What long guns are so iconic that everyone should own one?

[greg vess]

Remington 700 BDL in 30-06 pre 1990
AR15
Marlin 336 30-30 JM stamped
Marlin Glenfield model 60 1980 or before
Remington 870 wingmaster 12 gauge pre 1990
All of these guns have one thing in common. Good old american inginuity and manufacturing.

 

[Jack Rabbit]

Winchester Model 100 .308

 

[Jack Rabbit]

Winchester 290 Deluxe 22lr

 

[jdav]

Where’s the love for a Winchester model 70? Hands down my go to over a Rem 700 (even though the 700 may be the popular majority now).

 

[BIKER13]

Winchester Model 70.Savage 99. Ruger International.

 

[November Sierra]

Heretic

Take your Canadian rifle elsewhere

 

[JWC]

In my opinion, one must have a lever action rifle. Great rifles, with a wonderful history. I would go with a 30/30 model, but one in 45/70.....well, that is nice.

 

[timbgtm]

I’m going way back to a Sharps rifle.

More modern - a 742 Woodsmaster, like it or hate it.

My choice also, great guns but need a little more maintenance than most,
Remington 1100 is one of the best shotguns period.
Browning a bolt, great shooter out of the box.
And the iconic side by side double barrel, ( brands not to important )
22 lever guns, just because they're cool.

 

[MSAA Personal]

Double barrel shotgun

 

[Gimli2]

I’d take this in a slightly different direction, and instead of proposing particular guns, I would propose that every American family/adult male should have:

1) a rimfire for pest control/to learn on
2) something to put dinner on the table
3) something for individual/household defense
4) something to go to battle with

Obviously there’s going to be overlap, and room for specialization. But we should think in these terms.