What is the most Patriotic/American gun, to you???

[silverdalesauer]

As a boy, I hunted deer with my dad in the North Woods of Maine with a 32 Winchester Special. That sweet lever action and wood stock sure made an impression on me.

Overall, the 1911 takes the prize.

[thinkingman]

Reading another post got me to thinking about what would I consider to be the most patriotic/American gun and with the 4th of July being tomorrow figured this would be a good time to see what everyone consider as the most "American/Patriotic" gun to them.

For me it was an easy one and really the only one that came to mind, Colt 1911.

1911 Govt.
Doesn't have to be a Colt, many manufacturers helped win the wars.
Looks as *censored* today as it did 108 years ago.
I think I'm making an impression on my 14 year old.
In a world where everyone thinks Glock is something special, he appreciates a fine 1911.
Steel is real.