Best rifle display cabinet?

[ezbtr]

To buy, I could build it, if I bought all the right wood - but I don't want to put in the time to do that .
WW1, and WW2 rifles, shotguns, pistols - I just got a set of all WW2 canteen, belt, holster, etc - I had these years ago but moved so many times, they were lost.

 

[flashback]

That's hard to answer, we don't know the decor of your home. I would take the time to build it if you have the time and tools.

 

[southkogs]

I actually don't care for mine to be on display, so more of a "rack" in a closet for me.

 

[ezbtr]

I actually don't care for mine to be on display, so more of a "rack" in a closet for me.

Thats what Ive had - also I'll try to give a better description of what I want - sorry guys

 

[flashback]

I like wood.

 

[ezbtr]

well now I'm lookin at the wood in the garage I have for a open rack type display

 

[FLATHEAD]

I prefer to keep my arms locked in my safes, but that’s just me. Tons of new and used gun cabinets for sale online. I’m not a Facebook guy but I do use the marketplace there. Literally dozens and dozens of wood gun cabinets for sale in my area. Some look pretty nice, and very suitable for display purposes. Might want to take a look.

 

[aspeck]

Mine are in a "fire proof" safe. Of course the boating accident I had sent the safe to the bottom somewhere, but the guns are safe in the safe ...

 

[alldodge]

I like the look of glass display of guns and use to have one 20 some years ago. Don't even think of doing that anymore.

Do have my Grand Dad's 12 gauge, open hammer, double barrel Wards western fielder. This is the only one I would like to display because re remade the stock by hand. It would be a wall hanger after I remove the firing pins. The old gun wasn't made very well and most wright ups list to never use it unless it's been proof fire buy a gun smith

 

[cptbill]

My grandfather turned a bow front claw foot oak china cabinet into his display/rifle cabinet, wish I had it, but back then I didn't have the appreciation for that kind of stuff that I have now

 

[aspeck]

I like the look of glass display of guns and use to have one 20 some years ago. Don't even think of doing that anymore.

Do have my Grand Dad's 12 gauge, open hammer, double barrel Wards western fielder. This is the only one I would like to display because re remade the stock by hand. It would be a wall hanger after I remove the firing pins. The old gun wasn't made very well and most wright ups list to never use it unless it's been proof fire buy a gun smith

Probably Damascus barrels ... would only fire it with a low charge of black powder. The high pressure powders of today could blow the barrel apart.

And yes, the glass cases looked good back in the day, but it is a different day ...

 

[flashback]

Reminds me of the Andy Griffith show and Barney shows off the armament!

 

[FLATHEAD]

Mine are in a "fire proof" safe. Of course the boating accident I had sent the safe to the bottom somewhere, but the guns are safe in the safe ...

Art mine are fire proof too, or at least supposed to be. Funny this subject came up. I just saw this video of browning safe the other day. I’m sure it was advertised as having some level of fire protection.

 

[aspeck]

Art mine are fire proof too, or at least supposed to be. Funny this subject came up. I just saw this video of browning safe the other day. I’m sure it was advertised as having some level of fire protection.

Yes, you have to look at the temperature of the fire rating. I believe mine was around 1500 degrees for 30 minutes, which will protect the contents if the fire is in another part of the house or a small fire. But if the fire is totally engulfing the room that the safe would sit, 1500 degrees isn't enough protection.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Now I was curious about my safe.
75mins at 1400, 7 days in 2' of water.
The water thing is a bit suspect....
Mainly bought it to protect from thugs...

 

[topgun3690]

The safe manufacturers tend to exaggerate about 3 things.....the amount of steel used, gun capacity, and fire ratings. I believe very few safes available on the market could survive a total loss house fire. It's just too hot for too long.....but most will provide some level of protection.

 

[ezbtr]

Oh I have a safe but want a nice display cabinet - I could put it in my man cave room, but want to have it more towards the living/dining/family room, they are some nice and old guns

 

[topgun3690]

they are some nice and old guns

A nice display cabinet looks really good......just not secure at all.