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1st Feb 2012, 04:14 PM
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I am in the process of making a new case for one of my shotguns and need to be able to look it up when I travel. I have been looking at different options and the best one I have found is the "combination breifcase lock" as it is less bulky than others.
Does anybody know where I can get them, I have done a couple of internet searchers and can't seem to find anybody in Australia that sells them.
Hope somebody can help.
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1st Feb 2012, 04:21 PM
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Absolutely no idea for buying a new one. How cheap is an old brief case at vinnies?
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1st Feb 2012, 04:43 PM
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Common Oz I want it to look half decent, with nice shiny bits. 
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1st Feb 2012, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AJMacca  Common Oz I want it to look half decent, with nice shiny bits. | Ahhh, in that case Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozkaban Absolutely no idea... |
Actually, it is an interesting point. I could see a couple of uses for them so if you do ever manage to track them down I'd be interested in them too.
Cheers,
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1st Feb 2012, 05:34 PM
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Found these two links. Both quite pricey Replacement Hard Briefcase Combination/Key Locks Latches and Locks to keep things closed.
Found them on Alibaba.com, but min orders are around 500+, which kinda rules them out.
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1st Feb 2012, 07:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AJMacca I am in the process of making a new case for one of my shotguns and need to be able to look it up when I travel. I have been looking at different options and the best one I have found is the "combination breifcase lock" as it is less bulky than others.
Does anybody know where I can get them, I have done a couple of internet searchers and can't seem to find anybody in Australia that sells them.
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1st Feb 2012, 09:06 PM
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I usually find old briefcases at salvo stores and op shops of the like. You can break the lock mech's out easy enough. Usually just some ply under the plastic coating. |
1st Feb 2012, 10:22 PM
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check with a locksmith I remember seeing small locks ect in my catalogues when I was still working...out of the gam etoo long now though
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1st Feb 2012, 10:45 PM
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It just occurred to me that i'm sure at some stage Carba-tec had some.
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1st Feb 2012, 11:10 PM
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Not sure how secure you need the lock but you will not secure it well using a combination lock.
Some "high security" briefcases use "coin locks" or "cam locks" some using pretty fancy cylinders. Typically the cylinder has a hook at the back and can be quite secure. Google "cam locks" or have a chat with your local locksmith. They can be as expensive as you want and there are low cost versions.
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2nd Feb 2012, 12:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AJMacca I am in the process of making a new case for one of my shotguns and need to be able to look it up when I travel. I have been looking at different options and the best one I have found is the "combination breifcase lock" as it is less bulky than others.
Does anybody know where I can get them, I have done a couple of internet searchers and can't seem to find anybody in Australia that sells them.
Hope somebody can help. | Is there a legislated (or similar) security spec for a portable gun case?
things like
material (i.e. steel, minimum 1.5mm thick)
lock strength
or is a locked canvas bag sufficient -- I'm thinking of locked mail bag
I ask because my son is interested in target shooting and I may need to start carrying a rather expensive .22 around
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2nd Feb 2012, 09:48 AM
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The case was made by my Father-inlaw a couple of years ago it,s just 10mm pine, I will be covering it in pig hide.
Ian
As far as I know as long as the case is lockable. I have seen some people just using a gunbag with a lock on the zipper.
I do a lot of trap shooting around the state and have no trouble getting my guns on planes in a locked case.
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2nd Feb 2012, 10:25 AM
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Macca
If your after combination locks or any other breifcase locks in brass. H Leffler and Son in Melbourne have plenty.
Cheers Bob
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2nd Feb 2012, 10:55 AM
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Thanks Bob
Just had a look at their website and shot them an email. Will see what happens
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