Bedford pouch

[Artificer]

Thank you. Looking back I'm pretty sure the pouch I had with the long flap was not a separate flap and not sewn with a long seam at the top. So perhaps that is the reason it worked out so poorly for me.

Gus

 

[BrownBear]

Thank you. Looking back I'm pretty sure the pouch I had with the long flap was not a separate flap and not sewn with a long seam at the top. So perhaps that is the reason it worked out so poorly for me.

Sounds as though we have another experience in common! :hatsoff:

 

[Artificer]

Glad you chimed in on it. I was hoping you would add your two cents. I really value your experience with these bags in so much wet/cold weather and in use in the brush.

My intent was to save someone new to such bags problems and we did that, but also I learned something new, which is great. Thank you.

Gus

 

[excess650]

I personally know of a Bedford County rifle that was originally flint. It has the classic rattailed lock but now has a percussion hammer with the initials of another Bedford 'smith that likely did the conversion. IIRC, there was one (flint)for sale at the KRA meeting in July, but its condition seemed lacking for its $25K+ price. They exist, but the best specimens are in private collections and are rarely shown.

 

[No Deer]

Thank you all very much for all of your input. This gives me some ideas of what the style looks like as well as some of the issues. Lots to think about, but plenty of time as the gun is not completed yet.