Thursday, November 20, 2014

Rifle display stand bleg

I'm looking for a display stand that would be suitable for displaying Great Grandfather's rifle on the mantel over the fireplace here at Camp Borepatch.


I'd like something free standing, and be able to display the powder horn as well.  Any recommendations?

4 comments:

  1. tsquaredNovember 20, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    So your looking to mount a gun on a board? I would go the deer hoof route. Something like this: http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/8586/9896877_1m.jpg?v=8CD4500F8AB4B40

    Go by Wildlife Taxidermy in Lawrenceville and talk to Charley Watson. He has the experience and knowledge to present your Great Grandfather's rifle with the honor it deserves.

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  2. ASM826November 20, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    I think you could make one, but here's a good looking design.

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/211202128/long-gun-display-rack-a-72-aspen-backing?ref=market

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  3. Jeffrey SmithNovember 20, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Historical houses, etc. that I have seen generally have hooks directly in the wall, so you can easily grab the gun and ammo and head out to shoot at redcoats/Indians/Confederate marauders/roving Yankee soldiers/dammed revenuers/etc. So I suspect the authentic look would be no stand, just hooks.

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  4. R.K. BrumbelowNovember 21, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Phenolic resin antlers!

    Bonus: Plenty of things to hang the powder horn off of.

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