Pouch thoughts

[Shreckmeister]

I’m interested in opinions on this pouch?

[Brokennock]

Interesting. I look forward to some of the more informed opinions that should be forthcoming.

Do you by chance have a pic that shows the side, or edge, of the bag? I'm assuming there us a sizable gusset that the strap used to attach to.

[Pukka Bundook]

It looks Very like what we used to call  a cartridge bag.
I have one near identical that was Grandfathers, or G't Grandfathers.

Best,
Richard.

[James Rogers]

English cartridge bag. I would say first half of the 20th century.

[Shreckmeister]

Thanks for the wisdom.  I hope the owner is not too disappointed, but he had his suspicions

[Marcruger]

Yes, it certainly looks more modern to me, with the stitching, hardware and rivets.  The pebble grained leather looks more recent to my eye too. 

Looks like it was badly stored. 

[120RIR]

I would say almost certainly the first quarter of the 20th century.  That pebble-grain leather is identical to that used on M. 1909 German 3-pocket ammo pouches worn on the belt.  I think the Brits may have also used that style of leather - and civilian market as well.  That plus what sure looks like machine stitching knocks it well outside the Rev War period. 

[bob in the woods]

My Grandfather had one almost exactly like that for his shotgun.  His was from the 1930's