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I am looking to buy a pair of wooden display racks for about five long guns each, if not maybe a set of drawings with measurements so I could build my own. Thanks, Wally Smith, Fairbanks, Alaska
November 5, 2014
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Hi Wally-
Some people like the racks made by Fort Sandflats in Texas. Their three-piece racks can be reversed left-to-right depending on what side of the gun you want to show… I’ve seen the gun room of a WACA member who uses these and it’s outstanding!!! Not sure if I’d want them for a “traveling display” but they sure do look nice.
http://www.gunstands.com/horiz.htm
I am paranoid about “stability” so I built some “fixed” five gun racks of my own… More stable IMHO, but only left-side or right-side out b/c the parts are permanently screwed together… These aren’t hard to make if you are comfortable with simple woodworking… Table saw and hole saw bits are enough if you’re patient… My typical routine being measure twice, cut once, cuss really loud, then start over… 😉😀…
Best,
Lou
WACA 9519; Studying Pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters
Wally, While I appreciate that you want the capacity of 5 rifles per rack, I suspect 4 is about the safest maximum. The wooden racks by Fort Sandflat are quite nice, but mine only handle 3 each. I like the looks of the ones Lou shows. Fred Vandersnick makes them of clear plastic that hold up to four and the clear plastic (Lucite maybe) tends to disappear and shows the rifles better. I suspect a query will turn up Fred’s contact info. Ask Bert or Heather. Tim
A lot of the gun show guys use racks similar to the Fort Sandflats because with the removal of the 2 wing nuts these break down into 3 pieces for easy travel. I made my friends a few sets many years ago. I will look and see if I made a pattern. I can’t promise I kept it.
November 5, 2014
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Wally-
If you want, I can trace my patterns, add dimensions, and send by PM. But since I only collect M70s, mine are specifically sized to that model, so they might not work for anything else without adjustment… They’re also sized to standard dimension stocks, so Marksmans stock are out…
The repro Winchester brass plaques on these were a gift from Seewin… Thanks Steve!!! 
Lou
WACA 9519; Studying Pre-64 Model 70 Winchesters
Wally – these are available on the Fort Sandflat website – note the wing nuts which allow easy breadown for transport. An old carpenter like you should be able to make these pretty easy.
+1 for Fort Sandflat products
I bought six of their 9 rifle horizontal racks in February. They arrived as promised. I chose solid oak. Great quality too.
November 7, 2015
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Just happened to have one handy!
Mike
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