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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Tacitus on May 16, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Title: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: Tacitus on May 16, 2022, 10:02:54 AM
I recently assembled a Kibler SMR and decided it needed a bag more in line aesthetically with the rifle than the previous bags I had made, and so I made this bag to service my SMR. Cowhide body, elk hide binding, goat hide exterior flap hinge mated to a deer skin interior flap hinge, canvas liner, and hand forged buckle and deer antler toggle. Hand sew with waxed linen thread. Oiled, dyed and waxed and given a worn, used appearance. The small patched is a happy accident. I unhappily noticed during assembly a dime sized spot of thin leather that would likely tear at some future date and so I made a preemptive repair. After completing the bag I decided instead that I liked the patch, gives the bag a bit more character.
(https://i.ibb.co/y8mXgXN/P5150043.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vJCHLHc)

(https://i.ibb.co/NTPRCP4/P5150039.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rdS90SW)

(https://i.ibb.co/VDbn1Z9/P5150037.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1KByg5Q)

(https://i.ibb.co/vjgmWMs/P5150035.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pLGZTkW)

(https://i.ibb.co/CmHBkZc/P5150021.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rFwkCSj)

(https://i.ibb.co/8K5WtKg/P5150010.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f1phL1d)
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: TN Longhunter on May 16, 2022, 04:39:53 PM
That will pair well with your SMR. Now add a Southern Banded Horn and you will be set to go. Good looking bag.
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: Ken G on May 16, 2022, 04:48:01 PM
Nicely done.  I like the patch!

Ken
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: hawkeye on May 16, 2022, 06:56:12 PM
Looking really good to me
Hawkeye
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: BOB HILL on May 17, 2022, 01:41:34 PM
Nice bag. I like the worn look you’ve got.
Bob
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Post by: Nessmuck on May 20, 2022, 03:46:52 PM
I like it !
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: hanshi on May 21, 2022, 09:02:42 PM
You hit the mark for sure with that bag.  Superb craftsmanship too.
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: Tecumseh on May 22, 2022, 08:44:12 AM
Great lookin bag, fine craftsmanship.
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: thecapgunkid on June 13, 2022, 02:51:49 PM
Really nice.  New rifles always need new bags.  I think the commandment was on one of the tablets Moses dropped in the Mel Brooks Movie.
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: rich pierce on June 13, 2022, 04:02:41 PM
Looks good AND comfortable. Win-win.
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: nickademous on July 06, 2022, 02:29:06 PM
Tacitus, what would you charge for a bag very similar to that one you just finished, (assuming you would do that)It has all the characteristics I have been seeking: pliable, small, esthetic as all get out. I have a .40 Schimmel that needs a bag to accompany it. Thanks. Beautiful work!
(https://i.ibb.co/Nx62Z0y/IMG-20220521-114405877-HDR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0qjyh0G)
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: Tacitus on July 27, 2022, 08:10:22 AM
Nickademous, My apologies for the tardy reply, I have been away from home and busy for a few weeks now, and will be out for about ten more days. I have a few bags in the same style made up and can provide photos and dimensions if you wish. If you are still interested I think $125.00 shipped, to the contiguous USA would be fair.
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: jgraham1 on July 27, 2022, 05:38:10 PM
Very nice bag.  Thanks for sharing.

Jerry
Title: Re: A new rifle requires a new bag
Post by: scottmc on July 28, 2022, 01:33:56 AM
That's a nice style and executed bag you've made.  $125 seems cheap to me so I hope the Inquirer jumps on it before you change your mind😁