Holy grails of sporting rifles

[gunrunner100]

I was without sufficient personal exchequer...

Sorry BUM, my first thought when I read your post was this-

 

[marcoman]

You mean like the one on the right?

Thats the one... So I guess you're going to need my shipping address?

Nice collection there!

 

[blueoval56]

To me the Holy grail of hunting rifles would be a trio of custom M98's from Ralph Martini. 300H&H, 375H&H, and 458 Lott.
Go big or go home

For something a little more affordable, I love my Marlin 1895CB with 26in octagon barrel. Not ridiculously hard to find, but getting harder to find every day.

 

[delta1]

Any of the MS full stocked rifles from the 30s-40s-50s 0r 60s and prefer one in 30-06. Iron sighted but with original scope and mounts to complete the package.

 

[Baribal]

An original commercial Ross in .450/.400 Nitro Express, .370 Express, .35 Winchester or 6.5mm...

 

[mkrnel]

I know there seems to be alot of people after the 10 shot, 26 inch hex barrel, Marlin 1895 Cowboy 45-70's

 

[martybcnb]

Marlin Camp Carbine is .45 ACP or 9 mm seem to be impossible to find.

 

[tech551]

Winchester Model 71 in 33 WCF!

 

[Ardent]

For me, the Mauser Kurz true short action. I bought one recently that it appears is likely the first large ring example ever, with only one other from a year later known to exist. The serial number is "V 1", or "Test 1", I doubt I'll ever top it for rarity and for myself, intrigue.

 

[skimmer]

I have a 1979 Marlin 336 and am currently holding a 1917 Luger and a L.C. Smith Ideal Grade side-by-side 12 gauge. Also a first production Remington Wingmaster, and a vintage Cooey .22LR.

Everything else is new.

 

[joe.danay]

I have an Ellwood Epps 30-303 Sportorized Enfield with a Lyman "All American" 20x scope.
It shoots under 1/2 moa at 500m

 

[Nipigon Jack]

Winchester Model 71 in 33 WCF!

Please tell me more.
I was unaware that the Model 71 was chambered for anything but the 348.

 

[NWO]

WANT
Ruger compact in 6.8 rem SPC (NIB) don't care if blue or SS

 

[The Kurgan]

Without question, it's the Brno model 21 in 7x57 (full stock or normal stock). I don't believe there's a finer bolt action hunting rifle, regardless of price, ever made.

 

[hend238]

Sako 75 SS Laminate Varminter, SINGLE SHOT and Single set trigger in any caliber and non fluted barrel. 15 years ago I passed up buying one in 6 ppc and in 308 Win. I had already purchased a repeater in 6 ppc and didn't think I needed another. I'm such an idiot! Have been searching ever since.

I also regret passing up a beautiful Winchester 94-17 in 17 HMR. It had beautiful wood, nice tang sight and octagon barrel.

 

[lilsurfer]

Please tell me more.
I was unaware that the Model 71 was chambered for anything but the 348.

Some say that the 71 was available to order in 33 WCF the first year of production only, but I don't buy it. A Model 71 carbine would be my "holy grail" rifle, although it would probably cost $4000 if you could even find one. Anybody ever seen one for sale in Canada?

 

[catnthehatt]

I guess the one I let get away was a M70 Featherweight in 6.5X55!
Still waiting for the Ruger No.1RSI in 257 Bob, it's going to be about a year they think.
Prophet River is just getting last year's stuff up here!!
Cat

 

[kamlooky]

A bunch of years ago I had in me mitts a very nice Schultz Model 68DL in 308win.
Why I put that gal back is beyond me.
Nicest one I have seen yet.
As Biggly'un stated, pewped les pantalewns..........

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

I would feel quite content with an H&H side lock, back action, hammer double in 450-400 nitro.
Failing that, I would like to root through this fine gent's collection to find a super nice rifle.
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[tuffbuff]

I keep an eye out for m700s that are discontinued in certain cartridges/configurations, and the odd Ruger.