The shotgun is a 12-gauge Meridian from 1907, and is elaborately engraved and color case-hardened. The display case needed to be of the highest quality, but without detracting from the gun. Basswood was used for the case and the door with the dovetails and dowels as subtle ornamentation. The real case details are concealed within: a lock with blued steel parts to match the shotgun, solid brass piano hinge, solid brass locating pins around door frame, solid cherry door supports (mortised into the door), walnut support pegs, and red flannel lining. The unit hangs on a French cleat.