as said,pre '64 70 delux OR 09 argentine mauser (amongst several of the latin american military mausers)
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Opinion: Which is the best looking bolt gun and why?
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I know it's not a bolt action, but have always loved the Jaeger rifles
The ones that puts them in the same hole (and look good doing it) are my favorites..
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Now that is one hell of a piece of wood!
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I can appreciate a beautiful bespoke English rifle with great walnut but I REALLY love a rifle that looks great and can take a beating without missing a step. And to me, that says nothing but Accuracy International. I’ve always like the AW/AE and AT’s with thumbhole stocks for that classic AI look, but the second I saw the 2014 AX308 I made it a mission to own one.
All these answers are correct. To have a favorite would be childish. As adults we can recognize the beauty and usefulness of multiple things.
Classic Accuracy International!
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Technically, the one I am shooting. As far as beauty contests, I have been partial to the pre Mark V Weatherby’s. (The Weatherby’s with the Mauser style actions.) The Mesquite stocked Weatherby’s set trends that governed the rifle world all the way until the advent of the Chassis Rifles.
This post made me think has anybody ever done an AI up in a super fancy wood stock? That would be pretty.
Have always thought the Pre 64 Winchester Model 70's were some of the classiest looking factory rifles ever made.
4 me? This one. Why? because it's mine...and there are not many like it...
I've alway thought the Lee Enfield No4 was a good looking rifle, the No4 T is probably the best looking rifle in my opinion.
Not necessarily the nicest looking but the best looking bolt gun.
One day I'll own a No4 T.
Not necessarily the nicest looking but the best looking bolt gun.
One day I'll own a No4 T.
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Well just happens to be, I own the bestist looking bolt action rifle EVER conceived and built. I’d show it, but I tight hurt some people’s feelings
That is a two part answer for me.
1. I love and appreciate a nice wood stocked rifle. Doesn't matter if it is a Rigby, Browning, Weatherby, Winchester, H&H, Dakota, etc., I just appreciate them.
2. Even with what was noted in 1, I find myself gravitating and purchasing rifles that are modular (R8, AI, Etc) and/or something with a lot of adjustability to fit me.
Given the ever increasing prices for guns and components, point 2 has become the driving factor for me around purchases.
1. I love and appreciate a nice wood stocked rifle. Doesn't matter if it is a Rigby, Browning, Weatherby, Winchester, H&H, Dakota, etc., I just appreciate them.
2. Even with what was noted in 1, I find myself gravitating and purchasing rifles that are modular (R8, AI, Etc) and/or something with a lot of adjustability to fit me.
Given the ever increasing prices for guns and components, point 2 has become the driving factor for me around purchases.
I still think early green AI’s are fantastic lookin rifles.
Of course. The car smart key, victorinox and money clip are on the windage side, just saying...
There are some beautiful rifles in this thread. But, some of them.... I think I can honestly say I've never seen so many ugly rifles in one thread before.
My how beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Not judging (okay maybe just a little)!
My how beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Not judging (okay maybe just a little)!
bear in mind that most of these are > 100yr old and some had some rough use. i believe after owning and examining many in the past that getting their quality of build would exceed 23K.
