Finished a saddle scabbard for my 1895 Marlin today

Jayhawker · October 19, 2013, 08:58:59 PM

Been working on this for the last little while...it's ready to go for a ride.

Note: That's my Dad's saddle...he bought it in 1935 an although it's had some work, I'm still using it today...

Camano Ridge · October 19, 2013, 09:26:51 PM

Jayhawker, that looks good. Nicely done.

Marshal Will Wingam · October 19, 2013, 11:55:23 PM

That's fine work, Jayhawker. It looks great with that saddle.

Of course, it'll take a few years to get to the same tone. Thanks for the pics.

GunClick Rick · October 20, 2013, 11:09:02 AM

Darn nice everything!I used to ride my great aunts saddle,had Mary Woodside on the back of the cantle,bet you can feel the ole man when ya ride it huh

KidTerico · October 20, 2013, 01:51:59 PM

Great job. Looks good. KT

bedbugbilly · October 20, 2013, 08:44:08 PM

Great looking scabbard - beautiful job! Now remember, we want to see photos of it once it has had a little wear and aging to it.

Nice looking saddle too . . . I'll bet you think of your Dad every time you swing you leg up over it. Lots of good mememories I'm sure . . . just think of the memories some one will have when you pass that nice saddle and beautiful scabbard on to the next generation!

Thanks for sharing!

GunClick Rick · October 21, 2013, 12:36:18 AM

That's right and how i got my aunt Marys saddle,which was givin away without my knowing and i been searchin for it anywhere i can think off.She never married and tere farmed all her life passing at 72 back in the 30s,she was full blood indian,can't remember which one,she was in Okl. and wyoming and she worked for the Kickapoo schools.Man i'm sorry for goin off,i just hope to find that saddle someday!!

Jayhawker · October 21, 2013, 06:00:34 PM

Thanks guys....the Old Man sure could cowboy and I sure do miss him...

Biscuit Joe · October 22, 2013, 11:26:34 AM

Yee haw, I like it!

I have an 1895 that needs a scabbard too.
Did you make your own pattern?

Jayhawker · October 22, 2013, 06:26:41 PM

Quote from: Biscuit Joe on October 22, 2013, 11:26:34 AM
Yee haw, I like it!
I have an 1895 that needs a scabbard too.
Did you make your own pattern?

Yep, just laid the rifle out on a piece of paper and went to work...

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 22, 2013, 06:31:29 PM

Well done Jayhawker

It really came out nice, and looks great...

tEN wOLVES