Two more pistol cases

Doc Hoy · February 24, 2012, 07:18 PM

Just built two more cases for the upstairs hall.

The size and design of the cases are the same. Layout of the pistols is different.

I used an old nautical chart as a background for these two cases because the rest of the stuff in the hall has a nautical flavor. And I thought it might set off the Navy caliber.

The case on the left has six pistols all of which have standard size barrels.

The case on the right contains seven pistol which are best described as "sheriff's" models with the exception of the 1863 Remington at the bottom.

Beagle333 · February 24, 2012, 07:32 PM

Impressive! I like your use of the word "more".

Fingers McGee · February 24, 2012, 08:48 PM

Nice eye candy Doc.

sandman_nv · February 25, 2012, 12:13 AM

WOW!

Nice job, Doc!

kmaysob · February 25, 2012, 12:15 AM

really nice, id be afraid to put my guns on the wall like that. they days of the nice glass cases are long gone, atleast here in phx

Doc Hoy · February 25, 2012, 12:06 PM

kmaysob,

It is a good point you make.

I have a watch-cat which looks out for intruders.

g.willikers · February 25, 2012, 01:29 PM

We had a neighbor directly behind us, that displayed his out in the open, in a similar manner.
At the same time I had three BPs hanging on the wall, too.
After he got burgled and all his guns taken, I quit showing mine.
It's a shame we have to curb our activities due to the scum bags, but it's just the way it is.
At least until we quit tolerating them.

sebou · February 26, 2012, 06:21 AM

Hey Doc,
You make nice works !
lol, i like the idea to use this map ground.

Seb

indy1919 · February 26, 2012, 03:57 PM

Real Nice displays.. A real nice use of older maps that turn up ever so often..

dlbarr · February 26, 2012, 06:10 PM

Very nice, Doc! I like the maps & charts idea. I have a "gun closet" in my den - think I'll try to employ your concept on the back wall of the closet. That way when it's open, in Man Cave style, I can enjoy it...and when I lock it up, it's all safe and sound.

Again, very nice touch. Thanks for sharing that.

Doc Hoy · February 26, 2012, 09:59 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

I have two of those charts left.

One is of the western Keys not including Key West and the other is the Dry Tortugas.

Anybody wants em can have em.

bedbugbilly · February 27, 2012, 01:03 PM

Beautiful job Doc! That's sure a nice way to display 'em and be able to enjoy 'em. Thanks for showing us your handiwork!

orangello · February 27, 2012, 03:25 PM

Maybe a conversion of an old pub-style dartboard cabinet would be more secure for those in less Mayberryesque places.

IDAHOMIKE · February 28, 2012, 12:27 AM

Pretty dang spiffy Doc. I too have watchcats, but the only thing they watch is the inside of their eyelids, so I lock mine up. Sure wish I could show 'em off.

shortwave · February 28, 2012, 05:29 AM

Very nice Doc.

You know Bengal Tigers are illegal to posses in many states.

arcticap · February 28, 2012, 05:46 AM

I hope that you keep all of them loaded, balls are cheap insurance and you never know what those pirates are up to...

Doc Hoy · February 28, 2012, 06:34 PM

The cat has all of his claws and when he gets going it is like wrestling with a revved up chain saw.

I'll post some photos as soon as I can figure out where he is standing his watch.

February 24, 2012, 07:18 PM	#1
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,348	Two more pistol cases Just built two more cases for the upstairs hall. The size and design of the cases are the same. Layout of the pistols is different. I used an old nautical chart as a background for these two cases because the rest of the stuff in the hall has a nautical flavor. And I thought it might set off the Navy caliber. The case on the left has six pistols all of which have standard size barrels. The case on the right contains seven pistol which are best described as "sheriff's" models with the exception of the 1863 Remington at the bottom. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

February 24, 2012, 07:32 PM	#2
Beagle333 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Back in the woods a piece Posts: 741	Lookit at the shiny things! Impressive! I like your use of the word "more". Last edited by Beagle333; February 24, 2012 at 08:13 PM.

February 24, 2012, 08:48 PM	#3
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,719	Nice eye candy Doc. __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee - AKA Man of Many Colts - Alter ego of Diabolical Ken; SASS Regulator 28564-L-TG; Rangemaster and stage writer extraordinaire; Frontiersman, Pistoleer, NRA Endowment Life, NMLRA, SAF, CCRKBA, STORM 327, SV115; Charter member, Central Ozarks Western Shooters Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision see things as they are, not as they should be. Ambrose Bierce

February 25, 2012, 12:06 PM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,348	Thanks all kmaysob, It is a good point you make. I have a watch-cat which looks out for intruders. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

February 25, 2012, 01:29 PM	#7
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,544	We had a neighbor directly behind us, that displayed his out in the open, in a similar manner. At the same time I had three BPs hanging on the wall, too. After he got burgled and all his guns taken, I quit showing mine. It's a shame we have to curb our activities due to the scum bags, but it's just the way it is. At least until we quit tolerating them. __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

February 25, 2012, 12:13 AM	#4
sandman_nv Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Posts: 106	WOW! Nice job, Doc!

February 25, 2012, 12:15 AM	#5
kmaysob Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2011 Posts: 185	really nice, id be afraid to put my guns on the wall like that. they days of the nice glass cases are long gone, atleast here in phx

February 26, 2012, 06:21 AM	#8
sebou Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: France Posts: 107	Hey Doc, You make nice works ! lol, i like the idea to use this map ground. Seb

February 26, 2012, 03:57 PM	#9
indy1919 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2011 Posts: 208	Real Nice displays.. A real nice use of older maps that turn up ever so often..

February 26, 2012, 06:10 PM	#10
dlbarr Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2011 Posts: 128	Very nice, Doc! I like the maps & charts idea. I have a "gun closet" in my den - think I'll try to employ your concept on the back wall of the closet. That way when it's open, in Man Cave style, I can enjoy it...and when I lock it up, it's all safe and sound. Again, very nice touch. Thanks for sharing that.

February 26, 2012, 09:59 PM	#11
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,348	Guys Thanks for the compliments. I have two of those charts left. One is of the western Keys not including Key West and the other is the Dry Tortugas. Anybody wants em can have em. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

February 27, 2012, 01:03 PM	#12
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 1,320	Beautiful job Doc! That's sure a nice way to display 'em and be able to enjoy 'em. Thanks for showing us your handiwork! __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

February 27, 2012, 03:25 PM	#13
orangello Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 533	Maybe a conversion of an old pub-style dartboard cabinet would be more secure for those in less Mayberryesque places.

February 28, 2012, 12:27 AM	#14
IDAHOMIKE Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2007 Location: Gooding, ID Posts: 343	Pretty dang spiffy Doc. I too have watchcats, but the only thing they watch is the inside of their eyelids, so I lock mine up. Sure wish I could show 'em off. __________________ Need some top notch gunleather? Please check out my facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-T...05958232763057 and my website at http://atouchofyellowleatherwerkes.weebly.com/ 10% discount for TFL members. Thanks for looking!

February 28, 2012, 05:29 AM	#15
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,009	Very nice Doc. You know Bengal Tigers are illegal to posses in many states.

February 28, 2012, 05:46 AM	#16
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 2,961	I hope that you keep all of them loaded, balls are cheap insurance and you never know what those pirates are up to...

February 28, 2012, 06:34 PM	#17
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,348	Bengal Tigers...Heck The cat has all of his claws and when he gets going it is like wrestling with a revved up chain saw. I'll post some photos as soon as I can figure out where he is standing his watch. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson