Presentation Cases & Long Term Storage?

[donmeltonjr]

Hi, Just bought a 66 no dash in presentation case. Any ideas for or against long term storage in the case? Thanks.

 

[S&WIowegan]

I strongly recommend you not store the revolver in the presentation case. There are several reasons why not: 1. Moisture may be retained and cause rust/corrosion(66 is stainless steel but can rust and corrode too); 2. the gun and the case can be degraded if stored together...rub marks on gun and holes worn in case lining; 3. If you keep both in best condition they're worth more money when sold.

Congrats on your 66.

 

[opoefc]

Always store guns & cases individually. Store the gun in an acid free pouch and the case in it's original cardboard wrap. Put both in a humidity controlled vault, with back up generator/battery to run the A/C when power fails. Ed.

 

[donmeltonjr]

Thanks You kindly Gentlemen. I had an idea this would be the kind of advice I would receive. But as a newbie I wanted recommendations from experienced collectors.

 

[gjamison]

I don't mean to be a stick in the mud, I'm thinking the model 66 never came in a presentation case. The model 27,29 and 57 all did, if I'm wrong,please correct me.

 

[donmeltonjr]

I don't mean to be a stick in the mud, I'm thinking the model 66 never came in a presentation case. The model 27,29 and 57 all did, if I'm wrong,please correct me.

Not at all Sir. This would be information I would love to verify. Any other ideas from the forum? And thanks kindly.

 

[unclebob]

I have a model 27 in a presentation case I purchased new in 1979 and I keep it and all of my firearms in their respective cases, but I also keep silica gel packs in them to keep moisture out. I keep all of the packs from electronic devices and change them regularly.

 

[g8rb8]

I don't mean to be a stick in the mud, I'm thinking the model 66 never came in a presentation case. The model 27,29 and 57 all did, if I'm wrong,please correct me.

I have seen commemorative model 66's with presentation cases that appeared to go with the gun. A quick look at the SCSW confirms some commemorative 66's were packaged with presentation cases.

I recommend NOT storing the revolver in the presentation case. I have seen blue and nickel finish guns stored in presentation cases develop finish issues that appear likely due to the flocking or glue used to secure the flocking. Maybe a stainless finish would not be susceptible to damage from the flocking or glue? Not storing the gun in the presentation case may also help preserve the flocking and the insert?

John
Scoundrel and Ne'er-Do-Well in Training