Need a display case for SW Model 1 and letter
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If you have a hobby shop in your area, you might look there. Buy a nice picture frame for the letter. You can always look on Ebay.
One recommendation, color copy the letter and use the copy, saving the original. I have used shadow boxes in several configurations and sizes for displaying antique S&W's. These are just an example, often the people at Hobby Lobby, or your local framing shop that do the framing can offer recommendations.
lamarw
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I like the way H Richard did his. Here is the way I have a couple of my Colts displayed. They are actually in football trophy cases like you see in Michael's Craft or other craft stores. The M1911 is held up by bolting an inexpensive magazine to the floor of the case. The Colt Official Police is held upright by a stand I handmade. Both cases have a clear cover and a mirror on the backside of the cover. The Authentications from Colt are professionally framed. Not sure of the best way to frame the S&W Letter since it is not in the same format as the Colt certificate.
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Love those Colts, very nice! I went to a custom frame shot and showed them what I wanted and it turns out he builds display boxes all of the time for all sorts of weapons. You'd never know it because there are only pictures on the wall for sale along with his large frame display. I showed him H. Richards and we are going with something like that (with a brass plaque) but with a copy of the letter in it as well. He is putting a quote together for me and I'm afraid to see how much it's going to cost.
lamarw
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Thank you, The M1911 was delivered in Dec. 1918 and the Official Police in Dec. 1941 (end of WWI and beginning of WWII).
Framing is expensive. The framing for my Unit Command Guide-On and the two Colt Certificates were by a professional friend at cost but still expensive.
I like the shadow box and would want it hinged for access. The Official Police still gets fired occasionally.
Framing is expensive. The framing for my Unit Command Guide-On and the two Colt Certificates were by a professional friend at cost but still expensive.
I like the shadow box and would want it hinged for access. The Official Police still gets fired occasionally.
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I recently built a shadow box for my model 1 1/2, circa 1872. Made the frame out of stained pine, hinging the front. The back is covered in dark green leather from a tack shop. A couple of drilled out rounds, an empty ammo box and a couple of stand offs covered with clear tubing. You might want to use your copied letter as the background. Wl post pics tomorrow.
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Meadows in Texas has the best there is. shadowboxonline.com may get you there, if not Google shadow boxes and look for Meadows. I have
several. They are top quality and fast shipping.
several. They are top quality and fast shipping.
I picked up my case for my S&W Model 1, 3rd issue, and S&W letter. I took pictures of some of the forum suggestions, worked the the frame shop owner, and love the results. This is now a great heirloom that can be passed along to my kids and grand kids. A big "Thank you" to the folks who helped with the ideas.
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Glenn Davis ([email protected]) builds beautiful cases. Had one built for my autumag. He also comes to many Va gun shows.
Glenn Davis ([email protected]) builds beautiful cases. Had one built for my autumag. He also comes to many Va gun shows.
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