Which Firearm do you think has the most elegant lines

[bushmaster1313]

Surprisingly, visual appeal is very import to many firearm enthusiasts. Which firearm do you think is very elegant. IMHO it is a Savage 99 G from the late 1920's

 

[hkcavalier]

For handguns, I like the Navy Luger.

Rifles, those Mannlicher-Schoenauers.

So yeah, pre-WWI German guns.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Ruger NO 1.
Sorry!
I don’t have one right now.

 

[bigolddave]

I would have to vote for the predecessor to the Savage 99G, the 1899 250/3000, due to the perch belly stock, a slight but significant touch.

 

[Ματθιας]

Any of the finned barreled Thompsons.

 

[Truckin]

Schofield with a long barrel....someday I will have one.

 

[Krogen]

Ruger NO 1.
Sorry!
I don’t have one right now.

Yessir! I agree 100% Especially those with the Alexander Henry forearm. They just look right! IMHO, the Tropical is the sweetest of the bunch.

 

[Bill Bates]

To me a straight gripped side by side with splinter fore-end and side locks is elegant...toss in hammers and it just gets better.

Another would be a bolt or single shot rifle with a fairly open pistol grip, slim fore-end with a contrasting cap, barrel band swivel and open sights is also elegant and truly classic.

 

[BC38]

For handguns, I like the Navy Luger.

I'll second that and go one better...

ANY pre-war Luger.

 

[RGVshooter]

For pistols you can't go wrong with the Beretta 70, 80 & 90 series pistols. Especially the 1st gen ones.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

I have relied on the Ruger No. 1 rifles for much of my hunting use over the past 40-plus years. Simple, elegant, accurate, beautiful.

I have always admired the pre-WW2 DWM Mauser sporting rifles. Pure class, in my opinion.

Mannlicher-Schonauer (sp?) bolt action carbines just call out to me! Pick me up! Take me home! Let's go hunting!

First and foremost, blued steel and walnut, hand crafted for function. Everything else is second rate, in my opinion.

 

[6string]

I'm rather partial to S&W target N frames, especially with the tapered barrel.

Jim

 

[Fishinfool]

I think the lines on a SAA Revolver flow pretty nice. 4 3/4 inch .44 Special - 44/40 combo gun.

Larry

 

[6string]

I think the lines on a SAA Revolver flow pretty nice. 4 3/4 inch .44 Special - 44/40 combo gun.

Larry

Yep. I like the USFA premium SAA for the same reason, especially the convertibles (45 acp/LC & 44 spl/44-40).
Too bad they're gone....

Jim

 

[Boudiepitbull]

The two most visually inspiring guns in my collection would have to be the Beretta 85 FS and the S&W Model 17 revolver.

Being a single stack 380, the Beretta shrinks and slims the classic semi auto design of the larger 92/M9. All the same lines are there but in a smaller package that seemingly distills the essence of all the gun's detailing into a handheld package of machining and craftsmanship that approaches art.

To my eye, the lines of the M17 along with the fit and finish Smith and Wesson achieved are everything a classic revolver should be. I remember someone on this forum once saying you buy a M617 to shoot and a M17 to look at.

I tend to admire the extra touches of older machinery that we seem to have lost in modern design and manufacturing. Elegant solutions in design that go beyond the necessities of mere function. Look at the fine examples of the Lugers in this thread. All those beautiful lines and details don't have to be there yet they are. That philosophy of design make both the 85 and the 17 the eye candy of my gun safe.

 

[Kurusu]

I have heard it being called "the most elegant killing machine".

 

[RobertJ.]

Ruger NO 1.
Sorry!
I don’t have one right now.

That's the first one that came to my mind!

This one is in .270 Winchester:

 

[alwslate]

Way too many to pick just one but here's one that I have always liked.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Tough choice! My suggestions are:

For handgun: S&W Number 3, 2nd Russian Model (with the long trigger guard spur). They are a little strange to shoot, but they have the most beautiful lines!

Handgun Honorable Mention: 1908 Colt Pocket Hammerless

For single shot rifle: One of the Ruger Number 1 rifles with quarter rib sights. (they heavy barreled varmints are a little blocky!) But the 22" barreled version light weight barrel, No. 1 S or the 24" Tropical. (I sold my 375 H&H but still have my 7x57)

Rifle Honorable Mention: 1873 Officers model Trapdoor! The clunky actioned Infantry rifle is just ugly, but the Officers model was given very classic lines by the artisans at Springfield Arsenal.

Pump Shotgun: There is no such thing as a graceful pump shotgun! But some of the most memorable lines are on the Winchester 1897 with a 20" barrel.

Over/Under Shotgun: Browning Superpose Dania grade (20 gauge is best proportioned.) Being in the presence of one makes your heart race!

Best crew served machinegun: TIE between Browning water cooled 30 caliber, and the Russian version Water cooled Maxam Heavy 7.62 water cooled on wheels.

Best show stopping firearm: Gatling Gun, "Clip Fed" Brass frame, Police Model (on a pedestal)

Worst idea in a mass produced weapon: Nambu Anti-tank Rifle, strapped to the back of the assistant gunner!

Ivan

 

[OLDSTER]

In a long gun it's difficult to choose. In a hand gun, it's an easy choice for me