Presentation Case

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Nice work on the cigar case. Good idea.

[Dakota Widowmaker]

www.billscases.com

I have no doubt there would be no questions about quality.

Bill is GREAT to deal with an fun to talk to.

Being in MN, and seeing him in person at a number of antique shows, works to my advantage.

All of the stuff he uses is from the USA and he does a fantastic job.

He will even do custom case work and you can finish it yourself. ( I am working on a Walker case for my setup as well)

[Yankee Will]

I don't think the possible moisture problem was answered.
Any problem with guns rusting in these cases?
And would a well oiled gun screw up the material in the inside?
By the way, what is the material inside these cases?  I was thinking pool table felt would be a good choice...not sure.

[Yankee Will]

Another question:
If you were making a presentation style case for a pair of 1875's, what other "period" items could go into the box besides loaded cartridges?  Cleaning items?  Small oil can?  Maybe a place for a cigar case and a box of matches?  Playing cards?

[Forty Rod]

Check out azWoodman.com for boxes.  They are custom made to your dimensions and styles, and out of your choice of several woods, and even have a selection of hardware to choose from.  Very nice if you want to design and finish your own display.  I gave $65.00 three years ago for a very fine walnut one designed to hold two 5 1/2" SAA pistols and 12 rounds of ammo.  There's some room left over for a small knife or screwdriver set, or something similar.

Someday I'll finish it...maybe.

[Willie Dixon]

Yankee Will, I'm not sure with these old Irons, but I own a pair of custom Colt 1911's that I have placed in a home-made quarter-sawn cherry case.  Actually built it in woodshop as a "jewelery box" no one knew what it was for until I put the lining in!  Basically, I live in a pretty dry area, Southern California, but I used pool table felt and just take them out once a week and oil and dress them. the felt's cheap, so I don't care if it ruins it.  There is some marking, but it just adds character.  In the drawer underneath is all the hardware, four extra magazines, screwdriver (only need one on a bona-fide Colt!), and 45 acp rounds.

I hope that helps!