Gun Case

[BigEyeBob]

Ive been busy the last couple of weeks lining and fitting out a gun case for a friends Manton 577 double rifle .
thought I would share a couple of pics of my handy work and a superb firearm .
Camera flash has washed out the colour a bit , the lining is actually maroon not pink like it appears.
Got a lot done today added more compartments but Ill post more when I get it finished .

Kev.

[chsparkman]

Nice work. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[MrWolf]

I keep telling myself someday I will do something like that. Looks great.

[BigEyeBob]

This the first case I did for him ,Before and after , but the inside of the lid is not finished. his Gibbs 505 magnum (top ) and his Mannlicher 8mm (bottom ) fit in to it.
Both of the cases were made by others , other friends now deceased so they both have sentimental value .
Im just fitting them out .I do plan to build a case for my 500 Boswell double rifle in the future

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Kev.

[Blackwater]

Great work, Bob. Thanks for the pics.

[Nueces]

Man, that is centerfold good lookin'!

[Artful]

Oh, nicely done - what cloth are you using in your builds?

[BigEyeBob]

English billiard table cloth , its not cheap but is very nice to work with .My friend purchased the cloth and sent it to me .
I need to find out where he obtained it as I think I have found a hidden talent and may continue making them on commission.
I have the woodworking machinery and tools to do the work

I haven't been charging my friend for my time while I have been fitting out the two gun cases as he is a friend of many years and has done me a few favours over the years
Well I had a nice surprise today , he called me to find out the progress of the cases and told me that he is giving me an original 1892 Winchester in 44/40 cal for doing the work . I haven't seen it as yet , but he described it as in excellent condition , full length ( ? not sure what length but he said it was about 25" ) barrel and magazine.
Ive been looking for a nice original 92 in 38/40 or 32/20 for a while , so I,m pretty pleased with the unexpected offer.

Kev.

[TenTea]

Great work, great rifles, great barter...carry on!

[Artful]

Wow, nice pay for time spent!

[Von Gruff]

It is those unexpected offers that show just how much your efforts mean to others, and going by what you have shown, the "gift" is very well deserved.

[gunshot98]

Very nice work. Also, some beautiful guns to go in them.

[BigEyeBob]

Thank you all for the kind words I will post pics of the finished case and the Winchester when I get finished .
My friend passed through town on Sunday and called to see my progress , I'm please to say that he was absolutely blown away by the finish of the interior of the gun case , he humbled me by telling me that it is as good as if not better than some of the cases that he has by the famous English gun makers.
I have also received much encouragement to keep making gun cases from others who have seen these examples so it may come to pass that I will continue in the future.

[03fatboy]

Wow,very impressive work
Wish I had half your talent.