Firearms A Work Of Art.

PONTIACDM · 10-31-2009, 09:57 PM

I was looking and oiling all my guns in the safe today. I came to my Browning BLR and my Marlin 30/30. Both un-shot and in 100% condition. I was just in one of those moments and thought to myself. These 2 rifles really are a piece of art. I love just looking at them. Maybe I just have a lever gun fetish. Are there any one or two guns in your collection that you just hate to put down because you enjoy looking at them that much? Maybe I'm weird?

jmp8927 · 10-31-2009, 10:08 PM

My AR-15, WASR-10, and SKS. I kinda like the WASR most because it's open enough to watch everything working. It's pretty cool.

SUBMOA · 10-31-2009, 10:10 PM

I have great respect and fine appreciation for the craftsmanship of many firearms. One of my favorite peices was my grandfathers Remington 31tc pump 12ga. It was his trap gun . then dads gun, he shot seldom. Then mine, shot never as mine. Now my sons, Shot thousands of times . He shoots for the high school trap team and got his first 25 straight with it. I know Gramps and Dad was cheering him on. Your not weird just have good taste in fine firearms.

FortyXDM · 10-31-2009, 10:48 PM

Not to worry. You are normal.

caopai · 10-31-2009, 10:51 PM

There are two guns that I just love to shoot and look at, my dad's 1895G and my 39a Centennial. Lever guns just look *right* to me, plus, the 39a is just an awesome little gun.

cr107 · 10-31-2009, 11:10 PM

The best gun I have to admire is my Egyptian Hakim. It's all milled, no stamped parts. not a single machining mark on it. It has a adjustable gas system for heavier and lighter loads. And the muzzle break is machined into the barrel.

And then, lets not forget the M1 Garand too.

larmus · 10-31-2009, 11:15 PM

when i borrow it from my dad its my grandma's colt buntline .22lr revolver with the 7+" barrel... i love that gun its just sooooo awesome...

Kaybe · 11-01-2009, 01:26 AM

No, you are not weird. You are one of us now, welcome to the collective. Hoppes' #9 is a mind control drug. Don't feel ashamed, it is ok to enjoy the craftsmanship and engineering marvel that sometimes are firearms. If you do all that without clothes on, then, you are kind of a freak. My Israeli .308 Mauser, such history to it and there is nothing like a Broomhandle Mauser pistol.

ArkansasHunter · 11-01-2009, 01:45 AM

My Marlin leveraction in .375 caliber makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside lol

TXplt · 11-01-2009, 06:20 AM

Firearms are a form of working art. From a M29 to an AK to a Marlin Lever action to a Single Action Colt to a Smith M40. All intricate and well-formed pieces of machinery and artwork.

Wonder where a High Point fits, though

Capt'n Mil Coll · 11-01-2009, 10:37 AM

I think my SVT-40 is the coolest looking rifle.
For pistols the Luger is really cool looking and it just feels right when you shoot it.

PSLMAN · 11-01-2009, 10:43 AM

I like looking at my PSL and AR 15 pistol. There's just something about the symmetrical lines of their design.

SwedeSteve · 11-01-2009, 11:25 AM

My Sako Mannlicher Carbine in 308. And then my Ruger 3 screw 44.

Kaybe · 11-02-2009, 01:18 AM

A symphony blending of steel, physics and chemistry

TACAV · 11-02-2009, 06:40 AM

My Stainless Kimber 1911...

Regardless of your thoughts on the platform's function in the very least, it looks badass.

G. Green · 11-02-2009, 06:48 AM

Win 1886 ultralight .45/70 and a Colt 1991 A1 compact in .45acp.

billy · 11-02-2009, 09:52 AM

nickle plated s&w 27-2
henry bigboy .45l.c.

White Rook · 11-02-2009, 10:03 AM

My M1 Carbine with a 30 round magazine.

cremley · 11-02-2009, 01:05 PM

I do that with my M1 Garand...

sea_chicken1 · 11-02-2009, 01:18 PM

My 1895 winchester, and M1 Garand do that to me. It's almost like I pet them when I pull them out.

10-31-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
PONTIACDM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,443	Firearms A Work Of Art. I was looking and oiling all my guns in the safe today. I came to my Browning BLR and my Marlin 30/30. Both un-shot and in 100% condition. I was just in one of those moments and thought to myself. These 2 rifles really are a piece of art. I love just looking at them. Maybe I just have a lever gun fetish. Are there any one or two guns in your collection that you just hate to put down because you enjoy looking at them that much? Maybe I'm weird? __________________ I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag And If That Bothers You, Well That's to Bad! "Aaron Tippin"

10-31-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 2,277 Images: 18	My AR-15, WASR-10, and SKS. I kinda like the WASR most because it's open enough to watch everything working. It's pretty cool. __________________ Fear not, for I am with you; Be not discouraged, for I am your God.

