Display gun - function AND form, does it exist?

[jjohnisme]

So I had a short conversation with my wife today about a display piece. Something like a chrome barrel single shotgun (or double) mounted on a dark stained oak or mahogany piece right above the fireplace or something, but I could NOT find anything convincing on google!

Anyone have any suggestions? I have an old H&R single shot 12 GA with some beautiful metal to it, but I know those aren't the prettiest pieces. Pictures of good setups or example guns or something would be great.

Thanks in advance, looking forward to presenting any and all ideas to the missus!

 

[Hoosierman]

You mention function, do you want to keep it loaded as a close at hand SD gun?

 

[jjohnisme]

Could be an option once the sprout gets a bit older, but it'd mainly be for display. Maybe I can keep a few rounds stashed behind the mantle or something just in case. I carry 24/7, so a defense gun it needn't be.

 

[Hoosierman]

I'm a big fan of these Gun Rack - Plain With Hand Tooling, Rings On Top And Bottom - Appaloosa Trading Co Who Creates These Hand Crafted Leather & Sterling Silver Products I really like the old look over a chrome gun, but that's just me. I have an old winchester 12g single that my grandfather gave me over my fireplace, it's got a nice patina on it. Something to keep in mind, if you use the fireplace, make sure to keep the stock oiled, or it can dry out and crack.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Ranch Rustic Antique Shotgun Wall Rack Display Osage Orange Fence Post Bull Hide Kansas Flint Hills - by Mark A. DeCou @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

Handcrafted Gun Racks Made From Horseshoes

 

[jjohnisme]

Ranch Rustic Antique Shotgun Wall Rack Display Osage Orange Fence Post Bull Hide Kansas Flint Hills - by Mark A. DeCou @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

This is almost exactly what I had in mind. Thanks! I'll be on the lookout for weathered wood to make me one of these.

 

[Bunnykid68]

This is almost exactly what I had in mind. Thanks! I'll be on the lookout for weathered wood to make me one of these.

Sometimes Google is the easiest answer

 

[marcp]

Ranch Rustic Antique Shotgun Wall Rack Display Osage Orange Fence Post Bull Hide Kansas Flint Hills - by Mark A. DeCou @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community

Handcrafted Gun Racks Made From Horseshoes

wow i like that display. Wish i had my great grandfather's old single shot to do something like that with..




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[jjohnisme]

Sometimes Google is the easiest answer

I was looking for guns in the rack to show the wife. Saw a few racks that looked nice but the display pic didn't have a gun in it. Your pic must have had a keyword I didn't input. Thanks for doing the footwork though!

 

[BogWalker]

I never cared for chromed firearms. Deep blue and a dark stock finish = win for a display single shot, or if you've got a bit more to spend get a double barrel. Double the barrels double the class.

 

[bobzilla]

I've got my great great uncles mossberg US44(b) over the entertainment center. We made a stand for it to place it in a good spot. Goes with our "rustic" theme. The 7-rd magazine is in a cabinet nearby so when varmints are causing a ruckus it can be quickly put into action.