Chuckcook

Thanks Gio!

Thanks rpbcps!

BPinFL, Thanks so much!

Carl, I'm not sure the exact weight. It takes a couple guys to handle it. Between the weight and length, it's awkward for one person.

Finished building a 1919a4 Transit/Display crate last week. Using 2 jerry cans is perfect for displaying the Thompson and Browning.

Finished building a Transit/Display crate last week for my 1919a4. Using 2 jerry cans is perfect for displaying the Thompson and Browning.

Hi Peter, It was fairly simple to build. Attached is a photo of the inside compartments. Apparently way back in the day, they used orange shellac inside some crates. Orange is almost impossible to find. While researching, I discovered orange and amber are considered the same. I ended up finally finding Amber at ACE Hardware.

Good Morning! I'm a member of a Texas based WWII Living History group. A couple of years ago I purchased 10 wood military crates. They are perfect for storing some of my WWII gear and equipment. This crate was a spare, so I repurposed it last week. It’s now my Thompson transit/display crate. The only thing left, is to stencil the outside with the correct period markings. It's far from museum quality, but it will serve well for as a camp display.

My Howell spring kit arrived today. It's well worth the money. Cocking is easy and trouble free.