Let’s Make Today All About America

[Hunter-Habib]

In light of the recent US elections, let’s do something fun. Each of us posts a picture & description of our favorite AMERICAN rifle and/or shotgun. As a bonus, I’m sure we’ll all get to see some great firearms.

I’ll go first.

Rifle would have to be Griffin & Howe Custom Springfield Model 1903A3 Sporter in you guessed it..
.30-06 Springfield. You can’t get more American & classy than that.

Shotgun would have to be a Winchester Model 21 Heavy Duck in 12 gauge 3” Magnum. 32” fully choked barrels. Single selective trigger. Boxlock ejector action.

 

[deewayne2003]

Winchester Pre-64 Super Grade M70 in .300H&H With Original Leupold 3-9 & Redfield Mount

 

[BJH65]

My favorite deer rifle, and pure Americana, a pre 64 Winchester Model 70 featherweight 30-06 mfg date 1956 with 4X Bushnell Scope Chief.

 

[Cheesehead]

I doubt anyone would argue that Winchester Model 70 is the epitome of American Rifles. The rifleman rifle is a living legend.although the Winchester model 94 and Marlin 336 would certainly have a legitimate argument for the crown of America's rifle. As far as shotguns go, I'm not sure any surpasses the Remington Midel 870 for popularity in the US. Many a young hunter has learned to properly lead a clay pigeon or fleeing Pheasant over the full length rib and silver colored bead of an 870. Though I think the Mossberg 500 claims a not so distant second place.

Just like in the discussion of which gun is most American, there are those that will disagree with me politically. I can think of several that would give me the shirt off their backs, and I to them, despite our policies differences. As cliche as that sounds. And I think that bears remembering for all of us when we are faced with so much division in this country.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Pre 64 model 70 in .416 Taylor. 21” barrel

 

[BeeMaa]

Not just firearms...

How about a Smith & Sons Brave handmade knife with a sheath from our own @CM McKenzie.

 

[BeeMaa]

Big thanks to @Hunter-Habib for starting this thread, because it's been a long four years my friend. Appreciate you thinking of us. I raise a glass to you. Cheers.