Gun case project

Vlim · 11-15-2017, 01:01 PM

I found a nice antique storage box a while ago. The top was engraved with 2 dates, a 25th anniversary plaque of some sort.

The box probably contained cutlery originally. It came with the original key.

I decided to turn it into a French fitted case for a suitable gun. The one that came clostest to the case was a Colt Lightning revolver, so I started work.

The original interior of the case was removed and I handcarved the revolver shape from a piece of plywood. The plywood would act as the insert inside the box. The top of the plywood insert was lined with a thin piece of foam. Both were then covered in a vintage piece of burgundy velvet.

The lid insert was easier. Just a correctly sized piece of cardboard covered in the same velvet material.

I think the result is not bad. Always preferred the French fitted style before the US/English fitted cases.

It displays the little old Colt pretty well.

hayhugh · 11-15-2017, 01:22 PM

Very nicely done...........

Zorba · 11-15-2017, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

Always preferred the French fitted style before the US/English fitted cases.

Me too. I had a similar case - also probably a silverware/cutlery case originally - that had been nicely redone as an English style. It just didn't do it for me, so I sold it to another forum member here. Now you have me thinking of making my own French style case.

Great job on yours!

Vlim · 11-22-2017, 04:06 PM

I found a little box that has had a bit more of a 'been there' look, so I decided to see if I could stick to the scruffy look and feel. I selected a rougher, more worn part of the piece of upholstery I used for the other box and fitted this using the same principles, but a bit simpler. No foam lining, but the velvet directly over the wooden insert. The lid was done in a similar way as the first box. Coupled with a well used Mauser WTP and a not too perfect manual, the set displays very well.

The general idea was to give it a sort of 'aged' look and I think it turned out well.
Now I need to figure out if I can get the lock working again. Need to construct an upper plate, a lock plate from brass, as well as find or make a functional little key.

Edward Tinker · 11-22-2017, 04:39 PM

Very nice Vlim - I have been wanting to buy an antique shotgun case (breakdown) and make it into a carbine case.

Vlim · 11-22-2017, 04:55 PM

I'd say: go for it!

11-15-2017, 01:01 PM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Gun case project I found a nice antique storage box a while ago. The top was engraved with 2 dates, a 25th anniversary plaque of some sort. The box probably contained cutlery originally. It came with the original key. I decided to turn it into a French fitted case for a suitable gun. The one that came clostest to the case was a Colt Lightning revolver, so I started work. The original interior of the case was removed and I handcarved the revolver shape from a piece of plywood. The plywood would act as the insert inside the box. The top of the plywood insert was lined with a thin piece of foam. Both were then covered in a vintage piece of burgundy velvet. The lid insert was easier. Just a correctly sized piece of cardboard covered in the same velvet material. I think the result is not bad. Always preferred the French fitted style before the US/English fitted cases. It displays the little old Colt pretty well. Attached Thumbnails

11-22-2017, 04:06 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	I found a little box that has had a bit more of a 'been there' look, so I decided to see if I could stick to the scruffy look and feel. I selected a rougher, more worn part of the piece of upholstery I used for the other box and fitted this using the same principles, but a bit simpler. No foam lining, but the velvet directly over the wooden insert. The lid was done in a similar way as the first box. Coupled with a well used Mauser WTP and a not too perfect manual, the set displays very well. The general idea was to give it a sort of 'aged' look and I think it turned out well. Now I need to figure out if I can get the lock working again. Need to construct an upper plate, a lock plate from brass, as well as find or make a functional little key. Attached Thumbnails

11-15-2017, 01:22 PM	#2
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 896 Thanks: 856 Thanked 513 Times in 275 Posts	Very nicely done...........

11-22-2017, 04:39 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Very nice Vlim - I have been wanting to buy an antique shotgun case (breakdown) and make it into a carbine case.

11-22-2017, 04:55 PM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	I'd say: go for it!