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!

March 30, 2016

Finished Shot Bag #38

The bag is made from 3/4 veg. tanned leather, and is 7 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" deep, welted seams and a added 1 1/4" gusset. The strap is 1" wide with a iron buckle, flap has a copper button closer. Also there is a large inside pocket 6" wide by 4 1/4" deep and per the customer it has been divided. A small patch/ utility knife has been add too.
It is all hand sewn and dyed a dark brown, treat with neats foot oil and bee's wax.



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