S&W Custom Oak display case (eBay purchase)

[Model39]

I spotted this Smith&Wesson motif custom Oak case on eBay a couple of weeks ago for a buy it now price of $600. I watched it for a while and was able to get it for $375. The gentleman I bought it from told me his father (who had passed) was a wood worker, and Smith&Wesson collector, and had built this case for his 6" "N" frame (629), but it can and will be used for something else by me. The case has a lift up hinged top, a drop down front, with 3 drawers. The case came loaded with numerous S&W knives, belt buckles handcuffs, cleaning accessories and even an S&W watch. The seller even threw in a Supica book, S&W safety glasses, S&W headphone/hearing protectors and a History of S&W DVD. I know this is not a genuine S&W product, however this is a high quality well made case. What do you think, did I get a good deal?

 

[505Gibbs]

YES!!
Looks like a take off of a Gerstner chest.
Very nice.

 

[rags]

You got a great deal!! That has got to be the nicest...well, ANYTHING I have seen in quite a while! Very, Very COOL!

rags

 

[JSR III]

Being a carpenter I can tell you that you did very well. You could not buy the materials and build that case for $375. Nevermind all of the accoutrements that the seller threw in. I would not be surprised if he put at least a week into making that case.

Although as you say "not a factory item" it was still built by a very caring S&W enthusiast. Should you tire of it, I will gladly give you your money back any time. I have a very nice 1951 USRA Trophy Gun that would look great in there.

 

[45Wheelgun]

Very nice indeed. Enjoy.

 

[rock doc]

I agree. You made a great purchase. Enjoy!! All we can do is drool on our keyboards.

 

[TennTony]

I agree that you got more than your money's worth. Excellent find. Good to know it is in the hands of someone who appreciates it.

 

[rcd567]

Dude,
You nailed it! Great find.

 

[boykinlp]

Be glad that I did not see it first. It looks nice. The gentleman that made it was a real craftsman and S&W fan.

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

I like it alot, great buy!

 

[model70hunter]

WOW.Double nice. It must have been like christmas while opening that box and going through the drawers.

 

[ab4ka]

That's amazing!

 

[fat tom]

I saw that case on the bay. Thought then that whoever got it would be pleased. I know I would be! Definitely based on the Gerstner design,which is of course a machinist's chest.
f.t.

 

[colt_saa]

Congratulations.

That is an awesome looking case. You did VERY GOOD considering all the extras that were included.

 

[MAG-NUM]

Being an amateur woodworker myself I can see that this case was well thought out and expertly crafted. A great find indeed.

How about posting some pictures of the other drawers and some close- ups of the details? How was the rubber counter mat incorporated into the fold down door? Thanks, Bob

 

[Model39]

Pictures as Requested

Being an amateur woodworker myself I can see that this case was well thought out and expertly crafted. A great find indeed.

How about posting some pictures of the other drawers and some close- ups of the details? How was the rubber counter mat incorporated into the fold down door? Thanks, Bob

The cut down counter mat was inlaid and glued into the wood. I guess I made the right decision to buy this based on all the positive comments I have received. Enjoy the photos.

 

[44wheelman]

Thanks for sharing! The sum of the parts is greater than the sum of the whole....

 

[Gunhacker]

Wow!!

As a hobbist woodworker myself, I'm really enjoying those pics. The jointery work alone is superb.

You lucky SOB...

 

[thetrio_94043]

I think you got a great deal and enjoy it with pride!

 

[JSR III]

Just an FYI, the buckle in the lower right hand corner of the drawer is not an "official" S&W buckle or authorized by S&W buckle. How do I know, I own one too...