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I have a couple of Remington Model 32s. I think they are cult guns. And, I think we here are raising the Lefevers to cult status. No? Jake

Jon, you are right, 28 and 16 gauge qualify. If you read my question, I did include cartridges as a catagory.

Don't tell Recoil Rob his 17s aren't cult guns. As I lurk around the net, I am surprised at how many people own one, and how many more want one.

But, there aren't all that many of them. I own one that I just picked up a second barrel for that should be gone over by someone like Ken.

Maybe someday.
Best,
Ted

I have to agree with Ted that the Remington Nylon 22 is a cult rifle. I am definitely a member of that cult. Owners of these rifle are not numerous and we go to great lengths to find that great, pristine and rare example. The Trail Rider is the only lever 22 that Remington built.
As the molds for the stocks were sold and then worn out in Brazil, there will be no more.
I am pleased that I have more than a dozen and still looking to add to my cult collection.:}
Best,
John
PS---Yep. I know that I did not mention Lindner.LOL

I've thought long and hard...I say it's the SxS Hammer gun.

In addition to the above...
Martini-Henrys languished unwanted in sheds, armouries and other obscure places across Britain and the former empire until the film "Zulu" was made in the 1960s.
They became quite sought after following that moment.
It's little brother, the BSA martini model 4b .310 followed as a natty little companion piece.
For what they are (simply built, no-nonsense miltary rifles and trainers) they have become very valuable.
RG

Joe:
Your hammer gun post caused me to think. Perhaps you are correct, although may need a bit of extension. Pin fires have to be cult type of guns. I know three guys that only buy them. Shells now being available, they shoot them as well.
Then we have Damascus guns. I, among others, will sooner own a fine Damascus barreled gun than a steel barreled one of the same period.
These thoughts may take us further afield than Don intended, though.
I wonder if our friend Phail, the guru of rare American makers of the 19th century, is the Chief Cult Leader of guys that treasure these guns above all else?
Best,
John

No, Vector still manufactures SA versions for the public. New FA versions, albeit post-sample, can still be had for little more than SA counterparts. Collector driven appreciation of virtually all transferrable FA guns is merely an artifact of an '86 law.

My kids love to shoot them, particularly with a .22 kit installed. Recreational use will carry on, but the open bolt sub-gun platform is dated. Germany and the IDF have moved on.

Sam

Pre 1944 P38 Lugar ....... Walther P38 and PPK

Al

John
Never thought of being in a Cult-Just thought I was addicted.
My wife says I'm crazy and obsessed-My Sisters says that if
lost all the money in my guns I would still have had my money's
worth. -Oviously both are right.
Bill McPhail