My Lee Enfield No4 Mk1* Scout Rifle. I recently posted it in a scout rifle thread, and was accused of throwing it in people's face... yet again... lol. BUT that's the main reason why it's my favorite. This is the one project rifle I did where everything just came out right. Not only did I get everything right, and I have the rifle I always wanted... but it gets attention everywhere I go, and every time I show a photo of it. All my other guns are just normal looking guns, and this is my one showcase piece. It's just an absolutely beautiful looking weapon, that has great lines, and is very functional at the same time. Generally speaking, I'm a bubba, but I didn't bubba this one, and I'm rather proud of that.
I'm pretty damn good with the thing too. At least, out to as far as my tired old eyes can see. (maybe 250/300 yds)
Now the Lee Enfield IS my favorite, but it is NOT the last firearm I would keep. That distinction goes to my AR. Though not anything close to as pretty, the AR is by far the more useful tool. It also sports a fast targeting red dot, but also a weapon light for use in darkness. It's lighter recoiling, and semi-auto, so way faster shooting. It has higher magazine capacity, and I have way more magazines, and way more ammo available for it. I also have plenty of spare parts for it, even whole spare ARs, and they are easier to come by should they be needed. It's lighter, and faster handling, and I have a lifetime (28 years) of experience both in training, and wartime, carrying one of it's type to call upon, should I ever need to use it to defend my family.
But, the Lee Enfield has a special place in my heart.