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Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 1:49 pm
by twriggen
My uncle gave me this rifle display case years ago with a commemorative Winchester in 38-55. The gun is long gone but I kept the case not knowing where I would use it again but figured it would eventually have a purpose. Taryn has been on the hunt for a case to display the RSSE with the knowledge there will ultimately be one more added, the flat gate polished Jerred. She stumbled across this display case tucked away in a closet and pulled it out to see if it would fit. We placed another RSS5 in the case and the fit is almost like it was designed for it. She is planning on replacing the felt on the back but sticking with the red. We have been discussing how to mount the guns. We tend to zip tie the guns to the display boards just so people are unable to walk up and handle them but since these will be behind glass we are looking at other options. My thought was to take some spent 22 LR or Mag casings and fit them with a wooden dowel in the middle and put a screw in from the back with one in the trigger guard and the other under the barrel. My concern with that idea is that there is no "lip" to keep the guns from falling if the display gets jarred, or rammed, by an old man on an electric scooter.
Inputs would be appreciated.
For reference: Spanish Engraved (left), All Blue Jerred (center), and round gate polished Jerred (right)
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:40 pm
by flattop44
That's a great way to display using the display case. Taryn did good again.
FT44
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2025 6:55 am
by RoninPA
Possibly go with your original thoughts with the .22 cases, but when you mount it, put some small "spacers" on the back to push the bottom out a little so it tilts back a bit so that they won't fall off. Or, cut the dowels at the rear at an angle so they angle up a bit. Personally, I'd go with the spacers on the back to angle the display up a bit, easier to do and that way they can be put on with a non permanent method.
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:34 am
by radicalrod
I like to use 1/8" brass rod to make my guns appear to be floating .......
The Radical "rod" is trapped by the ejector pin so the guns won't slide off....
Just drill an 1/8"" hole in the base of the display to hold the guns up.....
That is how I have all my guns displayed in my RARE RUGER ROOM.....
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:37 am
by fishhuntnut
DAMMMMMMMMM Nice, I am going to have to stop by to practice my drooling…, where are the ones I contributed to that stash????
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:02 am
by radicalrod
fishhuntnut wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:37 am
DAMMMMMMMMM Nice, I am going to have to stop by to practice my drooling…, where are the ones I contributed to that stash????
On the wall to the right
The boxed and shippered 9 1/2 RSS or the MKI bull barrel must be a few more too.....
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:54 am
by 06dilly
Ok, I’m slow, Rod. 1/8” brass rod coming up from the base. Got it. But where are you putting the rod on/in the gun? Are you bending the rod and inserting it into a cylinder?
Thanks!
TomD
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 2:43 pm
by arcticruger
twriggen wrote: ↑Fri Jul 04, 2025 1:49 pm
My uncle gave me this rifle display case years ago with a commemorative Winchester in 38-55. The gun is long gone but I kept the case not knowing where I would use it again but figured it would eventually have a purpose. Taryn has been on the hunt for a case to display the RSSE with the knowledge there will ultimately be one more added, the flat gate polished Jerred. She stumbled across this display case tucked away in a closet and pulled it out to see if it would fit. We placed another RSS5 in the case and the fit is almost like it was designed for it. She is planning on replacing the felt on the back but sticking with the red. We have been discussing how to mount the guns. We tend to zip tie the guns to the display boards just so people are unable to walk up and handle them but since these will be behind glass we are looking at other options. My thought was to take some spent 22 LR or Mag casings and fit them with a wooden dowel in the middle and put a screw in from the back with one in the trigger guard and the other under the barrel. My concern with that idea is that there is no "lip" to keep the guns from falling if the display gets jarred, or rammed, by an old man on an electric scooter.
Inputs would be appreciated.
For reference: Spanish Engraved (left), All Blue Jerred (center), and round gate polished Jerred (right)
Pretty cool display! Job well done.
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2025 2:45 pm
by arcticruger
radicalrod wrote: ↑Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:34 am
I like to use 1/8" brass rod to make my guns appear to be floating .......
The Radical "rod" is trapped by the ejector pin so the guns won't slide off....
Just drill an 1/8"" hole in the base of the display to hold the guns up.....
That is how I have all my guns displayed in my RARE RUGER ROOM.....
The RadicalRod Museum
Re: Another display project from Taryn
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2025 10:40 am
by radicalrod
06dilly wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:54 am
Ok, I’m slow, Rod. 1/8” brass rod coming up from the base. Got it. But where are you putting the rod on/in the gun? Are you bending the rod and inserting it into a cylinder?
Thanks!
TomD
Tom yes I make a 90 degree bend 1" from the end then at 90 degree from the first bend I make a 45 degree bend....
this locks in between the cylinder pin latch the first 90 goes in the cylinder......works well for me....
I don't seem to have any pics of the stands.....here is a close up of the display side....
