Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Memorabilia

Zebulon on Rifle Rack

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:14:29 +0000

The color of the rack, whether stained, fumed, or aged natural, is original or reproduced "Golden Oak" - a historically popular finish for Oak furniture and paneling, particularly for things made or built in the Late Victorian/Edwardian Era, from about 1880 to 1920.

A Golden Oak gun stand as part of a long gun display would be "period correct" and unsurprising for any establishment selling Winchesters during that period.

I am very tempted to add this to my list of things to shop build. The materials cost wouldn't be cheap if you insisted on quartersawn or riftsawn White Oak in the thicknesses required. The good news is a lathe wouldn't be needed- I don't own one.

TXGunNut on Rifle Rack

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:41:19 +0000

The Richmond rack and the newer (updated?) rack are nice but I'm partial to carbine and shotgun butts. I realize a shelf could be made to accommodate these variants but the simplicity of these racks is intriguing. They would also showcase a Schuetzen butt.

I'm still hopeful someone will undertake the task of building table-top show racks, I wish I had the talent, shop space and equipment to make them. I don't need one but I know the market is there for a limited supply.

Mike

JWA on Rifle Rack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:15:24 +0000

FWIW, The racks look different to me. The base edge is cut differently, one is beveled, one fully angled among other differences.

Best Regards,

Montana 3-7-77 on Rifle Rack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:05:49 +0000

Buck94 said
Guys this one is for sale at Richmond and is an authenticated Winchester Gun Rack! they look similar to me but trust the experts can vet it better than I can!
https://guns.richmondauctions.com/lots/view/5-2OOY5M/rare-winchester-solid-oak-6-long-gun-store-display-pedestal-style-rack

Thank you Buck94! Looks like the same rack. Could have been built to look like the one in the auction. I have no dogs in this... I don't have it for sale.... don't want to buy it.... I just admired it and was curious. He said it was original in a friendly conversation! Here's another Pic- you can see the same supports.

Buck94 on Rifle Rack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:34:18 +0000

Guys this one is for sale at Richmond and is an authenticated Winchester Gun Rack! they look similar to me but trust the experts can vet it better than I can!

https://guns.richmondauctions.com/lots/view/5-2OOY5M/rare-winchester-solid-oak-6-long-gun-store-display-pedestal-style-rack

Anthony #5411 on Rifle Rack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:42:39 +0000

I'm in agreement with Henry, as the color of the stain, isn't even close to the Winchester color, for one obvious point.

There is nothing about this, that would make me think, it's a Winchester made rack! IMHO!

Tony

Henry Mero on Rifle Rack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:03:20 +0000

I sure don't recognize it as being a "winchester made rack, I have been in error before though

Montana 3-7-77 on Rifle Rack

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:27:56 +0000

I have several pictures of a gun rack that was posted online years ago on a facebook group (I did speak to the gentleman that posted it but have no record of the conversation- I apologize if he is in this group!). Can anyone tell from the pics if this was an actual Winchester store rack/display or a vintage custom piece? I have searched several times but have not found another example. Either way it's a beautiful piece....

Zebulon on WACA Gun Racks?

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:42:02 +0000

Tony, we think alike. Once the base is drawn off 1:1, a bandsaw could make short work of the profile and the "hooks" are pretty simple. The joinery is child's play unless a purist wanted to make it harder than necessary. The real trick is getting good stock, which problem you've already solved.

TXGunNut on WACA Gun Racks?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:31:32 +0000

You’re kind words are always appreciated, as I heard you did a bang u, great job on the Texas show you guys just had! -Tony

Thanks, Tony. We had a great show and I got to visit with some awesome collectors from all over the country. It's truly a pleasure to work with the talented and hardworking TGCA team. I just heard we have already sold 50% of the tables for our Spring show.

Mike

Ben on WACA Gun Racks?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:09:39 +0000

Et tu Brute? JWA! ~~You are restricted from attending Tulsa next month!~~ You are hereby sentenced to 10 days at sea! That should teach you a lesson…. plus you will gain 15 pounds to boot!

JWA on WACA Gun Racks?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:03:38 +0000

Ben said
Jeff... Bert's picking on me again!

Maybe so, but I can't refute his logic.

Anthony #5411 on WACA Gun Racks?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:27 +0000

TXGunNut said

Ben said
This thread has been officially hijacked... somebody tell the admin.

Posts about Single Shots are always welcome on threads that have run their course, IMHO. Especially eye candy big bores that deserve to be properly displayed!
Back to the OP (sort of) has anyone moved forward on making gun racks similar to the ones Fred Vandersnick made? Some collectors are more interested in the rack than the guns I have in it! I wish I had the talent and equipment to make them, I know several folks here do.

Mike

You're kind words are always appreciated, as I heard you did a bang up, great job on the Texas show you guys just had!

I've actually took a hard look at those racks and being retired am thinking about maybe making one or so. It's crazy how busy and active we get in retirement, but as a choice. I just gave a close Carpenter friend, some select Cherry and Black Walnut from our past property timbering we had done where we always find time to pick out some select timber for our own lumber needs as part of the deal/package. One nice piece of Cherry was over 50 years old, and 15 inches wide! Still pristine as we store them in a controlled climate!

We'll see as it gives me something to chew on while I'm mowing and picking up leaves in the tag behind Cyclone Rake Vacuum!

Tony

TXGunNut on WACA Gun Racks?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:07:22 +0000

Ben said
This thread has been officially hijacked... somebody tell the admin.

Posts about Single Shots are always welcome on threads that have run their course, IMHO. Especially eye candy big bores that deserve to be properly displayed!

Back to the OP (sort of) has anyone moved forward on making gun racks similar to the ones Fred Vandersnick made? Some collectors are more interested in the rack than the guns I have in it! I wish I had the talent and equipment to make them, I know several folks here do.

Mike

Anthony #5411 on WACA Gun Racks?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:23:42 +0000

Bert H. said
Nice! It would be relatively easy to trim that Jamison brass down to the correct length for the original 577 Eley cartridge.
Bert

I agree with you Bert!

Until I verify the chamber length, and do more than just fondle the Rifle, I can make sure and know exactly what it is. The .577 on the barrel is correct but no indication of a stamp showing chamber length.

steve004 said
Tony -
That's a great .577. And it even came with dies!
I enjoyed all the photos - thanks for posting them.

Steve,

I'm glad that you enjoyed it, as I do!

Ben said
This thread has been officially hijacked... somebody tell the admin.

Ben,

I surly did think about you're comment, before I went ahead and posted this here. I'm glad we have an administrator on top of this in case it gets moved.

Apologies for hijacking an already good thread post!

Tony