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Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by rayman1 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:42 am

As I could never get a "real" Colt with a buttstock, much less than a cased one, I decided to make a case for the reproduction one I had. I found all the extra accessories from flea markets, junk stores, and a couple of gun shows. Used special material from Joann's (it's not velvet but forgot the name). Everything had to be not quite perfect to give it more of a period look. Thought I'd share some photos and can explain how to make your own if anyone's interested. It's a great way to store your black powder guns and makes an great conversation piece. Just add some decorative corner pieces and and old lock/hinge. Hardest part is configuring the inside layout with whatever items you have and having them fit the right way, but it's pretty easy:

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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by Travlin » Thu Jul 16, 2020 12:53 am

Nice job but where did you get the Colt label?
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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by rayman1 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:15 am

A friend reproduces them and sells them on Etsy. I think they can be found on ebay, too. I've done a few using different labels he has. Colt had a few different styles of them. The last one I did I used a label that was just the instructions and no illustrations on it. As soon as I have a good box, I'm doing a case for a Remington Revolver Carbine. He has those labels, too. Do a search for Navy Colt on Etsy and you should find him.
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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by BrokenolMarine » Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:47 am

Nice job. I love work like that.
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Post by RetiredSeabee » Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:06 pm

Love your workmanship.
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Post by RanchRoper » Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:30 pm

Very nice.
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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by JEBar » Thu Jul 16, 2020 8:41 pm

nicely done indeed
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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by rayman1 » Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:36 am

If you have an old wood box that will fit your pistol and would like to try to make one, let me know and I'll help you out with how to start.
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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by Vaquero » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:44 am

Very cool raymond.

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Re: Cased Navy Colt with Buttstock

Post by Rifletom » Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:10 pm

Very nice work Raymond. Dang, this fella knows how to make inroads to this forum. Great work.
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