Saddle Bag Patterns

Halfway Creek Charlie · August 22, 2007, 02:18:31 PM

Here are the shots of my Cantenas I got from major2, and shamelessly I put my 2nd Gen. Colt Navies in the holsters. ....the Belgian Armies won't fit.

Right side open flap

Right side closed flap

Left side open flap

Left side closed flap

Cantenas with 2nd Gen Colt Navies

Thanks again to major2 for letting me have these Cantenas, i love them. The only way they could be any better is as if they had wooly coverd flaps. Those will be next, but they might be too late for my time period though. Them and Wooly Chaps!

Major 2 · August 22, 2007, 03:18:49 PM

dang son ... you have used them

they have some good honest scratches and wear , dusty too

yeah ! they were made for 51 Navies

Marshal Will Wingam · August 22, 2007, 04:18:33 PM

Those look mighty fine. Good work, Major. It sure is rewarding to see your work getting good use, huh.

Major 2 · August 22, 2007, 04:45:54 PM

Thank you Will ... and Charlie glad you like them....

compared to some of the talent here , I'm a hack....

I've learned a lot about finishes from Triggersmith and I like his style.

The tooling and aging of Nolan Sackett at Wild Rose, is wonderful...

I've lots of Rev War , War of 1812, and ACW military stuff ( saddles and tack )

I need to take a photo of my leather Dragoon Helmet. I made for the TNT film Tecumseh
kinda proud of that one....
if there is any interest on a CAS site...

Marshal Will Wingam · August 22, 2007, 05:13:15 PM

Quote from: Major 2 on August 22, 2007, 04:45:54 PMI need to take a photo of my leather Dragoon Helmet. I made for the TNT film Tecumseh
kinda proud of that one....
if there is any interest on a CAS site...

It's leather. Of course we're interested. Leather underwear may be stretching it some, but the helmet would be interesting.

Major 2 · August 22, 2007, 07:40:00 PM

Quote from: Marshal Will Wingam on August 22, 2007, 05:13:15 PM
It's leather. Of course we're interested. Leather underwear may be stretching it some, but the helmet would be interesting.

Done Will... and no underwear

Halfway Creek Charlie · August 22, 2007, 10:23:03 PM

Yeah Major2 I been using them a lot at the matches.
Let's see your other leather good...NO undies though...oooh talk about chafe!

Dr. Bob · August 23, 2007, 12:11:34 AM

Charlie,

Is that the voice of experience??

Marshal Will Wingam · August 23, 2007, 12:21:01 AM

Quote from: Dr. Bob on August 23, 2007, 12:11:34 AMIs that the voice of experience??

We don't need pics of this.

outrider · August 25, 2007, 03:40:30 PM

Howdy Pards:

Well...I have finally located my re-print of the 1885 Ordnance Memoranda that has the saddle bags specs. I think the best way to do this is to photo copy the entire book and send it to who wants.. So, if you want a copy send me an e-mail or private message with your name and address and I will make up copies to send. e-mail Outrider@charter.net

Flinch Morningwood · September 04, 2007, 12:13:48 PM

I'd like a copy of the earlier saddle bag specs etc. if possible...looks like a fun project!

Major 2 · September 04, 2007, 01:42:19 PM

Quote from: Johnny McCrae on August 21, 2007, 10:56:05 AM
Any information, specifications and patterns for these bags will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks for all of your help.

What a way to say thanks .....

Johnny
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUfor your gift !

Major 2 · September 04, 2007, 01:44:24 PM

pattern and photos sent

crossdraw · September 08, 2007, 08:33:40 PM

are you still sending patterns? If so, I am interested.

Thanks

Johnny McCrae · September 20, 2007, 09:18:31 AM

Thought I would post photos of my progress on a set of bags I'm making using the help received on this forum.
These bags are at the halfway point. I sew by hand so its taking me a while. I used some free leather that a customer gave me. I will be making more bags for myself over the winter using a non embossed leather. As I finish a project, I usually start thinking of what I can do to improve that item the next time I make it.

Many thanks to Major2 and Outrider for their assistance and help on this project.

Major 2 · September 20, 2007, 10:50:33 AM

Very nice job .... and your quite welcome ...and thank you too

furface164 · October 19, 2009, 05:48:25 PM

hello i cam across this site and see its copy years old I am looking for patterns of saddle bags or even any leather patterns of stuff used during civil war. but saddle bag would be nice. thanks

Marshal Will Wingam · October 19, 2009, 06:21:41 PM

Welcome to the forum, Furface. You should be able to get a pattern or two from the pards here. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts in the future.

Johnny McCrae · October 19, 2009, 07:06:31 PM

Howdy Furface,

Welcome to the Leather Forum.

Attached are pictures of a set of Saddle Bags I made several years ago. If this is what you are looking for, please send me a PM with your address and I'll mail you a set of full size patterns.

Curley Cole · October 20, 2009, 01:41:58 AM

http://www.willghormley-maker.com/OWC.html

Will Ghormley has patterns for 2 sets of saddle bags.

I got mine from Cabellas a few years ago, and I don't thing I will ever wear them down. Wish I could make my own, but that is old history for me.

hope this helps
curley