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Posted By: PALUNC Need parts for case restoration - 03/24/24 01:24 PM
I am looking to re-furbish an oak and leather case and am in need for some parts.
The handle assembly and the strap guides.
Any idea if there are places to find them?
Posted By: rocky mtn bill Re: Need parts for case restoration - 03/24/24 03:30 PM
Mike, Try contacting folks who restore leather luggage. When I needed leather case corners, I found a guy in England who makes them.
Posted By: susjwp Re: Need parts for case restoration - 03/24/24 09:05 PM
Both are easy to make. George P. may have some on hand. Go to a Tandy store and buy some 3-5 oz leather straps. Trace the old guides or cut to the size need, wet, mold around 1/8 or 1/4” wood, and let dry. Punch some holes for brass screws. Thee was a poster on EBay, from the UK, who sold cases traps. He may have some.

Good luck.
Posted By: eightbore Re: Need parts for case restoration - 03/24/24 09:29 PM
Kevin McCormack on the PGCA forum, has sources for hardware and straps.
Posted By: KY Jon Re: Need parts for case restoration - 03/25/24 01:21 AM
https://brettunsvillage.com/tools-hardware/trunk-parts/suitcase-handles/
https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/features/vintage-gun-case-restoration-11239/
https://www.peterdyson.co.uk/index.html

They might be able to help you. Lot of good information to help. There are a couple good Youtube videos which cover gun case repairs as well.
Posted By: damascus Re: Need parts for case restoration - 03/25/24 04:28 PM
It will all depend what age of case you have. Vintage oak and Leather cases use simple replaceable parts that usually be sourced on eBay, Straps are Vege tanned Bridal leather available in various widths and lengths as well as leather to make the guides, the strap Brass Buckles are of the Military roller pattern. I have also found that there is usually a choice of second user leather case handles though to purchase a vintage Styal new leather handle can be rather expensive. Handle D rings are always available in many sizes also in either Brass or steel.

Some time in the past I did a complete post on how to restore this case.

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All the parts used in this restoration came from eBay.
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