Duane
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Lethbridge Alberta
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Post by Duane on Apr 4, 2013 19:43:54 GMT -7
on the longrifles forum,under accountraments they are talking about bullet molds powder measures etc hanging from the pouch strap,years ago I tried that way myself,but not for long..thought maybe we could throw this one around a bit
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Mark
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Post by Mark on Apr 5, 2013 6:53:38 GMT -7
On the back of my shot pouch I have an oval steel and a cased awl. On the front I have my powder charger, other than that I do not like a lot of stuff hanging around my neck and on my straps.
Mark
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isaac
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Post by isaac on Apr 5, 2013 11:38:29 GMT -7
Too much junk...
Historically, how much of this would even have been carried?
I have a powder measure attached to the strap but tucked in the pouch. All that other stuff... I do not use.
IW
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Post by Rod on Apr 5, 2013 12:55:09 GMT -7
Personally, I don't like anything hanging around on the straps----my charger is attached to the horn, then I tuck it into the corner of my bag under the flap, so it doesn't dangle about. However, historically some did attach various things to the straps---note the bullet mould on Tom Tobins bag. Didn't Mariano Medina's shot pouch have something similar? Rod Attachments:
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Post by Chuck Burrows on Apr 6, 2013 10:39:32 GMT -7
Some original descriptions of wearing gear on the strap - based on these descriptions I've carried most items (except a mold) on my strap for over 40 years and when done right it does not dangle, etc. Rufus Sage "His waist is encircled with a belt of leather, holding encased his butcher-knife and pistols—while from his neck is suspended a bullet-pouch securely fastened to the belt in front, and beneath the right arm hangs a powder-horn transversely from his shoulder, behind which, upon the strap attached to it, are affixed his bullet-mould, ball-screw, wiper, awl, &c. " George Ruxton describing Bill Williams "...In the shoulder belt which sustained powder horn and bullet pouch were fastened various instruments essential to one pursuing mode of life An awl with deer horn handle the point defended by a case of cherry wood by his own hand hung at the back of the belt by side with a worm for cleaning the rifle under this was a squat and quaint looking bullet mould the handles guarded by strips of to save his fingers from burning when running balls having for its companion a little bottle made from the point of an antelope's horn scraped transparent which contained the medicine used in baiting the traps.: Mariano Medina's pouch with attachments that attach to the bag strap  |
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Post by beaudro on Apr 6, 2013 12:15:46 GMT -7
I know the subject of do-dads has been on different forums lately, and some good quotes and pictures are giving. To me our trappers are flashy, most are part Indian, part French and showed off their occupation with a decorative touch, some of the things done don't seem practical to us today. Just wearing long fringe can be troublesome, but it was done and preferred. Also things that rattle and make noise can be put away when it's necessary, and descriptions of the trappers are written from a moment when they are seen just around camp, not always working, hunting or trapping. Running buffalo or crawling after antelope would be a time that do-dads are put away or done something with.
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Post by beaudro on Apr 6, 2013 20:58:13 GMT -7
George Ruxton describing Bill Williams "...In the shoulder belt which sustained powder horn and bullet pouch were fastened various instruments essential to one pursuing mode of life An awl with deer horn handle the point defended by a case of cherry wood by his own hand hung at the back of the belt by side with a worm for cleaning the rifle under this was a squat and quaint looking bullet mould the handles guarded by strips of to save his fingers from burning when running balls having for its companion a little bottle made from the point of an antelope's horn scraped transparent which contained the medicine used in baiting the traps. Where do you find this quote? It's not in "Wild Life in the Rocky Mountains" ....is it? |
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Post by Chuck Burrows on Apr 7, 2013 12:21:52 GMT -7
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Post by beaudro on Apr 7, 2013 12:51:02 GMT -7
thank you, had just found it about the time you posted probably. Lots of good trap references in there as well I see... it's better than than "wild life in the rockies".
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Post by Leifer on Apr 8, 2013 8:53:43 GMT -7
Chuck, thanks for that link!
Leifer
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