False Book Pistol Casket

[Tsalagidave]

I was inspired by someone else's attempt at making something like this so I tried it myself. Has anyone else had any luck making these?

[Tsalagidave]

Close up.

[St. George]

These 'false books' are readily available in home décor stores and the better furniture stores.

All that's needed, is an appropriate lining and partition and a method of latching, but they present nicely and are quite sturdy.

Pick the ones without the little 'feet', though - they look more like an actual book laid on its side, then.

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[Tsalagidave]

Thanks St. George. I forgot to tell everyone that I picked up the book from Hobby Lobby a while back. I think it cost me $7.99. I picked up some sheet cork, traced the gun & accessories, then added the velvet. It was my first attempt so its a bit sloppy. I'll likely wind up doing it over later.

The pistol is a 49' ASM "Hartford" that I picked up from EMF for around $134 in 1997. The American Flask & Cap Co. pewter powder flask and .320 ball mold are originals.

-Dave

[buckskin billy]

looks like i'll be going to the hobby lobby soon. thanks for the idea

[Tsalagidave]

I look forward to seeing more of your handiwork Billy.

-Dave

[Grenadier]

I made one when I was in high school from an old dictionary. Traced a rough outline of the gun about 20 pages in on one if the pages. I then took an Exacto knife and started cutting. I cut through 200 or so pages, just deep enough to hold the pistol. I the glued all of those pages together. Worked great and did not look like a decoration piece, it looked like a real book from all sides.

[Tsalagidave]

Well now that you've told us about it Grenadier, you know you have to show it.  This is the perfect place for folks to demonstrate their handiwork.

-Dave

[Grenadier]

Well now that you've told us about it Grenadier, you know you have to show it.  This is the perfect place for folks to demonstrate their handiwork.

-Dave

Sadly Dave, that's gone the way of the dodo many years ago.  I used it for a long time as a place for dice.  'Spose I could make another.