Wanted: Gun case opinions

[DeanWinchester]

I ain't ashamed to own up to it. I can't shop and I don't wanna learn. Usually if I don't see it at a gunshow and MidwayUSA doesn't have it, I'm spent. Well, I need a guncase for this rifle. No hard cases and something in C-note range. Something that fits the theme of the rifle too. No tacticool black cordura ****.

I'm also trying to nail down what would be a great companion to the rifle as far as pistol. Obviously, this is no period correct, collectors dream, reenactment piece. It's just a rifle I am VERY fond of and would be my go to gun for "Adventures of a non specified purpose" which loosely translates to bumbling around the woods for no reason other than to get away. I have a bead on a new Blackhawk in .357 but I dunno, it doesn't seem to mate well with the rifle. I may look for an old smith M&P revolver in 45 acp or soemthing along that line.

I have a bayonet that fits the rifle. I am currently restoring it with some cool grips and a blade reshape. I sure hope it'll take a good edge.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any opinions.



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[DeanWinchester]

Oh, I guess I should say, the rifle is a 2A Ishapore. I braided the sling meself. The bandolier came from an ebay seller in London several years ago. I have NO idea what it was ever for originally. and the lead headed beauties are 168g GC from a lee, tumble lubed over 12.5g of Unique in Hornady match brass and a Win primer. The rifle is a HOOT. Not sure in all thses years I've had more fun with a bolt action rifle.

[JMtoolman]

Thats a 6.5 Swede bandolier. There a nice thing to have. The toolman.

[DeanWinchester]

Thats a 6.5 Swede bandolier. There a nice thing to have. The toolman.

THANKS! It looks like something they'd make. It's SUPER well built. Brass buckle and a brass clip for something like a canteen or ???

I love it. I think I gave like $50 for it, shipping and all. It was pricey I know, but I'm happy with it.

[largom]

Check Midway or Midsouth Shooters Supply on the net. A nice natural canvas case would be good, or a brown denier nylon case. Another route would be a leather case but would probably have to be made at an upholstery shop. Midway has a nice canvas case called "Alaskan Gun Case" for $70 #562-026 or # 938-483.

Larry

[Norbrat]

A perfect companion handgun would be a Webley revolver.

[DeanWinchester]

A perfect companion handgun would be a Webley revolver.

I did everything I could to trade for an Enfield No.2 MkI revolver today. The 38/200 is not the world's greatest ballistic achievement but the loads I use in the rifle aren't either. I want it BAD, but I can't pry the old fart's fingers off of it. {The old guy is my best friend BTW:razz:}

I would dearly love to have a Webley in a non-bastardized war finish condition. I've had a chance at a .45ACP conversion or two, but Nah, I'll pass. The .455 Webley doesn't need any help. I'm not rich, but I would CERTAINLY fork over the $$$ for the PROPER brass, dies and mold and craft each one with painstaking care.
I've always had an affection for top break revolvers. A schofield replica in .38 special would be cool too.
I just need something to wage war on small rocks and such. I'm a 34 year old child who just likes to play in the woods. I'm a dirt clod and tree stump murdering mad man!

[W.R.Buchanan]

Try Boyt. Midway even sells their stuff. They make really nice gun cases in Canvass and leather.

Less than $100 will get you where you want to go. This is good quality stuff biut not over priced.

Randy

[LIMPINGJ]

Norbrat nailed it for the companion revolver.

[DeanWinchester]

Well, the Webley certainly would be a great choice but I think I just held the best choice. One of two. First was a Mauser broomhandle in 9mm and the other was a Chinese Shansei in .45 acp.

*Sigh* how'm I gonna come up with the $$$? That's the next question.

[Sonnypie]

Try Boyt. Midway even sells their stuff. They make really nice gun cases in Canvass and leather.

Less than $100 will get you where you want to go. This is good quality stuff biut not over priced.

Randy

Try looking here (http://www.boytharness.com/inventory.asp?CatId={6D8C1062-2237-46AF-B8B8-67CD1821965C}), then you have an idea what you will want.

And your sling really caught my eye. Nice!

[DeanWinchester]

Thanks. I braided three rows of a Solomon's knot then laced them together. It's actually very comfortable and I made it just a touch tight [short] thank goodness as it has stretched a bit and now is the perfect length for getting the tension I need to shoot.

To boot, I can unbraid it as needed if i ever need to tie up something. Paracord is some great stuff.

