What's the one gun that has always been in the back of your mind...

[Drm50]

For me it is a Winchester 1895 in 405 caliber and Hi condition shooter. I
regret not buying one back when 1895s were not high dollar collector item and the calibres that were obsolete were very reasonable. Now clunks are
big dollar.

 

[DevilDog72]

well.....

586 3" bbl or 29-4 full underlug 3" bbl

 

[ericrlarson]

Colt SAA. By the time I was interested in them I couldn't afford one. Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade is another.


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[DevilDog72]

forgot

a Smith made July 1952

 

[robvious]

my never will get but will always want list is:
SIG Model 57 rifle
S&W 76 subgun
out of my price range until I win the lottery... then look out...

 

[eTripper]

I've always had a thing for lever-guns, especially those that appeared in the cartridge-era of the "Old West". So, a repro Colt-Burgess in .45 LC from Taylor's would fill-the-bill. An 1886 Winchester, octagon-barrel repro, in .45-70 Gov't would work equally well.

 

[one eye joe]

That you have never purchased, and have always thought was really cool or interesting? For me, I think it is the model 544 wagon train in 44-40.. What haunts your mind???

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ENAMORED OF THE BROWNING TAKE DOWN MODEL, SEMI-AUTO .22LR CALIBER RIFLES, MANUFACTURED IN BELGIUM. THEIR DESIGN IS UNIQUE--FEATURING A TUBULAR MAGAZINE THAT IS FED THROUGH THE STOCK......

SPEAKING OF STOCKS, I HAVE ENCOUNTERED A FEW STOCKED WITH HIGH GRADE FIGURED WOOD, SEALED WITH A GLOSS FINISH THAT LOOKS LIKE GLASS. THE POLISHING, BLUEING, FIT, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL ON THESE RIFLES IS OUTSTANDING.......

I WAS ALWAYS TOO DEEP INTO JM MARLIN LEVER ACTIONS, TO INVEST IN ONE OF THESE---BUT I REGRET THAT I NEVER DID.....

 

[TAROMAN]

Has to be the Fallschirmjägergewehr 42:

This one just sold for a piddling $159,900!

 

[CajunBass]

a Smith made July 1952

It would be August, 52 for me. Well, actually just a '52. I've owned over the years, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, and so on, but never a 52.

 

[DRJ]

For me it would be a 3 1/2" pre 27 and I had a pristine one in my hand today. I just couldn't justify it but lord I wanted it.

 

[wproct]

A 66-1 snub-nose.

 

[usmc2427765]

S&W registered Magnum and given the values these days, it will stay in the back of my mind.

 

[rogerwnuss]

Rover, I had a mid fifties Commander in 38 Super, once. That thing would definitely get your attention. I'm thinkin' a full size would be more pleasant

 

[Amp]

Lever gun - maybe a 44 - for no reason at all
Target gun - new Victory carbon fibre barrel - they look cool
Revolver - .500 - just wanna shot one
Dream over for now

 

[pharmer]

Just one. S&W used to require dealers to take unpopular models to get the popular ones. Almost 40 years ago I was on the hunt for a 4" 66. A local gun store insisted I would be better served by a 4" nickel Model 48. Naturally Ibalked and proclaimed " There's a reason that is a loss leader!" Folks don't believe it but I saw it with my own eyes. Joe

 

[M29since14]

That's easy. Make it a Swenson .45 for me. S&W sights, square trigger guard, and hard-chrome, please.

 

[03hemi]

Seems to be something very intriguing about the Browning Hi Power I see, this was the only 9mm I've ever longed for and has always been one of my "Grail" guns. I was lucky enough to obtain two this past year, a 90+ finish 1969 T Series with original red lined rug and a 99+ finish Mk III before the prices went ballistic.

 

[old tanker]

It's been a fifty year love affair, ever since Uncle introduced us. Fickle as he is, I've always had to give her back, but oh to have this sweetheart on Form 4...

 

[smitholdtimer]

Wish I Would Have Kept Them

Back in the late 60's or early 70's I found two Savage Model 430 over/under shotguns, one was a 20 Gauage, the other was a 16 Guage. The 16 was my favorite because it had 26" barrels and was the best bird gun I had ever used. The 20 had longer barrels and wasn't choked for bird hunting so it was gone first. Not sure why the 16 was let go but I sure wish I had both of them back now. I never see a M-430 for sale anymore, suppose those who have them think a lot of them or there were not many produced. For what was a seemingly inexpensive shotgun these were well made and useful hunting tools.

 

[Zarr]

For me, either a S&W .44 spl or a German Mauser HSc.