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!!!