[GREENCOUNTYPETE]

how a bout a reproduction M1 garand rifle case heavy od green canvas

here are some ideas.

http://www.ima-usa.com/u-s-m1-garand-paratrooper-drop-bag.html

http://www.amazon.com/U-S-Fleece-Lined-Garand-Rifle/dp/B005SG2LIK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333505391&sr=8-1

[Four Fingers of Death]

Check this out for genuine and correct reproduction gear:

http://www.lawranceordnance.com/shot_and_shell/accessories_military/index.php

Simon Lawrance is the shop's owner he is a top bloke and he ships everywhere.

[Just Duke]

This is one of my favorite military rifles! NICE!


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This is a heavy canvas case that breaths also to keep your gun from rusting.

BOYT HARNESS CO. LINK (http://www.boytharness.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=31_40&products_id=130)

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[Four Fingers of Death]

Boyt make excellent gear. Top shelf!

If security is a concern, Beretta make gun bags with built in cut resistant metal mesh. They lock off and the steel cable has a loop on the end, It can be passed around an anchor like a seat base and locked off. Great quality, but they ain't giving them away.

[Lead Fred]

Here is what I use for those special pieces

http://www.6mmbr.com/catalog/item/1433308/5219558.htm

[atr]

you might get a copy of SHOTGUN NEWS,,,,they usually have decent surplus canvas rifle cases..or you can do what I do (Im REALLY cheap) and modify a Levi pant leg

[DeanWinchester]

Boyt does seem to fit the bill. Thats the perfect look.

Thanks guys

[Just Duke]

I ain't ashamed to own up to it. I can't shop and I don't wanna learn. Usually if I don't see it at a gunshow and MidwayUSA doesn't have it, I'm spent. Well, I need a guncase for this rifle. No hard cases and something in C-note range. Something that fits the theme of the rifle too. No tacticool black cordura ****.

I'm also trying to nail down what would be a great companion to the rifle as far as pistol. Obviously, this is no period correct, collectors dream, reenactment piece. It's just a rifle I am VERY fond of and would be my go to gun for "Adventures of a non specified purpose" which loosely translates to bumbling around the woods for no reason other than to get away. I have a bead on a new Blackhawk in .357 but I dunno, it doesn't seem to mate well with the rifle. I may look for an old smith M&P revolver in 45 acp or soemthing along that line.

I have a bayonet that fits the rifle. I am currently restoring it with some cool grips and a blade reshape. I sure hope it'll take a good edge.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any opinions.


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That would make a real great guitar strap. :bigsmyl2:

[sffar]

I've bought a couple of nice looking, sturdy old timey type sleeves from muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com. Just put a new to me trapdoor in one of them.
Down the bottom of this page (http://www.muzzleloaderbuilderssupply.com/mbs2cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=6963397.8426&product=Leather&Cloth-Goods) are the pictures. A good deal, and nice people to deal with imho.
Sam

[DeanWinchester]

Well, I haven't got a case just yet, but did manage to build a scope mount for it that does NOT modify the gun in any way at all. I just removed the rear sight and made a block to fit the rear sight base. I'm working out how to build a micro tool set that[screw driver, punch and a piece of solid brass for a hammer], along with the rear sight, will fit in the buttstock trap door. I loathe the chop, cut, rebuild cråp of old war horses. At least years ago, gunsmith's took pride in fit and finish. Now we live in a world of plastic crapola. SO, despite the goofy look of scout scope set up, I can shoot it easier, but put it back the right way in less than 15 minutes.

The 2x Nikon pistol scope will help my deteriorating eyes.


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[oldracer]

I had a similar issue with the Lehigh 50 cal muzzle loader I just finished. I wanted a "traditional" looking case and ones for sale commercially are $$$$$$. While nice I can't afford the cost. I saw several pictures of buffalo hunters and plains indians that had canvas or burlap covers on the single shots, especially when they were riding over long distances.

So I checked a local fabric store and bought 2 yards or natural colored soft burlap and same amount of a padding material. I laid out the fabric on the garage floor, doubled it over and then wrapped it over the gun. I pinned the edges and trimmed them to be sort of the shape of the gun. I then sewed the padding inside the two layers and then sewed the outside edge. I left the end open and it wraps around the butt of the stock. Cost about $30 for all. The hardest part was turning the case inside out so the sewing would not show, whew!

[waksupi]

Most likely not what you have in mind.....:bigsmyl2:

Here is a 1880's period Metis scabbard I made for my muzzle loaders some years ago.
A couple of my Plains style scabbards, and a holster thrown in for good measure that I also made.