Author Topic: Bag #13 - Mid 1700's style (Read 4394 times)

Marcruger · « **on:** June 28, 2019, 03:16:44 PM »

Hi Folks,

Here is my latest, a version of the one I did for the CLA auction this year. This is for our immensely patient member Dennis who saw that bag and wanted something similar. I started this project in the winter and regrettably immediately ran into the awful hide issues with the Tandy leather I bought. I put the project on hold for a while, searched out leather, and got my confidence back. Never again will I buy leather from Tandy.

All of that said, this later version went fairly smoothly. This bag style is neat (from a mid-1700s steel engraving), but a touch complicated for a novice like me. 2-3 cowhide ounce for the bag itself. 4-5 ounce straps. The attachment straps are anchored deep onto the back panel for long-term strength and bag stability. There is also a five-ounce heavy leather stiffener inside the top edge. The welt is goatskin. It has an internal pocket, and a suede cowhide rolled edge on the front panel.

I hope y'all enjoy it. CLA is coming soon, and I can't wait to see everyone again and visit. God Bless, Marc

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2019, 03:48:36 PM »

Really nice looking bag Marc, Nice work.

Tim

smokinbuck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2019, 08:08:53 PM »

Dennis should be very happy with this one. Nice work, novice!
Mark

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2019, 08:17:00 PM »

Very neat work!

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2019, 09:17:26 PM »

That is s beauty. How you make the finished product look so sharp, new, crisp and clean, I’ll never know.

hanshi · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2019, 10:05:41 PM »

It's a very well crafted and beautiful piece of work.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2019, 10:29:01 PM »

Great job.

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2019, 03:16:08 AM »

Marc, that’s another beauty! The tooling on the flap, and the other little details really make it special.

Greg

BOB HILL · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2019, 06:26:14 AM »

Beautiful work, Marc. I know the new owner is very proud of it.
Bob

The Stumbler · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2019, 01:10:01 PM »

Excellent work... from my perspective as a stumbling novice , you no longer dwell in that realm.

WH1 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2019, 03:05:46 PM »

Marc
very very nice bag classic lines and great attention to detail sir.
V/R
Todd

Marcruger · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2019, 12:25:50 AM »

Thank you all for the kinds words. I am currently working on a bag that is completely different. More later. God Bless, Marc

Dennis Daigger · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2019, 02:40:03 AM »

The bag will be used with this German mid-19th century cape gun. The capper and powder flask are Austrian accessories of the same period and the shot flask is a shot charger that I salvaged and made a leather body for. What fun. Thanks, Marc.

Marcruger · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2019, 03:21:41 AM »

Thank you so much for the photo Dennis. I always enjoy seeing the bags in use. Please post a field photo of your gun and gear when you get out.

Your photo is much superior to mine, especially the color of the bag. I tried indoors and out, sun and shade, and non came out the color of the bag. In your shot it looks just like it did in person.

That is one fine looking double in the photo sir. And I like your work on that shot charger. Very well crafted.

God Bless, Marc

will payne · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2019, 12:52:38 AM »

Awesome.

looks very cool

Marcruger · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2019, 01:14:12 AM »

Thank you Master Will. When you get to my age, "cool" is rarely mentioned in the same post as me. :-)

Dennis Daigger · « **Reply #16 on:** August 14, 2019, 06:09:03 AM »

Marc,
Here is a pic of your bag on its first hunt, it worked quite nicely. The size was just right for the shot and powder flasks, the capper and the wad box.

Thanks again for a great bag.
Dennis

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2019, 06:13:32 AM »

Nothing better than seeing your piece of work in use. That’s an awesome picture.

WH1 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 14, 2019, 08:55:11 AM »

Great thread
beautiful bag and a great set love seeing the bag and gun in the field after successful use.
Kudos to Marc for a great bag and to Dennis for actually using it for its intended purpose.
thank you both for sharing.
V/R
Todd

Marcruger · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2019, 02:21:53 PM »

Oh wow Dennis. Thank you so much for the photo. I look forward to ongoing feedback as the bag ages. Your message makes all of the work worthwhile. God bless, Marc

aaronc · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2019, 03:43:39 PM »

Awesome work,,....and pics.

snapper · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2019, 05:13:24 PM »

Dennis

What kind or birds are those?

Also love the bag and the shotgun!

Fleener

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2019, 06:48:11 PM »

Great picture Dennis! I love seeing photos of our projects in use!

Greg

Dennis Daigger · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2019, 08:51:04 PM »

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. The birds are spruce grouse, superb table fare. This was the gun's first outing also and feels like good karma for both it and the bag.
Dennis

Jim Spray · « **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2019, 04:36:07 AM »

Dennis, What is the gun in the 2nd photo?

Jim

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