Where to find fitted rifle cases?

[MontanaGrant]

I've always been interested in fitted rifle cases. I believe they add to a nicely finished out rifle. In my quest to downsize "normal" guns and get some nice examples, I'm wanting to get a couple of these made.

I've found one place https://2caseit.com/gun-cases however found zero references to people actually using them.

I would be fine getting the empty, bare case and then taking a winter project in finishing it, however been unable to find any.

Has anyone else had one custom made? Or any suggestions?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I've always been interested in fitted rifle cases. I believe they add to a nicely finished out rifle. In my quest to downsize "normal" guns and get some nice examples, I'm wanting to get a couple of these made.

I've found one place https://2caseit.com/gun-cases however found zero references to people actually using them.

I would be fine getting the empty, bare case and then taking a winter project in finishing it, however been unable to find any.

Has anyone else had one custom made? Or any suggestions?

Thank you in advance.
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Thanks for that image. I can use it as reference.

I made cases for my shotguns but used custom cut foam. I have enough cherry left to make a case for my 404J. Was just about to start that project. Rigby cases have stitched leather belts with brass buckles to secure both rifle and bolt. I presume the case in your photo has bolt stashed in the covered box in upper right corner. Oil and/or cleaning fluid must be in the other covered compartment. I have found Visene eyedrops dispenser good for storing gun oil. Does not leak and can be accurately applied without making a mess. Hoppes #9 cleaner was more problematic. After several leaking failures (the stuff eats up plastic seals in lids), I discovered small travel/sample bottle for Listerene holds up. Both are now securely stored in the drawer of the trap range box I made.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Rookhawk is selling an empty vintage one in his sale ad

 

[RR 314]

Rookhawk is selling an empty vintage one in his sale ad

He also knows where to direct you to get it retrofitted for your rifle if you grow weary.

 

[MontanaGrant]

I was looking at Rookhawks, however the dimensions appeared smaller than I would need for any of my bolt actions. His browning case was appealing but a bit more modern style than I was going for.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Those examples on the case it site look excellent to me.

 

[MontanaGrant]

Yes they're ideal. I just can find "ZERO" feedback anywhere on the web. I'm a bit leary of sending my rifle to them to fit to the case (which they explictly ask for on their website) without a bit of reassurance.

 

[PCC600]

I can’t assist with members outside Australia but I have had old shot gun cases restored and take down rifles fitted to oak / leather and canvas tropical cases by Des Hill at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast . Des sources and restores gun cases and seems to be able to find cases to fit most firearms . I have just purchased this lovely old Greener case and it will fit my Rigby Shikari 500 double . I have trade labels , accessories and cost will be a fraction of the new price from Rigby. Des will reblock inside of case to fit rifle and accessories . Pics of this case are below . Once I get back to OZ I will post photo of the 318 and 425 WR in their cases .

 

[KJE81]

I dont know if they can be customized but Venatti does have some cheap rifle cases, and many cases for break down weapons like double rifles, kipplaufs and shotguns: https://www.venatti.net

 

[Altitude sickness]

Those look reasonable

 

[MontanaGrant]

That's a very nice website. Well worth a shot I think. Thank you! Some good looking cases on there.

 

[rookhawk]

I was looking at Rookhawks, however the dimensions appeared smaller than I would need for any of my bolt actions. His browning case was appealing but a bit more modern style than I was going for.

If you need a case larger than the browning, you’re entering into bespoke cases. For a lightweight bespoke case you’ll pay $2000 approximately, with all the fittings, shipping your gun back and forth, etc, maybe a touch less. For a bespoke oak and leather case with exposed oak interior edges, you can pay $2500-$5500.

The shortest distance between two places is find a vintage case that is close, then create custom blocking and compartments in it, saving thousands and thousands of dollars.

Over the past 20+ years I’ve amassed a lot of various colors of baize and leather for blocking. This allows me to blend in the fabric uniformly if someone needs to add snap cap holders, or lengthen or shorten LOP for the stock, or block the barrel channel to reduce its length for a perfect fit.

Full length rifle cases are the rarest of all case types and few survived. You’re going to pay 2x-4x more for a full length rifle case than you would for a take-down shotgun case. Very small cases for subgauge shotguns and for rook rifles are extremely rare as well and trade at considerable premium too.

MOST of the English makers at each period in history used the same wholesale case manufacturers. Thus, if you find a period correct case (unless its a Purdey or Churchill…they were proprietary) you can fit it to your gun and put the correct label in it, making it no more or less authentic than any original case sold with the gun when new.

For American cases, Hartman made all the cases for Browning and you could have ordered the same case new without a Browning badge, some did to fit their FNs and other similar mid-century guns.

The most valuable thing about cases are the maker’s labels. I’ve seen paper labels that were exceedingly rare sell for over $1000, I’ve seen original leather labels sell for nearly as much as well. Reproduction labels are usually under $50 and often suffice for the gun encased.

 

[MontanaGrant]

I looked and found a few people online who had order from Venatti. I ended up ordering a full length rifle case. I'll give an update/review when it arrives.