| Non-firing replica guns are ideal for gun collectors, | | | | beautiful gun replicas are available for numerous |
| because they cost much less than the real ones | | | | periods of history. Using them as decorative focal |
| and are safer to display. But they have other | | | | points creates an instant historical context and |
| uses, too. They are great for film and theatrical | | | | ambiance that few other decorative items can |
| productions, training purposes, historical | | | | provide. Choose from ornate European, American |
| reenactments, and even as uniform accessories | | | | Colonial or frontier flintlock pistols and rifles, fancy |
| that liven up an ensemble, and add a touch of | | | | 17th century dueling pistols, Civil war pistols and |
| historical authenticity to your re-enactor or living | | | | muskets, , old west "six-shooters" and rifles, or |
| history costuming. | | | | classic modern military or police models. You've |
| But they can be used in another way that doesn't | | | | probably seen a steakhouse or other restaurant |
| always come readily to mind. They make great | | | | with a western motif, and a rifle or pistol |
| decorative accents for your home, office or | | | | mounted on the wall. Enhance the Old West |
| restaurant. Replica guns--especially in combination | | | | atmosphere by adding "antiqued" spurs, wanted |
| with related decorative items--make creative and | | | | posters, jailers' keys, steer skulls with horns, |
| interesting focal points for your decor. For a | | | | branding irons and other Western items. |
| room, office or restaurant with a western motif, | | | | For a veteran of the armed forces, a mounted |
| classic Old West revolvers add interest and | | | | replica firearm adds a touch of nostalgia and |
| authenticity. They can be mounted on a wall using | | | | history to a den or office, and makes a |
| decorative mounting hooks with matching motifs, | | | | meaningful and appreciated gift. Replicas of |
| or displayed in shadow boxes. Add an Old West | | | | famous pistols and rifles of every war, from the |
| badge, some "dummy" bullets, wanted posters, | | | | turn of the century, clear up to the present day |
| period paintings or prints or just display it alone on | | | | can be framed or boxed with small identifying |
| a velvet backdrop with a brass plaque about its | | | | plaques or plates, accompanied by military insignia |
| historic significance. There are many old flintlocks | | | | to add historical context. Veterans of every |
| and revolvers--especially the polished, | | | | branch of the United States Armed Forces who |
| ornately-engraved presentation models--that | | | | served prior to 1985 will recognize the legendary |
| make striking and interesting displays. | | | | Colt Government M1911 .45 automatic, and its |
| Brightly polished pistols and rifles, with silver, gold | | | | replacement, the Beretta M9. There are detailed |
| or brass plating and engravings are genuine works | | | | and authentic non-firing replicas of these weapons |
| of fine art and craftsmanship that enhance a | | | | in several different finishes that are ideal for |
| space like a fine painting or sculpture. Displayed in | | | | display, and safer than displaying live firearms. For |
| a presentation case or a wall-mounted box frame, | | | | re-enactors, a blank-firing Colt M1911 Government |
| replica guns can be the focal point or centerpiece | | | | automatic (or the Smith and Wesson version) has |
| of your decor. High quality decorative and special | | | | all the fine details and functions of the original |
| interest replicas often come already framed or | | | | except the projectile, and serves a dual purpose |
| boxed, using spring-loaded hangers that allow you | | | | as both a decorative display and part of the |
| to easily free the gun from its mounting, to feel | | | | re-enactor's equipment. |
| the heft and test the action of authentically | | | | Consider using historic replica guns for your period |
| working mechanical parts. Good quality replica | | | | decor. If you are looking for decorative accents |
| guns are very rich in detail and authenticity, and | | | | that recall a certain period of history, or just to |
| they look great in polished wood display frames | | | | add interest to a room, office or restaurant, |
| or boxes. | | | | replica guns and other related accents offer many |
| Replica guns are also a smart choice for themed | | | | decorating possibilities and choices. |
| restaurant and office decor. Interesting and | | | | |