BlueHeelerFl
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So...I have a traditional mason fireplace with stonework facade and wood beam mantle. The stonework is flanked by shiplap wood paneling (vertical) with a medium-dark stain. (So that will be the back drop behind the displayed long gun.
What is going to be the right long gun to display over that mantle that will evoke the spirit of America (and of Alaska)? I could go with any of my vintage Winchesters, but, to be honest, I don't want them left out to be stolen; I'm more interested in a reproduction that I might artificially age to give it that antique look. I'm thinking about some sort of flintlock or percussion rifle or musket, but a SxS or lever gun might work, too.
What are your thoughts?
PS: I also plan to display a white tail 9 pt rack (antlers only, with velvet over the skull cap) immediately above or below said long gun.
I like your idea.
I actually did something similar. I had a nice glass door gun rack that was tucked away unused. I moved it to my living room and put my broken Marlin M60 in the case so I'll finally have something to look at.
The working parts are not in the gun, so it's just a nice looking wall decoration right now