Parker takedown case project

[Dean Freeman]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

The key word being 'one'. Today, it would be a 4473 two letters of reference from the local constabulary, reams of documents from HHS attesting to the mental stability of the buyer, and copies of birth certificates, IRS returns, etc etc.

Your fogot a blood sample!

[Dean Freeman]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

what struck me was the $25 express charge -- which I take to be shipping

that was a lot of pocket change back then-

you can still ship a gun for $25 - of course, now, it will get lost or broken - but the cost is similar

Maybe that was a "rush order" charge? Or maybe they had Obama tax back then too!

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dean Freeman

Maybe that was a "rush order" charge?

Back in those days, quick service was expected and almost always delivered. Today it's nearly unheard of.

[Dean Freeman]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Back in those days, quick service was expected and almost always delivered. Today it's nearly unheard of.

Unless you owe someone money (see IRS)!

[B. Dudley]

That is a VERY nice case you have built Edgar!
I want to build a couple of cases like that for a couple of guns that I am building now. I have a ton a Quarter Sawn White Oak here that I wanted to use for the cases.

For handles, one might look at what is out there for Guitar case handles. That is something to search for that would easily render more results that "Gun Case Handles".

I just can never get over the interior constuction of those old factory walnut cases. All the bare wood contact on the gun. And how things could possibly move around. Yikes!

[OH Osthaus]

actually -- leather case handles and straps are fairly easy to find

Dysons, Jeff's Outfitters, Galazans and a few others carry case repair/build parts

and antique trunk repair sites are a good source for parts
such as
http://www.trunk.com/handles.htm


as for gunfit in the walnut cases. yes - not padded - but I have been told the insides were soft wood - a little less abrasive. and if you notice the lids have rods to press the gun in place.

[Jean Swanson]

Years ago the PGCA and the BOD presented a Parker under lifter $300 grade to Ron Kirby at one of our annual meetings . I donated the barrel action , Oscar refinished the barrels , George Flame restocked the gun , and other goodies for the interior of the case came from various Parker collectors . I made a walnut case with inlays and dovetail corners . My friend Winston Churchill engraved Ron's initials in an oval plate that was attached to the case top . I purchased all the hardware for the case from M. Huey . The project of making the case was fun and challenging . I know the gun was sold to a New Hampshire collector without the case . I am sure there are pictures of the gun and case somewhere ???

[Ed Blake]

I'm not sure I could sell something like that, but to each his own.

[Bruce Day]

You would have to be pretty destitute to sell something others had worked so hard to present to you as a gift.....either that or you couldn't care less.

[Jean Swanson]

I did not want to cast stones on anyone , but to say making a case is more work and coordination than you might think . I am sure that Ron appreciated the efforts by all , but has move on to new endeavors.