Abstract: The present invention relates to an storage adapter used for engaging and supporting the stock/frame assembly of both the Contender® or Encore® brands of Thompson/Center Arms, Inc.® firearms. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stock/frame assembly is stored in a vertical position above the floor of the gun cabinet/safe through the use of two individual components: (i) a novel storage adapter and (ii) a storage receiver which was previously-disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/705,081. The storage adapter component is comprised of a first end and a second end. The storage adapter engages, supports, and secures the stock/frame assembly by making use of the hinge pin of the firearm and a securing means (preferably a securing strap) to secure the stock/frame assembly to the second end of the storage adapter. The storage adapter, by use of a hanging means (preferably a hanging pin) in its first end, is then placed into (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an storage adapter used for engaging and supporting the stock/frame assembly of both the Contender® or Encore® brands of Thompson/Center Arms, Inc.® firearms. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stock/frame assembly is stored in a vertical position above the floor of the gun cabinet/safe through the use of two individual components: (i) a novel storage adapter and (ii) a storage receiver which was previously-disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/705,081. The storage adapter component is comprised of a first end and a second end. The storage adapter engages, supports, and secures the stock/frame assembly by making use of the hinge pin of the firearm and a securing means (preferably a securing strap) to secure the stock/frame assembly to the second end of the storage adapter. The storage adapter, by use of a hanging means (preferably a hanging pin) in its first end, is then placed into (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention is a receiver for supporting the lug end of a detachable barrel of a gun in a position that reduces the likelihood of the barrel being damaged during storage. The receiver is designed to be installed in a gun cabinet or gun safe and support a barrel by the pins at the lug end. The barrel is maintained in a vertical position above the floor of the gun cabinet or safe. By storing the barrel in a secured vertical position it is less likely that the barrel will be jarred thus knocking a gun sight out of alignment. In addition, by suspending the barrel above the floor of the gun cabinet or safe, a heavy object can not fall on the barrel causing damage. The receiver is a blank manufactured out of metal, wood, plastic, or ceramic that has a slot that provides non-friction support for the detachable barrel of a gun. The slot can either be open or, in an alternate embodiment, closed thus forming an aperture.