BOXING CLEVER

I’ve already explained the process of restoring a vintage Webley Mk 1 air pistol, so in this article let’s explore what is involved in making a cardboard box for this or for any other vintage or classic airgun.

Why make a box? It provides a safe place to store the gun. Additionally, it can display the gun when showing others. A period pellet box, price list, advertising leaflet, etc can be kept with the gun in the box to increase interest and enjoyment. The original box can add up to £100 or so to the value of a classic or vintage airgun. A reproduction box should never be passed off as an original, but can still add value, as well as presenting the gun nicely should you choose to sell it.

So, back to my Webley Mk 1. What is needed to make a repro box? The cardboard I used was 1500 micron (that’s 1.5mm thick to you and me) Grey Board; 25mm wide picture framers’ masking tape for the corners, paper to cover the box