What's the gun you have longed over?
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What's the gun you have longed over?
Don't just say one that's worth a fortune, but one that would let feel like your collecting is complete.
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I havn't even thought this through for me yet. I'll give it a good think and post it soon.
There's probably more than a thousand that if I saw them, but given my limited exposure, just what I've seen.
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I havn't even thought this through for me yet. I'll give it a good think and post it soon.
There's probably more than a thousand that if I saw them, but given my limited exposure, just what I've seen.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Can't imagine the gun that would make my collection complete, that means I wouldn't want any more!
Have always wanted a Colt Single Action .45 with 7 1/2 inch barrel. No reason, just have always wanted one , must be 60 years now or more.
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Have always wanted a Colt Single Action .45 with 7 1/2 inch barrel. No reason, just have always wanted one , must be 60 years now or more.
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Well I thought a Colt SAA would fill the Bill but One turned to 2 then 3. Maybe I'm not finished but a Winchester Model 1894 in 38-55 would make Me Happy for a while.
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I think a Volcanic. I seem to be hung up on them and yet, there is no way I'll ever have one.
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Mauser "Custom" .375 H&H
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
One of those .475 Linebaugh leverguns (and a pistol to go with it).
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Or maybe a 20mm Barrett...
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My Holey Grail is simple.
Colt SAA, 4.75" barrel, .45 Colt, Blue / CCH, one piece ivory grips.
Wanted one for as long as I can remember.
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Colt SAA, 4.75" barrel, .45 Colt, Blue / CCH, one piece ivory grips.
Wanted one for as long as I can remember.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
the three guns that I have longed over:
Pistol - a blue Colt Gold Cup National Match in .45ACP
Rifle - A genuine Lee Speed in .303 British
Shotgun - A Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen in 16G (of course)
I think that if I got these three my (shooting) life would be complete.
Pistol - a blue Colt Gold Cup National Match in .45ACP
Rifle - A genuine Lee Speed in .303 British
Shotgun - A Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen in 16G (of course)
I think that if I got these three my (shooting) life would be complete.
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I wish I could afford a Colt/Sauer Drilling in 20g/20g/.243..................
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
The Holy Grail for me has changed from time to time, but recently it's been a pre-war 1892 Win SRC. At one point it was .44WCF, but has changed to .38-40 for reasons I can't even fully articulate. I think maybe it's partly 'cause my dream "project" gun idea is a triple threat .38-40/.40/10mm Bowen (Clements etc) & Turnbull'd Ruger convertible based on a .357 New Vaq I have, and the pairing with a 92 .38WCF I would think would just be peachy! But the rifle would also easily stand alone as my one wished for gun. My concept is one in really nice shape, and in this instance I wouldn't even care if it was a (well) "refreshed" example vs unmolested--re collectibility/value...a) don't plan on re-selling, and b) all the easier to buy in the first place! I'll but my own wear patina on it! But I like the idea of a "responsibly worn" (lots of patina, but no abuse) example as well. Or, in a cost-no object fantasy, a Turnbull- restored SRC would do just fine
Runner up: a box stock USFA Double Eagle 4" in .44 Sp.
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Custom bolt rifle in 6.5 Imperial.
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Smith & Wesson Model 15 with a 2" barrel...classic firearm... :)
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It would always be the next one to the last one bought...
Just wish I could put my hands on an 1886 takedown with 28" octagon barrel, trigger set, with origional globe front sight and origional 3 leaf rear or elevator sight in a 40-82 cal. and sporting a tang peep... Now that ain't asking for to much is it?
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Just wish I could put my hands on an 1886 takedown with 28" octagon barrel, trigger set, with origional globe front sight and origional 3 leaf rear or elevator sight in a 40-82 cal. and sporting a tang peep... Now that ain't asking for to much is it?
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Right now it is a Colt SAA in 45 Colt.
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An original Spencer(rifle version) and a Shiloh Sharps in some heavy barrel buffalo killing caliber. I'd love to have either, or both! ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Speaking of sharps, had a black powder shoot at our club and a man brought his grandson and asked it he could use his 1859 sharps carbine with paper cartridges so we said sure. That was the first time I really got a good look at one and.... I like it!!!! I've shot the long barreled sharps but there is something about those short little carbine that I really like. Oh great, another one on my list.... Keeps getting longer. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
A Savage Stevens .410 side by side, and a fully functioning Mac 10. The side by side because it is a great little gun, and the Mac 10 for the pure fun of it.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
1885 Winchester (original) in .45-70.
1886 Winchester (original) in .45-70 or .45-90, sporting rifle, octagon barrel, semi pistol grip stock.
Oh, wait, you said just one! Guess I'll go with the 1886.![Cool 8)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
1886 Winchester (original) in .45-70 or .45-90, sporting rifle, octagon barrel, semi pistol grip stock.
Oh, wait, you said just one! Guess I'll go with the 1886.
