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Unread 02-26-2013, 06:16 PM   #1
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The rack weight a lot and is very sturdy. It would take someone intentionally trying to dump it to do so. Those side pillars are 1.5"x7" solid oak and the bares are 3"x9"
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Unread 02-26-2013, 09:51 PM   #2
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I took pics of these at the Dixons Gunmaker's Fair a few years ago - try to ignore the funny looking guns

it could be scaled to a double gun





these come apart for transport
the cross members tennons go all the way through the mortice on the end pieces and are snugged with a key
the end pieces have tennons that set into a pair of mortices in the base - note the golf tees for pegs


see the height extention on the right rack to raise it above the front

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That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, but it kind of gets lost with all that cris-crossing of the guns. Imo.
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That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, but it kind of gets lost with all that cris-crossing of the guns. Imo.
I don't disagree Brian, but then focus of the display was meant to be those original 18th century longrifles not the rack.
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Nice racks, indeed. Do they start to get lose and sag over time? Seems a lot of racks eventually get sloppy and need extra support if not well cared for.
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Nice racks, indeed. Do they start to get lose and sag over time? Seems a lot of racks eventually get sloppy and need extra support if not well cared for.
they are not mine - but that set has been around longrifle shows for years and seems solid. the keys and pegs are tapered so that should help keep thing tight
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Nice racks, indeed. Do they start to get lose and sag over time? Seems a lot of racks eventually get sloppy and need extra support if not well cared for.
Ok, thought I was being a little funny here. Guess not.
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Nice racks, indeed. Do they start to get lose and sag over time? Seems a lot of racks eventually get sloppy and need extra support if not well cared for.
Oh now I get it. Duh... Good one Jay.
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Made just like old world craftsmen did. Some of the highest quality pieces don't use any hardware at all.
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