What was old wood ( presentation ) case N frames came in?

Rusty S · June 4, 2002, 02:20 AM

I have one of the wood boxes the 6 or 6&1/2 N frames came in, and it has scratches that should be sanded down and refinished.

Can someone tell me what kind of wood were they made from and what type/color stain might look good?

The gun itself is long gone so the refinish doesn't have to be the same as original. In fact better it should look different so nobody thinks it was factory original.

JMC · June 4, 2002, 06:54 AM

They were made of mahogany.

**Mike Irwin** · June 4, 2002, 11:05 AM

Someone once told me that they were made from the same wood as the grips, but stained.

Ala Dan · June 4, 2002, 01:01 PM

Mahogany

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

Rusty S · June 4, 2002, 05:44 PM

Thanks, all, I'd thought they might be mahogany but wasn't sure.

C.R.Sam · June 4, 2002, 05:56 PM

I think.......(dangerous)
The "presentation" wood boxes that came with some production guns were mahogney.

And some of the wooden boxes for special order presentation guns came in box made of wood specified by buyer. Or possibly selected from a list of available choices.

Sam

ammo dave · June 4, 2002, 11:35 PM

I have several tucked away in the attic. Mine are all made of mahogany with a semi-gloss clear finish. Several coats of tung oil after sanding should do the trick.

Hal · June 5, 2002, 01:14 PM

B4 you refinish it from the original, you might want to see how much it can fetch. I've seen them going for upwards of $100.00 depending on condition and whether or not they also have the correct tools with em.
There's a place in Indiana that sells Cherry and/or Walnut cases that go for about $25.00 that'll work fine for a presentation type case.
It'd be a shame to redo a genuine S&W box if someone needed or wanted one.
I can't speak for anyone else, but if I had a 6" N-Frame I'd be willing to pay extra for a genuine S&W box regardless (within reason) than for a third party box.

Warriorsociologist · June 5, 2002, 07:06 PM

I have a "boxless" 629 classic huunter in 8 3/8"...anyone have a box to fit her???

June 4, 2002, 02:20 AM	#1
Rusty S Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 1999 Location: Walker Lake, NV: Flyway of the Loons Posts: 611	What was old wood ( presentation ) case N frames came in? I have one of the wood boxes the 6 or 6&1/2 N frames came in, and it has scratches that should be sanded down and refinished. Can someone tell me what kind of wood were they made from and what type/color stain might look good? The gun itself is long gone so the refinish doesn't have to be the same as original. In fact better it should look different so nobody thinks it was factory original.

June 4, 2002, 11:05 AM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	Someone once told me that they were made from the same wood as the grips, but stained. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 4, 2002, 06:54 AM	#2
JMC Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 1999 Location: FL Posts: 809	They were made of mahogany.

June 4, 2002, 01:01 PM	#4
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	Mahogany Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

June 4, 2002, 05:44 PM	#5
Rusty S Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 1999 Location: Walker Lake, NV: Flyway of the Loons Posts: 611	Thanks, all, I'd thought they might be mahogany but wasn't sure.

June 4, 2002, 05:56 PM	#6
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	I think.......(dangerous) The "presentation" wood boxes that came with some production guns were mahogney. And some of the wooden boxes for special order presentation guns came in box made of wood specified by buyer. Or possibly selected from a list of available choices. Sam

June 4, 2002, 11:35 PM	#7
ammo dave Member Join Date: September 9, 2001 Location: Niceville, Fl Posts: 57	I have several tucked away in the attic. Mine are all made of mahogany with a semi-gloss clear finish. Several coats of tung oil after sanding should do the trick.

June 5, 2002, 01:14 PM	#8
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,565	B4 you refinish it from the original, you might want to see how much it can fetch. I've seen them going for upwards of $100.00 depending on condition and whether or not they also have the correct tools with em. There's a place in Indiana that sells Cherry and/or Walnut cases that go for about $25.00 that'll work fine for a presentation type case. It'd be a shame to redo a genuine S&W box if someone needed or wanted one. I can't speak for anyone else, but if I had a 6" N-Frame I'd be willing to pay extra for a genuine S&W box regardless (within reason) than for a third party box.

June 5, 2002, 07:06 PM	#9
Warriorsociologist Member Join Date: March 24, 2002 Location: WI Posts: 54	I have a "boxless" 629 classic huunter in 8 3/8"...anyone have a box to fit her???