View Full Version : Is there a shotgun as beautiful as a Browning
Auto-5
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I didn't think so either.
You're joking, right?
I like my Auto-5, but I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Any London Best is better looking than an A-5.
NeverMore1701
02-03-2012, 18:49
Most of them are, IMO. The hump on the A5 just doesn't do anything for me.
Is there a shotgun as beautiful as a Browning
No. . . . it's MORE beautiful -
Remington 1100!!!!!
:pepper:
and. . . . . .
Beretta Silver Pigeon!!!!!!!
glock2740
02-03-2012, 18:51
They're sure up at the top IMO. I love mine. :cool:
It's a classic-I have one from 1993 or so-haven't shot it for years, kicks like a mule and I'm getting to be an old man. But she is beautiful.
Adjuster
02-03-2012, 18:53
Stoeger is making a new polished stainless sxs coach. It looks very cool/nice.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/images/coach_supreme_large_nickel.jpg
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Free Radical
02-03-2012, 19:34
A beautiful piece of work no doubt.
Sorry, never cared for the "hump". Now, a nice Citori or B-25...hell yeah!
skeeter1959
02-03-2012, 22:03
I really like my one owner 1955 Auto 5, but my Kreghoff K-80 with Super Scroll wood is best looking girl in my safe.
TN.Frank
02-03-2012, 22:18
The Remington Model 11 is as nice.
http://pictures.gunauction.com/129204511/10641768/008_edited-2.jpg_thumbnail0.jpg
Of course it's basically the same gun.:tongueout:
glock2740
02-03-2012, 22:19
The Remington Model 11 is as nice.
http://pictures.gunauction.com/129204511/10641768/008_edited-2.jpg_thumbnail0.jpg
Of course it's basically the same gun.:tongueout:
:faint:
TN.Frank
02-03-2012, 22:25
IIRC I think a couple other companies made shotguns based on this Browning design as well. Can't recall who they were off hand, think maybe Savage was one of em' but I'm not sure.
IIRC I think a couple other companies made shotguns based on this Browning design as well. Can't recall who they were off hand, think maybe Savage was one of em' but I'm not sure.
yep the savage 720. If you have one I will buy it.
TN.Frank
02-04-2012, 07:44
yep the savage 720. If you have one I will buy it.
LOL, I just know way too much about guns.:crying:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2008/05/holland1.jpg
I do like Browning firearms very much, the beauty and polish is hard for me to resist... The old Browning high wall rifles are just a masterpiece too IMO, but to be honest any quality firearms strikes an emotion of lust for me... Me looking at nice firearms is like looking at a well rounded set of lumps and a juicy hump, it's hard to not like them for what they are -- even if they're not top $$ and for the aristocrat ...
motorcyclist
02-04-2012, 08:31
No. . . . it's MORE beautiful -
Remington 1100!!!!!
I have a Rem 1100 made in 73'. I think it's a grade I as it has scrolling engraved on the reciever. High gloss finish on walnut stocks and bluing so deep it's black. It is beautiful...even though it's not Italian!
dp2002813
02-04-2012, 10:53
I like the smoother lines of the Ithaca and the excellent trigger... oops, still a Browning design.
https://ithacagun.com/images/misc_pix/BellandAbby.jpg
https://ithacagun.com/images/model37/UplandFeatherlight20Gauge.jpg
https://ithacagun.com/images/model37/engraving_dogside.jpg
TN.Frank
02-04-2012, 11:17
Ithaca 37 is one of my favorite shotguns. Too bad they didn't catch on like the Remington 870 did, it'd be nice to have an aftermarket for them like the 870.
Yes. Lot's of them.
:rofl: so true.
none prettier! My 2009 Shot Show SE 20ga/30" White Lightning... :)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gan28hYPIUg/TwtVAajBHhI/AAAAAAAAWz0/Mx5u0fzEk2g/s912/DSC_0059-1.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YARclBzHyMU/Tw6ju2ZdU9I/AAAAAAAAW1Y/WZ413rbVcD8/s640/DSC_0052-1.JPG
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captcurly
02-04-2012, 12:12
Sorry, never cared for the "hump". Now, a nice Citori or B-25...hell yeah!
Sometimes a "hump" is a good thing. :cool:
Auto-5
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I didn't think so either.
With all due respect to the great John Browning. No. Not even close.
However another of his idea, the Superpose or over under is the form of shotgun that is beautiful as it is functional.
dp2002813
02-04-2012, 14:36
Ithaca 37 is one of my favorite shotguns. Too bad they didn't catch on like the Remington 870 did, it'd be nice to have an aftermarket for them like the 870.
I agree. Wonder why it didn't catch on?
I have never owned a semi-automatic shotgun and I never will. I have never hunted with a person carrying a semi-automatic shotgun and I never will. I think that they are dangerous. MHO only.
Now, for a beautiful Browning, I think my BSS side-by-side 20 gauge with English stock is absolutely beautiful.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t107/jtull8/bss3.jpg
Gregg702
02-04-2012, 15:21
I have a Browning Silver Hunter that is beautiful. Not as nice as a Kreighoff, but not $10,000+ either.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/BadReligion702/P1000052.jpg
arclight610
02-04-2012, 15:22
I have never owned a semi-automatic shotgun and I never will. I have never hunted with a person carrying a semi-automatic shotgun and I never will. I think that they are dangerous. MHO only.
Now, for a beautiful Browning, I think my BSS side-by-side 20 gauge with English stock is absolutely beautiful.
Huh? What's your reasoning on this? Semi-auto shotguns are dangerous?!?
Huh? What's your reasoning on this? Semi-auto shotguns are dangerous?!?
Yea I dont think he has hunted all that much at least not upland birds. I would say upward of 60% of the guys I hunt with use a semi.
Boys, I have hunted for 55 years. Mainly upland game birds. Mourning dove, white-wing dove, blue quail, bobwhite quail, pheasant, grouse, and prairie chicken. Duck, geese, and sandhill cranes. Turkey.
For geese and cranes I use a beautiful Model 12 pump 16 gauge. For all the rest, I use a double-barrel SxS 20 gauge. Have all my life.
I stand by my opinion.
1897 Winchester Trench gun.
arclight610
02-04-2012, 17:29
Boys, I have hunted for 55 years. Mainly upland game birds. Mourning dove, white-wing dove, blue quail, bobwhite quail, pheasant, grouse, and prairie chicken. Duck, geese, and sandhill cranes. Turkey.
For geese and cranes I use a beautiful Model 12 pump 16 gauge. For all the rest, I use a double-barrel SxS 20 gauge. Have all my life.
I stand by my opinion.
What makes semi-autos dangerous though? Are you speaking about the people that wield semi-autos, or the shotguns themselves?
NeverMore1701
02-04-2012, 17:39
What makes semi-autos dangerous though? Are you speaking about the people that wield semi-autos, or the shotguns themselves?
Makes me want to head out to the ranch with a tricked out S12 and 20rd drum:whistling:
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