Early Mock up of great 34" case!!

Matto · 02-29-2020, 01:43 PM

Its early but this case is going to be a very special "BIG case. 34" two barrels. I think its mahogany because of the tight grain. Brass inlay supports for all the corners. I had to buy a vintage key and file it to make the lock work. Dark Green Baize, will dress this beauty up nicely! As it progresses along I'll try show more pictures if i can only remember. This is me trying to get through winter in Wisconsin.

Dean Romig · 02-29-2020, 02:53 PM

Nice job!

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Bill Murphy · 03-01-2020, 01:21 PM

Is it for one of your guns or for sale?

Matto · 03-01-2020, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Is it for one of your guns or for sale?

This one will be for sale Bill. I'm a 28" barrel kind a guy. My brother said I could do what I wanted with this case so I thought "Lets show him what big brother can do" Today I am putting poly on the Walnut trimmed dividers.

This is the perfect case for a mid to high grade Parker with two barrels. Lots of room for any frame size and stock length. Wait until we get to handles. I have know idea what to put on it or just leave it as a gun room display case?

Thanks for the question Bill

Bill Murphy · 03-03-2020, 10:08 AM

Let me know when this case is finished. One of my 30"/34" two barrel sets is in a Chinese made case. The Chinese cases are nice, but not made in USA. I may consider a replacement.

Matto · 03-03-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Let me know when this case is finished. One of my 30"/34" two barrel sets is in a Chinese made case. The Chinese cases are nice, but not made in USA. I may consider a replacement.

You better consider a replacement

I will let you know when I get to the final fitting stages. What frame size is the gun you are considering? As I develop this case into the final fitting stages, that kind of Information is critical for the barrel slots width. Doesn't matter if you intend to purchase the case or not. I have no idea what frame size to make the case. I'll take any and all ideas. This weekend I'm gluing baize onto those wooden dividers and starting to install the outer ones.

Matto · 03-05-2020, 08:08 PM

Now don't go and give me ideas. I am very impressionable. I just might do something like that. After all this case is custom. More pictures on Friday I hope!

Matto · 03-08-2020, 10:15 AM

Ok here is my weekly up date! Baize is all glued onto the long dividers. Sides are all glued into palace. now going to make the rear lug locks and supports. These rear locks use the lower barrel lug to hold the barrel in place. Hard to make but I wanted the security for my barrels so they don't move around.
Thanks for following Matt

Matto · 03-15-2020, 11:13 AM

Ok, so this week, got my barrel lock blocks made and started gluing in the barrel slots. This part is going slow because I only glue one piece in at a time and only one per day. It is starting to take shape though. By Sunday night you should be able to put your 34 inch barrel in the upper slot!

Matto · 03-20-2020, 12:59 PM

So, as you can see we have barrel slots for a 1 or 2 frame 12 ga. 34" barrel on the top and anything form 30" to another 34" barrel for the other side. We also see the addition of stock support blocking and the start up of where the oil bottle and snap caps will be going.

I have come to a cross roads as to the carrying handle. Do I use either of these handles pictured? Neither of these handles will be inlaid in the traditional style because the brass plates of the handles are very thin. I cut out the inside of one handle so it looks more traditional. Do I leave it without any handle and make it strictly a display case?

Any input is welcomed. You can always PM me. Hopefully this weekend I can address the little brass hooks on the front of the case. Stay tuned!!