In article <199612071742.LAA06985@www>, Byron Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Our museum is preparing to update some displays of historic firearms in
> ancient vertical cases with pegboard backs. We are discussing several
> mounting options for long arms and pistols
> and the question of sources for "prefab" mounts has arisen. While it is
> possible to have custom plexiglas mounts made, the price is prohibitive.

If you do end up using the standard metal hook screwed into the wall,
cover the metal with archival plastic tubing (push it on).  The tubing
both cushions and helps keep the gun secure.

Sally Baulch
Texas Memorial Museum