I'm from the Great Southern land and unlike you guys we have this little thing, tiny in fact, you'd barely notice it if you came down, called "Strict & Stupid Gun laws to keep the Yuppies Happy". Meaning that when a bloke took me to the range in Pet with his AR15 and SKS, I was a pretty happy camper. As someone whos civilian rifle knowledge is limited to bolts and levers, it was really good fun and a real eye opener, especially with the SKS.
But to the point! Anyone here fired the old Martini or BSA .310 Cadet? I fell in love with her before i'd even fired a shot. So seeing as the topic is favorite rifles, not best rifles then thats definately in my top 3.
I've also got my Great-Great grandfathers Martini-Enfield carbine at home. Story is that he used it in South Africa during the boer War with the Victorian Mounted rifle, its got notches on the underside and all! Its not in a state that it'd be good to fire (or Shoot!) but its my absolute pride and joy. You can almost feel the history wafting off it.