Shoot, is that the mailman? Gun fanatic creates a giant mailbox in the shape of a .44 Magnum revolver

Roger Buchko, 49, of Lopatcong Township, New Jersey, put it together

He based design on his own gun and installed the mailbox two weeks ago

Using wood and PVC he made the mailbox over four months

A gun fanatic has created a giant mailbox in the shape of a .44 Magnum revolver.

Roger Buchko, 49, of Lopatcong Township, New Jersey, based the design on his own Smith & Wesson .



He installed the mailbox two weeks ago and s ince then his mail has been deposited into the muzzle.

Bold: Roger Buchko's hand made giant mailbox in the shape of a .44 caliber Magnum handgun outside his home in Lopatcong Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Creative: Mr Buchko based the design on his own Smith & Wesson and installed the mailbox two weeks ago

Inspiration: Mr Buchko came up with idea after seeing a similar design on the internet and spent a few hours every day for four months putting together the mailbox

Reaction: A semi-retired cabinetmaker, Mr Buchko said so far his work has received a mainly positive reaction Mr Buchko came up with the novel idea after seeing a similar design on the internet and spent a few hours every day for four months putting the mailbox together. He said the mailbox is not meant to be a political statement - he just wanted to do a project.

The gun's ammunition cylinder, which revolves on ball bearings, is made of wood, as is the grip and the barrel is made from PVC piping.

A semi-retired cabinetmaker, Mr Buchko said so far his work has received a mainly positive reaction.

Meaning: Mr Buchko said the mailbox is not meant to be a political statement - he just enjoyed putting it together

Proud: 'At least 500 people have taken pictures of it already,' Mr Buchko told Lehigh Valley Live

'At least 500 people have taken pictures of it already,' Mr Buchko told Lehigh Valley Live.

'They love it. I haven't had one hater yet, except one night somebody threw eggs on it.

Before installing the mailbox Mr Buchko checked with postal officials it would be allowed.



'I don't see a problem with it,' said Phillipsburg Postmaster Melody Baylis told the website.



'As long as it accommodates the size of the mail he receives, it's not a problem.'



She said the mailbox is just like other innovative ones around such as cartoon characters.

