Thread is simple, turn back the clock and post your favorite, also please explain a thing or two about your choice.

Looking for interesting choices and comments.


Lastly only stipluation is that it must be a firearm, and must be designed and built between the years 1800 and 1899.

Can be any type or cartrige as long as it's from the 19th century era of availibility.

I have six favorite arms form the period.

US Model of 1896 Carbine
Mauser Model C-96 Pistol
Colt Model P of 1873
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action
Mauser Model 1898 Gewehr
Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun

I think, no I am sure mine would be the 1873 Winchester, catriged in the old 44-40.

Simple and spectacular when engraved.

M1897 Trench Gun definitely. Its a Browning and the grandfather of pump-action shotguns.

My list is as follows:

1. Lebel Model 1886 rifle
2. Winchester Model 1895
3. Mauser C96
4. Smith & Wesson model 3

Model No. 3? You have superior taste indeed, you just need to be careful on the draw and not hit the break action latch if you use a holster, nothing is more embarassing then withdrawing the weapon only to have the shells ejected straight to the ground as it hangs open in your hand.

Originally Posted by Yossarian

Model No. 3? You have superior taste indeed, you just need to be careful on the draw and not hit the break action latch if you use a holster, nothing is more embarassing then withdrawing the weapon only to have the shells ejected straight to the ground as it hangs open in your hand.

Yes, I am partial to small arms used in service by Canadian military or police.

Well.... here is my S&W .38 Double Action 2nd Model (made between 1880 to 1884). Chambered in .38 S&W. It's a smaller five shot design of a Top Break S&W except it's a double action design internally so the trigger assembly is a different creature all together from the S&W Model 3s and Russians.

Beatiful design, this is most defiently one of S&Ws better models from the later half of the 19th century.

Mauser C-96 broomhandle, Winchesters, Double barrels, Colt SAA, S&W #3, A real intrieging one is the Merwin & Hulbert revolver.