Parker takedown case project

[OH Osthaus]

Which catalog is that Dean?

The 1882 still showed the walnut case as well as those leather trunks

[Dean Romig]

I didn't record the catalog date (regretfully) and just flipped through all the pages I photographed and couldn't find it... sorry

[Dean Freeman]

Dean,
Thanks for the input. This is exactly the kind of material I'm looking for. I like the look of the all wood cases, but I'm guessing that their weight is quite a bit more than other cases. Keep the info comming guys.

[Dean Romig]

They're not as heavy as you might think. The one I showed probably weighs about 2 1/2 - 3 lbs. without the gun and accessories.

[edgarspencer]

I made this one a year ago, and have another one in the works. I made the box years ago, but never got a round to finishing it.
I also pick up old ones, to refit, when I find them. The bottom one shown here is a Winchester case. The hardest part is finding correct period hardware. Leather handles, and the fittings for them are available. Kennedy lock makes great cabinet locks, but fussy to inlet. I use Billiard Table felt, not the fuzzy stuff.

[Double Lab]

Edgar;
Is that your computer in the last photo with the stack of cases?

[edgarspencer]

No Dipstick, That's my defibrillator. I clip one lead on my finger, and the other on my, uh. Well lets just say that alligator clip is all it takes to get me going again.

[Double Lab]

I'd bet that the clip is a little too big for the job at hand. BTW- It's Mr. Dipstick to you.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

BTW- It's Mr. Dipstick to you.

Sir, Yes Sir!!

Lemme tell you Daryl, After the prostate surgery, any clip is too big. That's what the magnifying goggles are for.

[Double Lab]

Glad to see you've maintained that sharp, rapier wit of yours. That's always a good thing.