[1919a4 Transit/Display Crate]

On 10/25/2022 at 2:00 PM, Gio said:

Nice looking cases. You did a excellent job. 
Frank

Thanks Gio!

[Browning 1919a4 Transit/Display Crate]

Thanks rpbcps!

[Browning 1919a4 Transit/Display Crate]

On 10/31/2022 at 6:17 AM, BPinFL said:

Very nice workmanship, Well Done! 

BP

BPinFL,  Thanks so much!

[Browning 1919a4 Transit/Display Crate]

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.    

[Browning 1919a4 Transit/Display Crate]

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

 

[1919a4 Transit/Display Crate]

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

 

[Transit/Display Crate]

i have a couple of those i just might have to make into a transit case for my 27

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.

[Transit/Display Crate]

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.

 

 

[Stiff springs]

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