Primitive gun cover

[appalichian hunter]

Getting things gathered now too make one, looking for ideals, tried the site you mentioned but it does not show her covers, do you have a adress too the site that shows the covers

 

[user 36911]

I use horse blanket like in this picture. You can get them at TOW and October.

 

[flntlokr]

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

I have made a number out of leather or blanket. A good use for a holed blanket.

 

[jefair1]

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

There is a guy on ebay that sells canvas lined wool rifle sleeves. He is asking $60-70.

 

[Coot]

I like using two separate cases. A wool case inside of a canvas case protects both the finish & prevents some minor dings and canvas if moisture is a concern (or just an extra layer of protection). it is easier to dry separate cases if the need arises.

 

[Gary Russell]

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

It's frontier traditions Ronda Weaver try that she had some nice ones for 40

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Mine is in a gun sock inside the buckskin cover....a little extra protection. This is an October Country one.

 

[Oldbear63]

I have a case made out of blanket material that I kept my rifle in, usually tucked in the back of a closet.

When, after a spell away from shooting I pulled it our to clean up my rifle for a trip to the range I found that the wool was well enjoyed by carpet beetles.

This might be a reason to go with threated leather or canvas!

 

[garypl]

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

I make custom primitive cases from elk or cow hide. Here are some pics if you are interested.
Gary

 

[toot]

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

the BLUNDER BUSS, dosen't have one?

 

[toot]

I make custom primitive cases from elk or cow hide. Here are some pics if you are interested.
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WOW!! they are real beauties!!

 

[RATROD56]

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

Crazy Crow Trading Post has a couple Native American style for $75

 

[user 36911]

I make custom primitive cases from elk or cow hide. Here are some pics if you are interested.
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Nice. I'm guessing $150-$200?

 

[garypl]

Nice. I'm guessing $150-$200?

Basic case with front fringe $125 - more decoration maybe up to $175-200, depending on what you want.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Look up wholesale leathers, you can make a basic one for about 70 dollars using there leather and your time.

 

[Dibbuk]

I made one out of an old surplus wool blanket.

That is what I do. Check the garage sales and thrift shops for wool blankets. Doesn't matter if they have stains, rips or tears. You can sew up the rips and tears and the stains add character.

I picked up a wool blanket for $5 at a garage sale about 2 years ago, and made 4 VERY long rifle cases out of it.