the word parfletch means painted rawhide. traditionaly it was used for cases to carry dried meat and clothes. the saddle bag type for dried meat and a box style for clothes and such and cylidrical shapes for headdresses. it could also be shaped into an envelope for medicines and other good luck...
i built one of pederosolis flint rifles from a kit,price was good,turned out fine and shoots good. if you dont have a lot of cash, like me, and want a p.c. gun you cant go wrong.