Rifle Leather - Ideas?

ballncap · February 11, 2013, 10:55:57 AM

Just picked up a Rossi 92 yesterday and I think some cool leather work is needed. So here's a chance to show off what you have made or seen for rifle leather work. Butt covers, saddle holsters/Scabbards etc. Give me some ideas please.

Thanks

Capt Paul
AKA English Ned SASS 97137

Boothill Bob · February 11, 2013, 11:14:05 AM

Howdy..
I've made this for my rossi, but now its on my new beloved -73

Boothill Bob · February 11, 2013, 11:19:06 AM

Hmmm, forgott the photo $:-\$

ballncap · February 11, 2013, 11:55:30 AM

Quote from: Boothill Bob on February 11, 2013, 11:19:06 AM
Hmmm, forgott the photo $:-\$

Now that looks very cool, nice way to display you SASS badge

ballncap · February 18, 2013, 12:52:23 PM

I think one of the first projects for rifles and shotguns is going to be the rifle scabbard. In need of some inspireation before the leather is cut

Lucky R. K. · February 18, 2013, 02:05:27 PM

This is what I did with my '73.

Lucky

ballncap · February 18, 2013, 02:09:31 PM

Quote from: Lucky R. K. on February 18, 2013, 02:05:27 PM
This is what I did with my '73.

Lucky

Very nice. Are those stamped lettering Lucky?

Lucky R. K. · February 18, 2013, 02:21:25 PM

Sorry, I forgot the left side,

Ballncap - The lettering is stamped.

Lucky

Legs · February 18, 2013, 02:45:28 PM

Here are some shots of a scabbard I made a while back. Hope it helps give you some ideas..

ballncap · February 18, 2013, 02:49:01 PM

Very nice scabbard Legs thanks.

Lucky R. K. · February 18, 2013, 03:43:54 PM

That is one nice scabbard Legs.

Lucky

GunClick Rick · February 18, 2013, 07:39:38 PM

OOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEE dats a spicey meata ball!! Someday i'll get one

Legs · February 19, 2013, 06:04:18 AM

Thanks guys.. it's more for display than real world use. I'd be afraid to buckle it to a saddle. It would never hold up. I plan to make one that's actually useful when I get the time.

Lucky, I like that cover you made. That's also on my bucket list..

Paladin UK · February 19, 2013, 01:48:45 PM

Ho ballncap...
Jest lookin at yer markout...

Now you might have a plan I cant see but to the layman (like me) it sure looks like yer wastin a lotta leather startin so low down the hide
Like I said I dont know diddly squat about cutting leather its just my frugal innerself kickin in

Paladin (Whats probably got it totally wrong

) UK

ballncap · February 19, 2013, 02:31:53 PM

Quote from: Paladin UK on February 19, 2013, 01:48:45 PM
Ho ballncap...
Jest lookin at yer markout...

Now you might have a plan I cant see but to the layman (like me) it sure looks like yer wastin a lotta leather startin so low down the hide
Like I said I dont know diddly squat about cutting leather its just my frugal innerself kickin in

Paladin (Whats probably got it totally wrong ) UK

The reason it's located there is the condition of the leather (Finished side, photo shows the inner side). Now if they could just make cows square that would be perfect for use

Cliff Fendley · February 19, 2013, 07:16:18 PM

I just hate cutting a large project right out of the middle of a side.... but sometimes ya gotta do it.

ballncap · February 26, 2013, 02:34:28 PM

Now I've just picked up a side by side coach gun so I'm thinking make both at the same time so that they match, at least in desin and finish. Maybe pick up a new hide that will do both from the same leather. Save this hide for a different project.

GunClick Rick · February 26, 2013, 09:11:10 PM

Hey KT,show then that one i;m gettin from ya

I may have to pimp myself out,but i'm gonna get it!

:

ballncap · March 07, 2013, 03:05:24 PM

OK going to try a couple of those rifle/shotgun stock leathers. The end stitching looks tricky if stitched back to back and then fitted, somewhere there will be 3 leather layers....

Marshal Will Wingam · March 07, 2013, 05:22:49 PM

Put the three layers to the butt end. You can fill the space with heavy foam or a couple layers of leather.