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Holland and Holland double stalking rifle in 303 Brit. Working gun, sturdy straight wood and no engraving.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
longing over is a little extreme, but I was recently impressed by a Smith and Wesson .357, 8 shots, Scandium frame, and 5" barrel. Balanced just right, felt light and this particular one had lots of taps and rails for adding scopes or lasers.
I might be closer to longing over a 92 reproduction in .357 with a 24" octagonal barrel. I could also long over a .22lr left-handed bolt gun. But I do have those bases already covered, so it would be gratuitous to go further.
One thing that is still interesting to me is to convert a 30-30 to .357-30. Use the 30-30 case with a .357 bore. Not .358, but .357. Then I could shoot heavy pistol bullets fast, or light pistol bullets really fast. But I don't really have a gunsmith who could do it, and even the one who couldn't do it said it would cost $600.00. I'll think about it, but I do ok with my .357's.
I might be closer to longing over a 92 reproduction in .357 with a 24" octagonal barrel. I could also long over a .22lr left-handed bolt gun. But I do have those bases already covered, so it would be gratuitous to go further.
One thing that is still interesting to me is to convert a 30-30 to .357-30. Use the 30-30 case with a .357 bore. Not .358, but .357. Then I could shoot heavy pistol bullets fast, or light pistol bullets really fast. But I don't really have a gunsmith who could do it, and even the one who couldn't do it said it would cost $600.00. I'll think about it, but I do ok with my .357's.
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My holy grail would be a 1885 High Wall in 32-40 or 38-55 must have a octagon barrel.And also a Sako L46 in 218BEE
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Got it for myself for my 50th birthday.
1907 Parker VH grade 16 ga. 0 frame.
I've said it's the last gun I will ever purchase in my lifetime.
To date that's held to be true.
1907 Parker VH grade 16 ga. 0 frame.
I've said it's the last gun I will ever purchase in my lifetime.
To date that's held to be true.
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I always admired the limited edition Savage 99 that came out in early 1970's:
- octagon barrel
- brass details
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- octagon barrel
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
It changes from time to time but currently it would be a 20" Model 99 in 25-35. Love the older 99's, especially the saddle guns and 25-35 is my favorite cartridge for bumming in the woods.
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When I win the Mega Millions I'll get you all those guns and one each for me too, they all sound great.
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I couldn't narrow it down to one, but thanks for the rest of you adding to my list!
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I must be a bit different. I don't "collect", I accumulate. Also, it's very unusual for met to want a particular gun, though I am waiting for Kel-tec to make enough KSGs to go around. No, I'm mostly an impulse buyer. It doesn't matter if I have any sort of preconcieved "need". It's simply "want". That's why I enjoy browsing as many gun shops as possible. I never know what will strike my fancy.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
I want old fashion type guns that sights never grow fuzzy.
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Me, a 1919A4 Browning. Not going to happen though.
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An 1885 in .32-40, 26" octagon bbl., rifle butt, Lyman #2 tang & 17A front sight. For about $200!
But, I might offer more depending on condition!
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
It was always an '86 in .45-90.
Now I have one, made in 1891!
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Nothing fancy, just a simple bolt action .358 Winchester.
The ones built by commercial manufacturers are kinda 'spensive when you can find them, so I'm building one myself on a Savage Model 10. Just waiting for the barrel.
I've really got no use for 'decorator' guns.
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The ones built by commercial manufacturers are kinda 'spensive when you can find them, so I'm building one myself on a Savage Model 10. Just waiting for the barrel.
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Winchester Hi Wall: double set trigger, steel checkered shot gun butt plate, 2 or 3 X wood with ebony inlay on fore end, pistol grip, cheek piece with accent line, 26 or 28" heavy barrel --half octagon to round with wedding band, spirit level front aperture sight with wind adjustment, vernier tang sight, drilled and tapped for Unertl 'scope, calibre 30 US Army (AKA .30-40 Krag).
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
The Riflemans,.... Rifle...Winchester 92 SRC 44-40 large loop
Its sitting about 60 mile from my house in a display....by Arnold Palmer...
Its sitting about 60 mile from my house in a display....by Arnold Palmer...
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
collection can never be complete
But my heart longs for a older used , marlin 39 with a 20" barrel.
Prices have allways seemed to exceed my budget by much more than I thought a tin can plinker / squirrel shooter should be worth.
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But my heart longs for a older used , marlin 39 with a 20" barrel.
Prices have allways seemed to exceed my budget by much more than I thought a tin can plinker / squirrel shooter should be worth.
