Which rifle do we crown as the best looking ever?

[skydiver386]

The old Colt Sauer with it's wonderful lines and deep bluing.

I could never own one, as I'd drool on it every time I held it.

 

[Pirkan]

I personally quite like the look of the rifles from VO-Vapen in Sweden. Unfortunately they don´t have any good pics of one with irons on their website but the action (that´s quite clearly a tastefully modernised Husqvarna 1900 action) and the stock profile looks so beutifully sleek. The styling is very Swedish and I´m very impressed that they managed to do that so well. I also really love that there is a company making bespoke rifles here in little Sweden.

 

[MS 9x56]

I have to put the Mannlicher Schoenaur near the top of that list!

You sir have great taste.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

This 450 400 is on GI for $4700

That is superb!

 

[CJW]

I still don't own a single shot but if I could it would probably be an original Farquharson. Yes, to me they might just be the best looking rifle ever. Though I might have said that about others in this thread already.

Gibbs Metford Farquharson Single Shot Target Rifle

 

[Doug Hamilton]

the model 70 featherweight can demand a second look.
bruce.

That's one I thought of as well. Not even the Pre 64 version either, but the more recent version with the trim Schnabel forend. I don't have one but when my brother came to me find him a deer rifle that wouldn't weigh too much or kick too hard, one of these in .270 is what I steered him to.

 

[MFC]

Original .350 Rigby Mauser by Rigby. About as close to perfect lines as was ever made.

https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=487909

 

[casey]

I love Rugers No.1 but I also love a classic Farquharson, the Dakota, and of course, a Sharps. If I had an extra 60-100,00 laying around, I would own a Rigby made Farquharson
Good Lord, they are beautiful!

 

[ftrovato]

Looks good in my house. Looks better in Africa! Heym 89B 500 Nitro Express.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Very nice ammo case

 

[Russ16]

The old Colt Sauer with it's wonderful lines and deep bluing.

I could never own one, as I'd drool on it every time I held it.
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I’ve got one in .300 win mag. Smoothest action ever. But man it is hard to get it to shoot tight groups.

 

[BlueFlyer]

Smoothest action ever. But man it is hard to get it to shoot tight groups.

Are they a rear locking bolt?

 

[Russ16]

Are they a rear locking bolt?

The lugs retract into the bolt body so the bolt diameter fits perfectly in its channel for the smoothest action I’ve ever used. It isn’t horribly inaccurate. Good enough for hunting but I’d be surprised if anyone has one that’s a real tack driver.

 

[Wyfox]

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www.gunsinternational.com

This one speaks to me, it's just 40k out of my budget... sexiest single shot I've ever laid eyes on.

 

[Roosterlund]

Love the featherweight classic!!!!!

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

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www.gunsinternational.com

This one speaks to me, it's just 40k out of my budget... sexiest single shot I've ever laid eyes on.
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That thing is magnificent!

 

[SStomcat]

The Lee enfild rifles are quite something pretty to me, and the Winchester 1895, and the rotary rounds. All of these rifles would be very nice to own View attachment 552698View attachment 552699View attachment 552700

The Lee Enfield rifles are still carried by cops in India in many areas.

 

[SStomcat]

Love the featherweight classic!!!!!View attachment 650875View attachment 650876

Is this like tiger maple

 

[CJW]

That would normally be called walnut with heavy fiddleback or tiger stripe but it's basically quilted at that point. Absolutely stunning piece of wood.

 

[CJW]

@Roosterlund Is that your featherweight? If it is, let me know if you ever decide to sell it.