Plans/Design For M/L Display Rack ?

[sheriff john]

Might be wrong spot to post (sorry if it is). Looking for design or plans for a folding display rack I can use in my shop and take to gunshows to use on a table. Most I've seen lately are for unmentionables, not suited for long- barrelled firearms. Being able to clamp to workbench and show table is also important, as is provision to secure with a cable lock. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[sheriff john]

Even a photo would help. Normal horizontal racks don't hold but 3 or four and take up too much valuable wall space. Thanks again for any ideas.

 

[waarp8nt]

This one pictured at the bottom has been a projects rack in my shop for a number of years, it originally belonged to my dad who drug it home from an Auction. I have often thought about building one like it that pinned together, screwed or otherwise was able to be disassembled at will.

What I like about it is the feet keeps it off the floor and two wooden shelve style brackets hold the 1x3 braced to the base. I suppose the feet could be less decorative and more flat so a clamp could be used to hold it down on the table. A security cable could easily be added to the design.

One fellow at the local gunshow used to have racks that were build like bleachers (stair stepping up when on a table) I believe they were hinged in the back, u shapes cut in the sides and a brace in the front that simply slides into a notch on the sides. Sorry no pictures.

 

[sheriff john]

Hey, thanks. That's the kind of thing I'm looking for. I've seen various designs at exhibits/shows but really didn't pay too much attention and now, for some reason, taking photographs at gunshows is a big no-no. Trying to get ready for upcoming January ones and keep shop projects from falling over. Thanks again.

 

[waarp8nt]

Glad to help! As an afterthought, if two were made they could be set up back to back, especially if the rifles were staggered. Something as simple as an old screen door latch could hold the two racks together (one on each side). Darn near have myself talked into making a pair for a show coming up in March.

Keep us posted on your progress, I would love to see how yours turns out!

 

[kansas_volunteer]

Do a search for campaign furniture gun rack for some good ideas.

 

[sheriff john]

Do a search for campaign furniture gun rack for some good ideas.

Thanks !! That's the answer, for sure. Couldn't think of the proper term. Some outstanding designs my addled brain wouldn't have provided. Apparently there's a market for this type of furniture. Thanks again.

 

[waarp8nt]

The following website gives some dimensions along with an optimistic sale price.

https://www.africansportingcreations.com/british-campaign-nine-gun-rack.html

 

[Norman Brooks]

The following website gives some dimensions along with an optimistic sale price.

https://www.africansportingcreations.com/british-campaign-nine-gun-rack.html

Nice gun rack... Not worth the price unless it includes the guns...

 

[SDSmlf]

Cheap and easy.

 

[bluemule66]

How about something like this? Cottonwood logs pinned together.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Cheap and easy. View attachment 108121
That’s very similar to the ones we had in the Armoury, except that ours were double sided and on casters and 8 a side as our Arms Chests held 8 rifles.

 

[Jim Wag]

Cheap and easy. View attachment 108121

Does the last
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Jim in La Luz

 

[sheriff john]

How about something like this? Cottonwood logs pinned together.

Very nice. One thing I'm not short on is squaw wood. Creek trash (left by floods) always has interesting limbs, mostly dried out. Beaver-chewed sometimes. Thanks.