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Documentation this is an arsenal conversion from a 42 in barrel to 30 nches
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
A nice AH Fox double. 12ga, 30" barrels, Full and Mod chokes.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Nutin fancy, just a '92 in .32-20.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
1895 Winchester Russian contract Musket 7.62X54r
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Gotta do two! One has been the holy grail since I was a kid in Montana(and I'm sure shrapnel has it LOL)a 1886 octagon full length mag in 45-70. The one I desire right now is a octagon barrel Marlin 1893 in 32-40, want one bad,,,but limited funds right now due to this falls elk and mulie hunt.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
I have a few;
Colt SAA in 45 Colt, 7 1/2 blue barrel, Case hardened frame and hammer, brass grip frame from an 1851 navy, 1 piece Ivory grips
Colt 1911A1, blued, Ivory grips Gold bead front sight.
Winchester 1898 in 38-55
S&W Model 1905 in 38 special 6 in barrel with a round grip frame.
S&W Model 12 with a 3" barrel
Colt SAA in 45 Colt, 7 1/2 blue barrel, Case hardened frame and hammer, brass grip frame from an 1851 navy, 1 piece Ivory grips
Colt 1911A1, blued, Ivory grips Gold bead front sight.
Winchester 1898 in 38-55
S&W Model 1905 in 38 special 6 in barrel with a round grip frame.
S&W Model 12 with a 3" barrel
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Had to think a little since I pretty much have all the guns I want or need. Actually more than I need.
Winchester 1894 SRC in fine condition
Winchester 1886 SRC in fine condition
SXS double rifle, 500 NE--Rigby, H&H, Purdy, etc.
Winchester model 21, 12 ga--least expensive for around 5,000
With tons of money I'd have all of the above but still might end-up with one out of this bunch.
Back to add: Dakota Arms bolt gun, 375 H&H or 416 Rigby. Rigby with Rigby would also do.
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Winchester 1894 SRC in fine condition
Winchester 1886 SRC in fine condition
SXS double rifle, 500 NE--Rigby, H&H, Purdy, etc.
Winchester model 21, 12 ga--least expensive for around 5,000
With tons of money I'd have all of the above but still might end-up with one out of this bunch.
Back to add: Dakota Arms bolt gun, 375 H&H or 416 Rigby. Rigby with Rigby would also do.
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After cleaning out a plethora of seldom or never used long guns, I'd like to have a Shiloh Sharps in 45-70, and lately, maybe, a Ruger Scout Rifle.
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I have always wanted a Rigby .275 Bolt built in the style of the '30s.....will never be able to afford one but it is okay to dream...
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
Okay, I'm sorry. There are no leverguns or even traditional levergun calibers on my list.
After Dad passed away I finally realized time to get some of the grail guns was going by at a rapid pace. There were several that I got and having had, I'm ready to let go. An Auto Mag, Colt Woodsman Match Target and a few others of the like.
One notable exception.
Ever since I was quite young and saw them illustrated in an old back issue of the Shooter's Bible that Dad had laying around, it's been the Mannlicher Schoenauer carbine. I stumbled across a rifle and was pleased to have it, but that full-length stock was lacking. After Dad passed, I haunted GunBroker until I found a Model 1952 carbine in '06 that was priced within reason. It had the most goofy scope base imaginable, but thanks to Walker on this forum, it's now wearing a low profile peep that's functional and perfectly compliments the sleek lines of the piece. It's one of the last guns I'd part with. BTW, a scout rifle isn't to be longed after. It's a need to be filled.
If anything, the Steyr Scout goes right after the M/S carbine.
And the Gibbs pseudo-Jungle Carbine version of the 7.62/.308 Ishapore Enfield is a handy little thing, too...although the rear sight is too far forward and the front sight tends to disappear. I've been pondering a scope base where the rear sight currently resides with a IER scope in QD rings, a receiver peep and a large bead front.
After Dad passed away I finally realized time to get some of the grail guns was going by at a rapid pace. There were several that I got and having had, I'm ready to let go. An Auto Mag, Colt Woodsman Match Target and a few others of the like.
One notable exception.
Ever since I was quite young and saw them illustrated in an old back issue of the Shooter's Bible that Dad had laying around, it's been the Mannlicher Schoenauer carbine. I stumbled across a rifle and was pleased to have it, but that full-length stock was lacking. After Dad passed, I haunted GunBroker until I found a Model 1952 carbine in '06 that was priced within reason. It had the most goofy scope base imaginable, but thanks to Walker on this forum, it's now wearing a low profile peep that's functional and perfectly compliments the sleek lines of the piece. It's one of the last guns I'd part with. BTW, a scout rifle isn't to be longed after. It's a need to be filled.
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A 1886 converted to 50-110....
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1886 50/110
vierling [ four barrel ] with 12 x 12 above 9.3 x 74R with 22 wmr between those barrels
merwin hulbert 44 with all three length barrels.
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vierling [ four barrel ] with 12 x 12 above 9.3 x 74R with 22 wmr between those barrels
merwin hulbert 44 with all three length barrels.
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Re: What's the gun you have longed over?
I d like to have a Romano percussion maynard first model carbine