How to mount a gun over fireplace

[Outlaw99]

I need ideas. This is for my mom. She has her great grandads musket he carried in the civil war. Terrible shape, fire place not in use. Flat brick back drop. What’s the best / simplest way to hang this and display it for her? Do I tapcon into the bricks or mortar? Anyone with experience, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

 

[jimh406]

Into the mortar. You'll need a hammer drill and masonry bit. Many drills have a hammer drill setting. The tapcon should say what size bit you need.

 

[mtmuley]

I need ideas. This is for my mom. She has her great grandads musket he carried in the civil war. Terrible shape, fire place not in use. Flat brick back drop. What’s the best / simplest way to hang this and display it for her? Do I tapcon into the bricks or mortar? Anyone with experience, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Any idea what is behind the brick? mtmuley

 

[Outlaw99]

Any idea what is behind the brick? mtmuley

Not sure, it’s in a basement, so I’m not sure if they just layed the brick against the foundation or still had some sort of 1x1 wall behind it

 

[mtmuley]

Not sure, it’s in a basement, so I’m not sure if they just layed the brick against the foundation or still had some sort of 1x1 wall behind it

A Tapcon will work in the grout for light things. Lots of options with mollies also. I'd start with a Tapcon. If it doesn't work you can always use a molly. Dang Tapcons are blue. We always black them out or hide them if possible. mtmuley

 

[Outlaw99]

A Tapcon will work in the grout for light things. Lots of options with mollies also. I'd start with a Tapcon. If it doesn't work you can always use a molly. Dang Tapcons are blue. We always black them out or hide them if possible. mtmuley

Always appreciate your insite on these topics. Thanks

 

[mtmuley]

I had to display some Indian artifacts in a client's home. Had these made at a local metal shop. Made them rusty with a solution I forget the name of. I also have hung an oxen yoke with railroad spikes. Lots of options. mtmuley

 

[Outlaw99]

I like that! I think I might have access to some old original spikes like that out of some old barn material