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In todays America I'd say that this would be a 30-06/ 270 bolt action rifle. Remington 700, Ruger M77, Savage, M70 etc. As for Shot guns, The Rem 870 would be the favorite of most (but not me). I like the Winchester pumps better. As for quintessential American rifles from a histortical standpoint, I'd list these. 1. Pennsylvania Long rifle (flintlock) 2. Colt Peace Maker 3. Henry Lever Action Golden Boy 4. Lever action Marlin & Winchesters 5. Sprinfield Bolt Action 6. 1911 Govt 45 7. And the darling of pre WWII hunters......the Savage 99 Lever action. |