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    Lewisburg Pa artisan show

    Just wondering if anyone knows when the show is in Lewisburg Pa?
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    shooting bag authentication

    Hi, In some recent posts about my shooting bag, it was recommended that I should seek professional help to document this bag. I would love to, but where or who do I get to do it? I enjoyed reading all your suggestions and comments.I'll be the first to admitt I know little or next to nothing...
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    Just wanted to thank everyone for all their comments and very informative opinions about my shooting bag. Special thanks to Chuck for posting all the pics. I just wanted to share this piece of history with everyone who would appreciate it. In a few of the posts it was said to seek professional...
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    The only history I can share is that it belonged to my grandfather who was an antique dealer and probably bought it at an estate sale. Thats all I can tell you about the history. Side view pics ASAP. I don't know if you read in the other posts, other than the date it has the initials CWL &...
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    I'll try to send side view pics. The flap you see in the pics is a part of the back panel. The stitching you see on the front of the flap is holding on the inside of the flap, which is a seperate piece. All the rings are brass.I don't know what all the straps are for or how they should be...
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    Thanks for putting the pics on for me. The dimensions are as follows: the width is 8 inches, and the height is 7 inches, the flap is 3 inches. When I was measuring it I lifted the flap and the design under the flap on the bag mirrors the design on the flap,only nicer. That part wasn't in any of...
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    Glad everyone likes the pics, thanks to labonte. The horn does have a stop. It is a round wood peg with a small thumb screw like end. One piece about an inch long.
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    Yes it is original. It has been in my family for about 75 years. I will try to send pictures.
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    Yes I tried to send picture last night but I am not sure they went through. I'll keep trying.
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    Thank you for your very informational input. I am inclined to agree with you. This particular bag is 233 years old. Yes it is dated. It is a double bag. Dated June 17 1777 Saratoga NY. This is why I am worried what to do to preserve the bag. Thanks again, Gary
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    shooting bag care & treatment

    I have a very old shooting bag and horn. The leather is extremely dry. I was wondering how or with what to treat the leather? Should it be exposed to the air or kept in a sealed box? Thanks Gary
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