Canuck Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Anyone interested in a quality reproduction transit chest should look at this. I don't have the auction number but just type "British Home Guard Thompson Chest" in the search function and it will come right up. I have one and can recommend it without reservation. Who ever gets it won't be disappointed. These are made in Canada. Edited February 4, 2016 by canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 http://m.ebay.ca/itm/British-Home-Guard-Thompson-chest-/272123910535?nav=SEARCH No connection to the seller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mywifesgunakillme Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Nice looking case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03clyde Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 About $390 USD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Pretty sure this is a Deerslayer case, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) I thought initially it was a Dan Block case as well initially but the nail heads visible securing what appears to be felt around the case typically are not present in a Dan Block reproduction Home Guard case. The felt seal around the case is similar to Bren gun transit cases. Nice looking case. Edited February 4, 2016 by Bridgeport28A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgvince Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 I think this may be a case made by forum member, warren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 I didn't use that color felt. I did sell a couple semi finished cases but I don't think this one is my work. Looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the kind words on the chest, and yes, it is one of mine.I made a few and just want to recoup a bit of the outlay.I sourced the original hinges in the UK and the shipping on them was horrendous.Original hardware was used where possible and also all slot head screws were used in the construction, which are now special order.Also, a minimum of three coats of paintThe only difference on the first chest design is the carry handle. I now have the larger handle and will do a few of those shortly.All the wood is planed to the original factory blueprint dimension.I had a huge pile of the originals but that was a LONG time ago and all were beat up rather badly. The best of the lot which I kept is now pictured in a book with the new owner.It was a lot of fun making the chests and I originally did a run of No.15 Lee Enfield No.4(T) sniper rifle chests to keep me off the streets and the Legion.Gotta keep us old guys off the street somehow.I'm going to design a chest for the M1A1 as more of a range case in the near future, much like I did for a chap with a Lewis gun chest.I did this one for a chap a some time ago as you have to remove both the bipod and carry handle on a Lewis to put them into the original chest and he did not relish bending and re-bending 100 year old parts.Pic attached..I hopeI have one chest on Ebay (shameless plug) and one more here and that is it for now. Edited February 5, 2016 by warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 $392.64 USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 In case anyone is interested here are some detailed pictures of the case I bought from Warren. A few years ago when Dan (Deerslayer) was making some I ordered one of his. While Dan was making them I purchased another Thompson and it came with an original chest. I decided it wouldn't hurt to still get Dans reproduction. Last year when Warren made his I didn't think it would hurt to have one of those either. Attached picture of the three shows Dan, original and Warrens. Both reproductions are within 1/8 of an inch of the original in overall size. All interior pictures are of Warrens item for those of you who may have an interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I've still got one available from my last batch as the buyer didn't follow through. I've also got a second one without paint or hardware as a discount one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've also got one left, so if anyone is interested PM me and we can go from there.Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Gun Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Warren and/or Deerslayer;I wonder if either of you would be interested in building some modern, generic storage/transport/display boxes with customizable interiors. When I say modern, I mean not designed to resemble a specific historic box, and using readily available inexpensive hardware, maybe biscuit joint corners instead of dove tail joints, etc, in order to keep the cost down. Something like what I describe in this thraed:http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18983I was considering building some for myself, but would have no interest in building them to sell. Also, knowing me, it will be years before I get around to actually completing a project like this CheersTEG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm starting on a chest for the M1 and M1A1 this week.No issue chest exists for the single M1 and m1A1 so it is a home grown design. However will be using dovetail joinery and original hardware for the first couple as they are spoken for.Depending on the magazine stowage, which is still in limbo, it should be a bit simpler to construct than the 28 series chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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