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Everyone has a favorite firearm or three and often, but not always, they are manufactured by the same company. I got to thinking what my one favorite firearm from nine different companies would be and it caused me to wonder what some others might say when asked the same question. I'll admit many of my choices probably will not be others favorites but we are all individuals and that's what makes it interesting.
Here are the nine companies I picked and my personal choice for each.
Browning - 22 LR Auto takedown rifle
Colt - Python
Marlin - model 336 A
Mossberg - model 46 M
Remington - model 14
Ruger - model #3 rifle
Savage - model 170
Smith & Wesson - model 29
Winchester - tough to choose one, but I'll say model 70 in an eyelash over the model 94
What are your choices? If anyone wishes to add another company please do so.
Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc. 
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colt- SAA
marlin- 39
mossberg- 500
remington- 870
ruger- p95
savage- 110 serie
smith and wesson- highway patrolman
winchester- m94
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By far my favorite "company" overall is Ruger. Almost every gun they have made has been a hit. Choosing just one model from Ruger would be near impossible for me.
The original Ruger product (.22 pistol) is outstanding. The Blackhawk line (particularly the original Flattop .44) is unrivaled. The Model 77 is perhaps one of the greatest rifles ever designed. I also love the original .44 Carbine.
If forced to choose I'd have to go with the .44 Flattop
Other manufactures are easier.
Browning - A-5 auto
Colt - Single-action (just edging out the 1911)
Marlin - 336 Texan model
Mossberg - 500 series shotguns
Remington - I want to pick ther 870 shotgun, but the Model 14 is just too sweet
Savage - No contest here....the Model 99
Smith & Wesson - Model 19
Winchester - Model 95....just beating out the Model 100
I hate change, it's never for the better.... Grumpy Old Men
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know
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Ruger- 77r tang safety 30-06
Browning- BPS 10 gauge
Colt- SAA 45 long colt
Marlin -1895G not ported guide gun 45/70
Mossberg- 640kd chuckster 22 magnum
Remington - 721 300 h&h magnum or 700bdl in 8mm rem. Magnum(tie)
Savage- 219 in 22 hornet
Smith & Wesson- model 53 22 jet
Winchester- model 71 in 348
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If it looks good, you'll see it
If it sounds good, you'll hear it
If it's marketed right, you'll buy it
But...If it's real, you'll feel it
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Colt SAA-.44-40
Winchester Model 71
C. Sharps Arms '74 in .44/77
Marlin 39
Savage 99 in .250/3000
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Browning - Citori
Colt - Lightweight Commander
Marlin - 336
Mossberg - No favs here, only one I own is a 16ga bolt action...
Remington - 700 (from the era when quality was upheld)
Ruger - No. 1
Savage - 99
Smith & Wesson - 657
Winchester - 70
I'll add:
Weatherby - Mark V (Preferably German but had no issues with the Japs. Not as impressed with the current USA guns, sadly)
T/C - Contender (Pistol & Carbine)
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Colt - Python
Ruger - 44 carbine
Winchester - 64
Marlin - 1895
Remington - LH KS Mountain Rifle
Savage - 99
Browning - Sweet Sixteen
LC Smith - Long Range Wildfowl
Ithaca - NID 10 gauge
Lefever - (the Uncle Dan guns not the Nitro Special)
S&W - 34 4" 22LR
Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.
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Savage M1899/99
Taurus M85
Remington M552
Mauser M98
Smith & Wesson M57
Winchester M1300
Colt M1911A1
Ruger LCP
Go tell the Spartans,Travelers passing by,That here,Obedient to their laws we lie.
I'm older now but I'm still runnin' against the wind
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Colt SAA
Mossberg 500
Marlin M39 Carbine
Remington 121
Smith & Wesson Combat Magnum
Ruger 77/22
Winchester Model 70 pre=64
Browning 92 .357
Savage 99
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Ruger - Yes!
Browning - Safari Mauser or Upland Special 16ga Citori (except its made in Japistan)
Colt - 1911 or Trooper MkIII
Marlin - 1895G unported
Mossberg - Little Mannlicher-style carbine, forgot the model
Remington - 1903A3
Savage - 99
Smith & Wesson - 29
Winchester - Pre-'64 M70 or its predecessor (forgot model)
Our God reigns.
Harrumph!!!
I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.
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Dunno who made them, little help? ![[Linked Image]](http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/dod/8505379.jpg)
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Browning - Citori 16 gauge, BuckMark Camper and Maxus
Winchester - SX3 Walnut Field
CZ - 550 American, 512 .22 Mag, P-07, 82 and 83
Remington - older 700's
Weatherby - Vanguard S2 and SA-08
Colt - Diamondback and DS with shrouded ejector
Franchi - 720 and Affinity
Mossberg. - 930
Marlin - 336 and Model 60
Sig Sauer - P232
Stoeger - Cougar
RIA - any Tactical FS .45 ACP
Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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Remington 870
Winchester model 12
Browning Auto 5
Beretta 6xx series o/u shotgun
Savage model 99
Ruger #1
Marlin 336
Ithaca model 37
Colt SSA
S&W Model 17
H&R Officers model trapdoor
Weatherby Mk V
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Browning- Sweet 16
Colt- 1911
Marlin- 39A
Mossberg- 641M
Remington- 581
Ruger- Mk II .22
Savage- 99TD
S&W- Model 66 4"
Winchester- Model 70 Classic FWT
"Chances Will Be Taken"
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Browning-Superposed
Colt-Trooper (pre-mark)
Marlin-336
Mossberg-500
Remington 870
Ruger-MkII
Savage-110L 1959 .308
Smith&Wesson Mod.27
Winchester pre-64 Mod. 94
Battle rifle-Springfield M1
Service pistol-Colt 1911
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I don't have a lot of rifles, 5-6 ,but my favorite in terms of quality is an Oberndorf (sp?) made Swedish Mauser in 6.5x57 that I sporterized myself. I bought this gun for $69 and have maybe $150 more in, not including the scope. I don't think it was ever fired.
I don't think there is a non custom gun on the market that has a smooth an action and overall quality.
I like old double SXS shotguns and the Fox Steringworth and Ithaca NIB are my favorite. Probably better ones out there, but that is what I have.My wife's Franchi is pretty decent.
If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles
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Weatherby - Mark V
Winchester - Model 95
Sako Tecomate
Ruger RSI,Redhawk,Super Redhawk,77 Boat paddle
H&R 10 GA. SINGLE BARREL
Marlin 45/70
Browning BLR S.S.
S&W 629
Remington not a Damn thing!
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Dunno who made them, little help? colt of course! don't know who made em, but I want one!
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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colt 1911
ruger sp101 357
S&W 586 8 3/8"
springfield 03
marlin 1895
Remington 788 6mm
Winchester 1894 xtr
browning highpower
polytech mak90
kimber 1911
American arms px22
dan Wesson 1911
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Dunno who made them, little help? colt of course! don't know who made em, but I want one! I think that the 16" gun tubes were made at the Naval Gun Factory which I believe was part of the Washington Naval yard. Here is a link to some big tubes being made. http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...y/naval-gun-factory-d-c-1943-pic-192009/
The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them. Coolidge
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