Which rifle do we crown as the best looking ever?

[Brian Rothhammer]

The dovetail joint:

 

[mikesheree]

Blaser BD14.

 

[Woodcarver]

Woodcarver, one product that Millwrights use to free "sticky" joints is called KROIL. It is very expensive and sometimes hard to find. But if there is any product that will free up your Peep, this is it. I use it on all of the used firearms I purchase. It works wonders on surface rust and can even be used to clean up rusty bores. One source for it is Brownell's.

That is what I am using. Giving it a few days to work its's magic.

It works rather like the old 'aperture taped to one's spectacles' trick with added advantage of being aligned with the iron sights.

Yes. We should have mentioned these peeps are not elevation adjustable, just windage. And mine is off enough it is not in alignment with the irons, thus the need to drift it back over a bit.

 

[Brian Rothhammer]

That is what I am using. Giving it a few days to work its's magic.

Yes. We should have mentioned these peeps are not elevation adjustable, just windage. And mine is off enough it is not in alignment with the irons, thus the need to drift it back over a bit.

You should find that the center portion of the 'special folding peep sight' does move upward and downward. Mine is pushed slightly downward to close, then I push it upward a mm or so to set into its its detent position for aim.

 

[Woodcarver]

You should find that the center portion of the 'special folding peep sight' does move upward and downward. Mine is pushed slightly downward to close, then I push it upward a mm or so to set into its its detent position for aim.

Good to know. I did not see any vertical adjustment. Have to play with that when I get home in a few days. With the slot in the arm the peep looks through I had thought it should have up to an 1/8" or so, but could not see how the peep could be moved vertically. And if moved, it wouldn't close into the wrist pocket. I remember using it when I was a kid, but a few decades have passed since then. Having a bit of vertical movement will make it even more useful. With the Lyman peep on my '92 Winchester in 44-40, I can reliably ding steel out to 400 yards.

 

[PBR1952]

70's Paul Jaeger custom 30-06, Bohler Rasant octagon barrel, Claus and Emil Willig engraving

 

[Certus]

What a thread!

I love the look of an 1886 by Turnbull..
Dang near can’t be beat for looks with the octagonal (and long) barrel, that CCH action, lever, forend cap. And a hammer completes it all.
Here’s one owned by a member here @.50 Express

Having sang the praise for the 1886 I also think an 1876, given such love, is almost as beautiful a rifle.

 

[Killo]

A Johann Fanzoj Mauser Magnum in 416 Rigby, w. double square bridge, fine scroll engraving, beautiful dark circasian walnut. Made in Ferlach, AustriaView attachment 392750View attachment 392751View attachment 392752View attachment 392753View attachment 392754

Bravo!!!

 

[mikesheree]

I have the plain-Jane Blaser BD14 which is “pretty” but the examples I’ve seen in grade 10 furniture and top quality engraving are stunning.

 

[USN]

Affordable easy to obtain Benelli Lupo, of course in walnut.

 

[colorado]

Either this Hartmann & Weiss 505 Gibbs or Jim Corbett's 450/400 double

 

[Daniel Cary]

I don't know if it exists, they're all unique in their own right. Bolt, Double, No.1 .. idk.

 

[Rare Breed]

I have the plain-Jane Blaser BD14 which is “pretty” but the examples I’ve seen in grade 10 furniture and top quality engraving are stunning.

To me we all fall into two camps which is absolutely fine…those in my camp incredible wood and engraving, the other camp no extras a very clean no engraving tool of the highest dimension.

 

[MS 9x56]

Me, I had a Champaign taste and a beer budget. In my old age I have learned to save longer and buy better quality.

 

[Daniel Cary]

Me, I had a Champaign taste and a beer budget. In my old age I have learned to save longer and buy better quality.

I think it's the end anyway .. buy it!

 

[franzfmdavis]

Was told at one stage by a New York Lady that Australia is in the middle of Europe; had to explain otherwise, and that she was thinking of Austria, Hitler's birthplace.

There is a specific desk in the airport in Vienna for people who thought they had booked a trip to Australia! There is a kiosk right next to it that sells T-shirts that say:“there are no kangaroos in Austria”. Haha

 

[RR 314]

Either this Hartmann & Weiss 505 Gibbs or Jim Corbett's 450/400 double

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The leather covered pad on the H&W sure is a nice touch. . Seriously, an awesome rifle all around.

 

[Sketchy1973]

The impossible question.

 

[Safari Dave]

Dang it Kevin!


The 89b may be just a tad better looking than my 88b, but I guess I will stick with my old 88b until I get an offer that I can't refuse...

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Dang it Kevin!


The 89b may be just a tad better looking than my 88b, but I guess I will stick with my old 88b until I get an offer that I can't refuse...

The saying goes 'good things come to those who wait', but nobody stipulated how long...