Ohhhhhh you have given me ideas!
While the gun is unique and no doubt meaningful to you, I wouldn't use it. However ... antique farm tools, what a great idea!!! :)
I have a triple layered wall quilt rack in my bedroom, so I would be sure to enjoy my quilts all the time. If I need an extra layer at night, off one comes!
Then there's the traditional on the wall, on the bed, draped on the couch positions!
I have some quilt racks (floor and wall) I've bought at garage sales and thrift stores that are summer projects to finish off. Plus an antique spool bed that one end will be on the bed and the other will be converted into a floor quilt rack.
After some threads on this Board, I'm considering using one of my quilts in my sewing room as a patio door cover (with blackout lining for protection).