Wanted: Gun case opinions

[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.muzzleloaderbuilderssuppl...er&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.

[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.....

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.