10-31-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
cr107 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Loganville, Ga Posts: 841	The best gun I have to admire is my Egyptian Hakim. It's all milled, no stamped parts. not a single machining mark on it. It has a adjustable gas system for heavier and lighter loads. And the muzzle break is machined into the barrel. And then, lets not forget the M1 Garand too. __________________ "Even if you dont see eye to eye, but sure that you can still stand shoulder to shoulder"-Me

10-31-2009, 11:15 PM	#7
larmus Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,159 Images: 6	when i borrow it from my dad its my grandma's colt buntline .22lr revolver with the 7+" barrel... i love that gun its just sooooo awesome... __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

11-01-2009, 01:26 AM	#8
Kaybe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northcentral Ohio Posts: 641	No, you are not weird. You are one of us now, welcome to the collective. Hoppes' #9 is a mind control drug. Don't feel ashamed, it is ok to enjoy the craftsmanship and engineering marvel that sometimes are firearms. If you do all that without clothes on, then, you are kind of a freak. My Israeli .308 Mauser, such history to it and there is nothing like a Broomhandle Mauser pistol. __________________ Some people are alive simply because it is illegal to kill them. Last edited by Kaybe; 11-01-2009 at 01:29 AM.

10-31-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
SUBMOA Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mountain home , ar Posts: 56	I have great respect and fine appreciation for the craftsmanship of many firearms. One of my favorite peices was my grandfathers Remington 31tc pump 12ga. It was his trap gun . then dads gun, he shot seldom. Then mine, shot never as mine. Now my sons, Shot thousands of times . He shoots for the high school trap team and got his first 25 straight with it. I know Gramps and Dad was cheering him on. Your not weird just have good taste in fine firearms.

10-31-2009, 10:48 PM	#4
FortyXDM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gladstone, Mo. (kc area) Posts: 3,661	Not to worry. You are normal.

10-31-2009, 10:51 PM	#5
caopai Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 21	There are two guns that I just love to shoot and look at, my dad's 1895G and my 39a Centennial. Lever guns just look right to me, plus, the 39a is just an awesome little gun.

11-01-2009, 01:45 AM	#9
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,218	My Marlin leveraction in .375 caliber makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside lol __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-01-2009, 06:20 AM	#10
TXplt Traveling Libertarian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 4,722 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	Firearms are a form of working art. From a M29 to an AK to a Marlin Lever action to a Single Action Colt to a Smith M40. All intricate and well-formed pieces of machinery and artwork. Wonder where a High Point fits, though __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

11-01-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
Capt'n Mil Coll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 3,391 Images: 45	I think my SVT-40 is the coolest looking rifle. For pistols the Luger is really cool looking and it just feels right when you shoot it. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

11-01-2009, 10:43 AM	#12
PSLMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rheas Mill, Arkansas. Posts: 2,521 Blog Entries: 2	I like looking at my PSL and AR 15 pistol. There's just something about the symmetrical lines of their design. __________________ If you ain't impressed yet just tell me what you want to hear.

11-01-2009, 11:25 AM	#13
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	My Sako Mannlicher Carbine in 308. And then my Ruger 3 screw 44. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

11-02-2009, 01:18 AM	#14
Kaybe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northcentral Ohio Posts: 641	A symphony blending of steel, physics and chemistry __________________ Some people are alive simply because it is illegal to kill them.

11-02-2009, 06:40 AM	#15
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,538	My Stainless Kimber 1911... Regardless of your thoughts on the platform's function in the very least, it looks badass. __________________ Zombies don't hold grudges, discriminate, or negotiate- Neither should you. -The Zen of Zombie-

11-02-2009, 01:05 PM	#19
cremley Young Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 2,655	I do that with my M1 Garand... __________________ I wouldn't be so paranoid if everyone wasn't out to get me. NRA MEMBER

11-02-2009, 06:48 AM	#16
G. Green Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE OK Posts: 464	Win 1886 ultralight .45/70 and a Colt 1991 A1 compact in .45acp.

11-02-2009, 09:52 AM	#17
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 19,731 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 161	nickle plated s&w 27-2 henry bigboy .45l.c. __________________

11-02-2009, 10:03 AM	#18
White Rook Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South West Ohio Posts: 2,109	My M1 Carbine with a 30 round magazine. __________________ USAF SSgt 80-86 IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-02-2009, 01:18 PM	#20
sea_chicken1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everett WA. and Norfolk VA. Posts: 1,017	My 1895 winchester, and M1 Garand do that to me. It's almost like I pet them when I pull them out.