Handmade Leather Shooting/Hunting Bag #145

This is another unique, completely handmade and handsewn with waxed linen thread, leather hunting or shooting bag. The bag is made from 3-4oz veg tanned cowhide. The gusset and straps are both made from heavier 4-5oz veg tanned leather. The bag measures 10 1/4 inches wide at the middle and 8 inches from top to bottom. The buckle strap measures 17 1/4 inches long, 1 1/4 inches wide, and features an aged solid brass buckle. The two piece long strap measures 55 1/2 inches long, 1 1/4 inches wide, and features 9 holes for adjustment. The bag features include, an inside pocket, an aged brass flat button, a bound main pocket edge, and a 1 1/4 inch wide gusset. I used three different colors of leather stain to achieve the look of age. I have given the bag and straps a dark brown, mahogany color. I used a period correct neatsfoot oil and beeswax conditioner for the finish.
Everything has been done completely by hand. It has been cut, sewn with waxed linen thread, dyed, and finished by hand, no machines, pre-colored leather, or assembly line methods used at all just to save time. Each item is made one at a time.