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Offline Poor Bull

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My First Hunting Pouch
« on: August 16, 2016, 05:54:42 AM »
I built this pouch in 1960.  The stitches are worn some but, the leather is still soft and pliable.  I still use it from time to time.  Not bad for 56 years old.  I always think of "Red" the saddle maker from Cody, Wyoming that gave me the leather.  All of the old timers that got me started with muzzleloaders are now gone. RIP

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Re: My First Hunting Pouch
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2016, 06:11:46 AM »
  Nice old bag looks like pretty nice workmanship for your first one.

Offline James Rogers

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Re: My First Hunting Pouch
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2016, 01:27:52 PM »
Better than my first!!
 I run upon things quite often that stir the memories of old friends in this hobby that have passed on.

Offline hanshi

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Re: My First Hunting Pouch
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2016, 09:32:06 PM »
Darn good job, I say.
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Offline Top Jaw

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Re: My First Hunting Pouch
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2016, 05:43:35 AM »
Where did you get that design in 1960?  I would have guessed it was made in the 1980's.  Very good 1st effort, but an even better one because it looks like a shooting bag and NOT like a woman purse, like so many did from the 60s & 70s!  Great job, especially considering the design and timeframe!!

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Re: My First Hunting Pouch
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2016, 07:49:41 AM »
I copied my pouch from an original belonging to a friend.  He was from Pennsylvania and had a number of original longrifles.  He started collecting when he was very young. 
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: My First Hunting Pouch
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2016, 12:26:20 PM »
Nice  pouch Bull it's nice to see a piece from this period so correctly done.....Bob
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