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I am renovating a bespoke 1940s Guncase by Holland and Holland, UK shotgun manufacturer.
I need to remove, but not to damage the distinctive felt lining, which I presume is glued with animal glue.

Will gentle heat be enough to loosen it, please?

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Thank you @PastorBob I am inclined to that too, which makes a $300 repair close to $750.
I will do nothing until I am content that I will do no damage

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Do  you mean one of the oak boxes with French fit openings for the various parts and barrel sets?  If so, see Huey cases, the might have some advice.

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Thank you @MikeRock It is a wooden case, covered in hide, and fitted to contain the various parts. All of the internal fittings have original purple felt lining throughout the case.
I will check Huey Cases.

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https://www.hueycases.net/

I used to know Marv Huey, great product.  Still the best in the USA.  I'm sure they'll tell you the best method of salvaging the felt, if it is possible.  I have my doubts that it is possible to remove and replace the same piece of felt. 

HUEY Oak & Leather rifle case with over case for Dakota 76 Like New

 

 

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Thank you, Sir, I looked at his work online and will reach out to him.

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I’m interested in learning about case making, are there any resources that are recommended to begin learning from? 

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12 hours ago, IH460 said:

I’m interested in learning about case making, are there any resources that are recommended to begin learning from? 

the Al stohlman books on case making to start , i think there are three.

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30 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

the Al stohlman books on case making to start , i think there are three.

Agreed!  There are three books, and they are excellent.  The projects are mostly outdated (unless you're still using an instamatic camera), but the principles in it are still as valid as ever.

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