Campchair

Does anyone out there know where one could purchase the large solid brass pushbutton latches of the type found on high-end English-made doublegun "oak-and-leather" fitted cases ? This is a Box Lock type with a press button with a key slot in the center. They are usually just under the solid leather hand grip in the center of the case and are fully inletted into the wood of the case bottom. Very well made, and I think someone is still making them. I can furnish a photo of a typical one to someone off-line . (Never got the hang of uploading photos.) I'd also be interested in buying "flip" catches and the pushbutton locks off the cases, and any loose high-end suitcase locks from the WW1 to start of WW2 timeframe. Must be solid brass. Thanks, Campchair

I agree. If the holsters are really used, the stitching wears out pretty fast; looks bad. Also seems to encourage splitting on some I've seen (and repaired...)

Allen, I have a gun shop where I fabricate a lot of parts. I have made these before for my own use and I'm looking for an excuse to meke up a few more. I usually use brass sheet; 1/8" (.125) thick, but I can do stainless steel also. How many do you need? Campchair