Leather Shot Bags & Accouterments for the French & Indian War.

Leather Shot Bags & Accouterments for the French & Indian War.
Welcome to my Blog! My name is Darrel Lang and I specialize in the Replication of Leather shot bags & Accouterments made in the colonies by the harness and saddle maker of the18th century. All items are hand sewn using waxed linen thread, dyed, then treated with neatsfoot oil & bee’s wax. The leather used is of veg. tanned cow hide 2-3 or 4-5 oz. weight. Other materials used are pig skin, period correct linens for the 18th century and iron or brass buckles. Please take a look at what I have to offer. Thank you!

February 5, 2015

Shot Snake

I was sent the Irish shot head and was asked to make up the rest.
Using a old pattern that I got from a friend, I went to work and put this together.


February 1, 2015

Wool Covered Canteen

Just finished up this wool cover for a copper canteen made by Goose Bay Workshop.The canteen was purchased by the customer and was sent to me from Goose Bay. The cover is made from green wool, trimmed with leather and a hand braided strap added.