for it.

Stock work done by one of our Indigenous
Locals.

 

[Badboymelvin]

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(It’s a .243 Win..)

I dont think there's ANYTHING ugly about that rifle...

 

[Badboymelvin]

I think this is one of my Ugliest not counting the many many “Sporterized” Lee Enfields I have in multiple safes.

It’s an English Sporter in 8x50R by Woodward on a Mannlicher M88.

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I also near bought this, mainly to get it to one of our forum members in Africa, it’s a Brno ZKK 600 in 7x57mm, it was very cheap & I had a stock for it.

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Stock work done by one of our Indigenous
Locals.

Hey, I kinda like that Mannlicher M88.

 

[Badboymelvin]

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My .375 Holland & Holland Magnum Remington Model 700 Kevlar Stock Custom (with M16 extractor fitted to it). Not ugly by any means… but it’s just that I much prefer the classic style look of walnut wooden stocks with fine graining.

A fine serviceable rifle, thoroughly to be relied upon (it was a gift from my loving son-in-law). Even more so, after I had McBride’s Gun Works replace the flimsy sheet metal factory extractor with the aforementioned M16 extractor. And in excellent condition. I can’t complain about it, although I do wish that it was a Mauser Model 98 Magnum Diplomat.

I think your rifle looks superb.
I think I'm certainly going to be in the minority here, but I much prefer the look of a classic-style synthetic stock over a wood stock...
Just me, I guess...

Russ

 

[Badboymelvin]

Hopefully I can post this but if it gets deleted look up Phil Shoemaker's Old Ugly bear rifle. I love it.

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https://gunsmagazine.com/our-experts/old-ugly/

I love, love, love that rifle... but even I have to admit it's ugly...

 

[MS 9x56]

I dont think there's ANYTHING ugly about that rifle...

You mean other than being a 243?

 

[rookhawk]

I refinished this rifle to the best of my ability, but it still is one of the ugliest rifles I’ve ever seen.

The owner thought it was pretty even though I disagree.

 

[WesRic404Jeff]

Here is my contribution.
The color must be such that I don't lose it in the forest when I put it away.
It is not ugly, nor is it pretty. Functional and handy, it is like a shovel and can be used for most things.

 

[Captain Munro]

Is that a Winslow Arms rifle? It is so over the top I'd actually buy one just because. I'm not keen on the inlays but the rest has a SoCal cool about it.

Yes, it's a Winslow haha. I would never want one, but for some reason I am glad they exist.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Ugly? Any firearm with TACTICAL attached to it and whoever came up with this design should be beaten about the face and buttocks with it.