darrylta Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Dan,I've started tracing the gun and my interpretation from the photo ofwhat the case would look like.I'll mail it to you this weekend.Thanks,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Well done Sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Sandman,I'm debating on what color felt the interior should be.I'm thinking gray or light blue what do you think?Darryl Edited March 1, 2021 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimike Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Pictures, lots of pictures of the build please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 I'd lobby for a dark blue interior. I need to check the shotgun case I have and see what color it is. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Assuming the gun is not a safe queen: If you're going to use the case to transport it to and from the range, you will probably want an interior color that tends not to show the inevitable lubricant stains and carbon smudges. FBI Thompson cases and Fed Labs Reising cases are lined in dark blue for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate129 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 A state prison local to me has a Monitor (original purchase still with the same agency). I know the warden,trying to arrange for an inspection. If I can work it out will investigate to see if they also have the case - unless that was a FBI only thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Get pictures if you can. Lots of every part... Engraving on the top. Front grip from each angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Is there an easy way to colorize the black and white FBI photothat we are using for a pattern?Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Dan,The front grip is a repurposed R-75 grip with the magazine well cover filled inwith black walnut.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 It's a safe queen for sure.I've shown a lot of my collection at the TCA East shows in Harrisnurg Pa.Decided not to show it there.Here is a photo of the Royal Blue felt in a Reising case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 This is from one of the FBI monitors. Might as well enjoy the pictures once again. Looks to me like this grip had the recess milled out and a new piece installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Dan,Your assumption is exactly right on the R75 grip modification. You did a great job matching the grain of the old grip grainAttached is some photos of the R75 grip.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) After further viewing, it appears that your grip was just milled/ sanded down to the recess/ grip screw head.My Monitor grip had the original slot filled in with a walnut strip, which has a visible rectangle at theinfill strip. I'll take a photo of the bottom of my original grip over the weekend. As TD would say, all good stuff!Darryl Edited March 2, 2021 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I see an inletted piece of wood on the grip bottom by the difference in wood grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1957 Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Darryl, I'd go with "Light Blue" just to make it a little different, and to honor your Dad, when said in reverse!!Semper Fi!Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I checked the Swetnam shotgun case I have and the interior is dark blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) Steve,My Books Trunk case appears to be light blue, but it's a faded weathered dark blue as well.I'm leaning towards a dark blue or gray.Can't wait to get it going,Darryl Edited March 3, 2021 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 My shotgun case appears to be a little darker shade of blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I really like the shotgun case, anything Swetnam is excellent!It is also a faded royal blue IMHO, like my Books Trunk case.I'll have to get with Greg when it comes time to see felt color options.Thanks for the input.I'm also looking to put a small parts leather pouch and the Monitor web pouchin the case as well.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonlmg41 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) A lot of period cases have black interiors. Depends on the look you want, but if you go blue it will always look shiny new like unless you age it? Some guys love the west hurley cases with the shiny blue or red interior with the plastic handles? Personally I like my 100 year old stuff to look at least 40 years old, minty old vs. brand new. Some nice photos of cases!!The sweatnam shotgun case is missing the cleaning rod section, but they are cool for sure! Edited March 5, 2021 by johnsonlmg41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANS Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 A state prison local to me has a Monitor (original purchase still with the same agency). I know the warden,trying to arrange for an inspection. Hiya Nate, can you share the agency that holds the Monitor in your area? I've been trying to trace all Monitors made and sold and I have already found more than the 125 mentioned by Ballou in his book ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. I'm also after the serial and the year they acquired the weapon, not sure if you have that. Many thanks! Cheers HANS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate129 Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 A state prison local to me has a Monitor (original purchase still with the same agency). I know the warden,trying to arrange for an inspection.Hiya Nate, can you share the agency that holds the Monitor in your area? I've been trying to trace all Monitors made and sold and I have already found more than the 125 mentioned by Ballou in his book ROCK AND A HARD PLACE. I'm also after the serial and the year they acquired the weapon, not sure if you have that. Many thanks! Cheers HANSHans, I will start a thread when I get to inspect the weapon and get you the serial number and agency name in PM. I don't want to put any of that in a public post to prevent the agency from being burdoned by collectors/dealers hungry to buy a monitor from an original owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANS Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hans, I will start a thread when I get to inspect the weapon and get you the serial number and agency name in PM. I don't want to put any of that in a public post to prevent the agency from being burdoned by collectors/dealers hungry to buy a monitor from an original owner. Thanks, that's fair. Cheers HANS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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