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Old Style Handgun Range Box

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Gentlemen, I've been searching the internet trying to locate the fabrication plans for, or and old style wooden handgun range box similar to the ones popular in the 60's ~ 80's. These were typically 4 to 5 gun cases with a hinged side that folded up and typically had a bracket for spotting scope mounting. My dad had one however it disappeared along with several of his guns prior to his death a few years back. Any links or help would be appreciated.
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I had no idea anyone was still making the old "Bullseys Boxes." I made one about 30 years ago and gained a much greater appreciation for talent of a true cabinet-maker! Mine looked pretty rough. :oops:

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Charles L. Cotton wrote:I had no idea anyone was still making the old "Bullseys Boxes." I made one about 30 years ago and gained a much greater appreciation for talent of a true cabinet-maker! Mine looked pretty rough. :oops:

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I still have the one that my dad made circa 1965. He was definitely an amateur woodworker.
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That looks like a real worthwhile project. Let's keep looking through the woodworking forums for the plans. Somebody's got 'em. :thumbs2:
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Like I said, somebody's bound to have a plan. That box is a beauty and will be a worthy project for someone with a greater skill level than me.

Thanks for sharing.
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You guy's are AWESOME!!!!! Think I spent most of last Friday and Saturday browsing the net using different search text strings with zero hits. Post up here and a day or so later you guys have it. Muchas Gracias!!!!! :clapping:

(now need to print out plans and take to woodworking scooter riding Bro for a quote. my woodworking skills are limited to toothpicks and sharpening pencils)
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Musta been watching the Outdoor Channel last Wed. :thumbs2:
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