Primitive gun cover

[Russ498]

Does anyone sell a more primitive looking sheath for long arms. I can't find anything but the standard modern case.

 

[Ponderosaman]

I have seen buckskin cases with fringing and sometimes bead work. If you google "buckskin rifle scabbord" you will find some examples.

 

[andy52]

Here's one I made out of a Witney Point blanket a few weeks ago I thought it turned out nice.

 

[Pete G]

TOW sells canvas covers.

 

[Coot]

I have some wool covers and some canvas covers which I believe came from Dixie Gunworks

 

[hawkeye2]

They are very easy to make, all you need is an old blanket, needle and thread.

 

[tenngun]

Pat Turney wrote that simple socks came with guns from the early eighteenth century. I’ve not seen documentation for that as worm-screws and molds are mention but not gun covers. Some think they didn’t exist till mid nineteenth century.
A wool cover is too easy to make, even if your an all thumbs like myself. Some say wool can hold moisture and rust your gun, I've not had that trouble. But a double sock with canvas and wool lining wouldn’t add an hour to your stitching time

 

[cannonball1]

 

[cannonball1]

October Country has these. Not as primitive as you might like, but they look good on a muzzloader

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I have a couple of the buckskin ones from October Country. Well made. Nothing fancy, fringe and tie leathers.

 

[Rató:rats]

Image is from 1765.
There’s a gun in a case with tie off on the wall.

If you search gun case or gun sock on this site you’ll find tons of primary documentation of gun cases in the 18th century made from many different textiles.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Here too
https://nwtrader.com/gun_cases.html

 

[Packrat]

Dixie has a new one out, it's in the form of a Indian Serape but has a moisture lining

 

[Prairieofthedog]

I got a canvas one from TOTW veyry good case and cheap.Al tho if you care a bout the finish of your gun I would not use it. Very abrasive. I slit the case up the seam and added a wool blanket liner,very easy job.

 

[Are. M.]

I made one out of an old surplus wool blanket.

 

[Kestrel]

DIY. Easily done and it will mean more to you.

 

[oreclan]

Does anyone sell a more primitive looking sheath for long arms. I can't find anything but the standard modern case.

I've been making my own for over 40 years out of bargain pigskin or other leather, pillow ticking/ cotton flannel layered, and old wool blankets from thrift shops. Just lay out your "material" and use your gun as the pattern. Minimal sewing skills required. I like to sew mine inside out; if using two layers, turn the inside to the outside and sew along the front and bottom edge. Make it a little long and add ties (shoestrings, tape, etc.) at the open end.

 

[Cruzatte]

Pat Turney wrote that simple socks came with guns from the early eighteenth century. I’ve not seen documentation for that as worm-screws and molds are mention but not gun covers. Some think they didn’t exist till mid nineteenth century.

I've seen cloth covers, meaning wool, listed in 18th century French Canadian estate inventories quoted by Kevin Gladysz in his book The French Trade Gun in North America 1662-1759 So they were around.

I've made a couple from cheap surplus blankets. It's an easy first sewing project.

 

[hunter thompson]

Build one from a blanket...Lace it up with string after you fold it.Use a hole punch to make the holes

 

[Gary Russell]

Does anyone sell a more primitive looking sheath for long arms. I can't find anything but the standard modern case.

Look up Frontier Mercantile there's a very nice lady by the name of Rhonda that does some outstanding jobs he has some for sale on her side right now with and without leather Fringe