A place to keep it when traveling by wagon, but no better than its padded it would be hard on the rifle. Boat maybe? Not practical it one was in hostile territory unless it was just for shipping like up the river to a post. Wagons can put a horrid amount of wear in a rifle in a short time if not properly cared for. But unless in a cover as well this box would eat a rifle in a wagon.
Beats me.
Dan
