(revisit) Luger/Walther Display....for starters
 

Hi Guys - First of all I hope this is OK to post, but I do so because of some previous forum history....Several years ago (in 2011), after the kind members of this forum gave me a quick Luger education leading up to my first purchase (a 1939 Mauser), I posting a project I did to display my new treasures. You guys were very kind in your feedback, but more importantly I had several requests regarding making other cases.

Since then, I have continued along making displays for my other WW2 items and trying to hone my craft which remains an aside to my real job. After receiving a lot of requests, I've decided to try to offer some of these items on a custom made basis. I'm still figuring things out to be honest, but while I'm 5 years late I wanted to get back to the members who asked. I have a new FB page for some of these items and I'd welcome you to take a look and throw us a "like" so that you could keep an eye on things if any project interests you.

https://www.facebook.com/CustomHistoricalDisplays/

In the meantime, here are some of our projects which I hope you may find interesting!

Three projects: First is the Luger/P-38 Display, the second is an M1 Garand/D-Day Tribute with sand from the invasion beaches and a 1942 Garand, and the third is a new Ammo Crate inspired display for an 88mm Armor Piercing round for a Tiger Tanks.:thumbup:

Thanks, Scott

Very nice!

I moved this to the restoration area, as I felt it fit that subject best :)

Ed

That's very impressive! You have skill and talent in woodworking. You're giving me ideas...

G2

Nice work, well done!

Impressive wood working. Thanks for showing.

Neil, high praise if coming from you :cheers:

Thank you sir.

Very cool! Nice detail and craftsmanship! Love the sand bottles...Just finished reading Ernie Pyle's "Brave Men" He was one of them...Thanks for showing.

++ on the craftsmanship and creativity.

Scott, both in craftsmanship and in design concept these are outstanding pieces. They exceed anything I have ever seen for display of our firearms in museums.

Could we also see a straight on shot of the center top of the Luger / P.38 case and the top of the M1 Garand case?

Marc

Thanks so much Marc - That's very kind indeed. Here are the requested pics.

The Garand display features a drawing by an artist named Bruce Walters. Mr. Walters was actually commissioned by Springfield to do this piece for a commemorative edition of the Garand they were selling a few years back that came with a reproduction rifle ammo case. I saw the artwork and really loved it, tracked him down and he was kind enough to sell me a couple extras he had laying around.

In regards to the Luger case top, to be honest I'm not really thrilled with how it came out, but that was before I had any CNC capabilities and could make it myself. I designed the image, but had a laser burning place cut it for me. I think it's a little too "faded" looking and I'm not sure I'm in love with the overall design. I also (clearly) shied away from using a true Reichsadler with a Swastika - I try to be sensitive of other people's reactions, and yet I prefer to stick to historical authenticity so I'm often torn! Either way, if I make more of these displays, I think that's a real area for improvement!

Thanks again for the kind words and asking for more pics. I hope you check out my FB page if you get a chance :thumbup:

-Scott

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/...rand%20Top.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/...uger%20Top.jpg

Scott

Congratulations for your impressive wood working, quite posh, I think one should only put nothing less than "top class one of a kind vintage guns" in those works of art.