Braintan deerskin shooter's bag

[dutchman]

Finally got this thing finished. :banana: I picked up the hide at the rendezvous at Chehaw back in January in a trade with Choctawlb. I worried over the layout and design for quite awhile before cutting out the parts. The bag has a small pocket on the inside and a bound inner edge. The flap was left natural as you can see. Didn't have enough hide to make the strap, so I decided on a woven strap. The strap was purchased online from a lady who hand weaves these, and other articles.

The horn was purchased online and the strap with it was made by the same lady who made the bag strap.

The powder measure and short starter, I made also. Photos of them have appeared previously.

I'm happy with the way it all turned out.

[Muddyfoots]

Show off!!!::ke:

[Nicodemus]

That whole setup has a nice appeal to it. I really like the looks of that riflemans pouch, heck, I like the looks of all of the plunder. Nice work Gene, that`s something to be proud of!

[schleylures]

need to do lerning about that you guys are something else.......... thanks

[BoxCallWillie]

Thats Awesome Gene,
Love that type of possible bag
Hint ..........
Got two full skins frozen w/tails
and heads with fresh froze brains.
I was gonna try to brain tan them, ya interested ?
im comming up the 18th to appling county (Surrency)

BCW

[Nugefan]

Geneo .....:banana::banana::banana:

you done good buddy , the bag turned out nice , as did all the plunder .......

the straps look great with that setup ....

[RickD]

Looking good

[dutchman]

Thats Awesome Gene,
Love that type of possible bag
Hint ..........
Got two full skins frozen w/tails
and heads with fresh froze brains.
I was gonna try to brain tan them, ya interested ?
im comming up the 18th to appling county (Surrency)

BCW

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I appreciate it.

BCW, I am not yet set to start brain tanning here at the house. I need to get my tools together and make me a fleshing beam, among other needed items.

I do appreciate your offer, though. If you've still got 'em when I get set up, we'll strike a bargain on them hides.

[Javelin]

Very nice work

[BoxCallWillie]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I appreciate it.

BCW, I am not yet set to start brain tanning here at the house. I need to get my tools together and make me a fleshing beam, among other needed items.

I do appreciate your offer, though. If you've still got 'em when I get set up, we'll strike a bargain on them hides.

Sounds like a plan to me :bounce:
They ain't going no where , I'll keep them in
the chest freezer.
Just let me know when your ready Gene

Thought I could possably do them myself
but there aint no way, not from the wheelchair.
But sometimes I get a wild oat LOL and surprise myself :bounce:

[GAnaturalist]

Those hand woven straps are awesome, do you know of a website, etc. that sells tumplines or straps like you have ?

[Al33]

Absolutely beautiful work Gene!!! That is one of the nicest looking bags I have ever seen.:)

[dutchman]

Those hand woven straps are awesome, do you know of a website, etc. that sells tumplines or straps like you have ?

Sent you a PM with this same information but thought others might need something as well.

http://www.wildeweavery.com/home.htm

[dawg2]

Nice work! I like those. On the short starter I see the rod, but did you put the dimple brass piece on to first push the ball before you use the rod? If so, where do you find them and what is the official term?

[dutchman]

Nice work! I like those. On the short starter I see the rod, but did you put the dimple brass piece on to first push the ball before you use the rod? If so, where do you find them and what is the official term?

Thanks, did not, don't know, and don't know. In that order.:D

[Sugar Hill Scouter]

All y'all are probably thinking the Dutchman got all the talent in the family......:huh:






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