Went to an "Edwardian" shotgun match, and then ...

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

As I had to go to Church in the morning I went late, but was warned that a BP/ML shotgun match would follow. Dressed up in my kilt I missed the Edwardian event but won a match with my Navy Arms SxS percussion bundook. Only 7/10 hits on trap targets, and in a field of three brave souls who don't get to shoot their percussion shotguns very often. My prize? A fine glass beermug, but its marked "First Prize"!

[Professor Marvel]

Went to an "Edwardian" shotgun match, and then ...

a fight broke out? ... ah no that would be the Hockey Game.

Congratulations My Dear Sir Charles, and with your caplockdouble!

Pray tell, not having ever shot in my kilts ( before I gave them up for loincloth and leggings - Formal Lakotahwear as opposed to formal Scotswear you know) do you find the wingshooting technique and/or followthru to be any different? Any tips you could possibly offer?

yhs
prof (curious) marvel

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Perfessa; Avoid the Highland Fling

[Tsalagidave]

Great stuff Charles.  I am not familiar with this type of event but I'd definitely like to learn more. It's always good to have friends like you always bring opportunities to learn more and its greatly appreciated my friend.


Great post.

-Dave

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Dave; There are several forms of vintage shotgun shooting. I'm sure many local clubs either have vintage matches, or would be receptive. Anything to get the Ol' Smokepoles out to play.

Here is one; https://shotgunsportsmagazine.com/archive/june12/story0612.html

Google around a bit. Try "vintagers.org". I don't know about L.A. but I have seen invitations to Minn./St Paul, Florida and various place in the North East and the South.

[Tsalagidave]

Much appreciated my friend. I am working on something to help kickstart the themed shooting categories in California. To be honest, there just are not as many living historians here as there used to be.

-Dave

[Blair]

Dave,

These events are great fun. I am not as found of the Flint lock guns as I am with the percussion.
I really like the actual bird shooting. (this is not the caged/canned type of bird shooting you can see in some places.)
Clay birds are fine for those types of events.
I have found areal targets help my overall shooting experience within this sport.
My best,
Blair

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Dave; Vintagers.org   (http://www.vintagers.org/)

They don't seem to have a California presence, YET!

[Oregon Bill]

Very nice kit, Sir Charles. Every time I wear my Utilikilt, I feel the pull of the real deal of wool plaid, and a decent sporran. The one you are wearing looks elegantly simply -- and useful.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

My choice of tartan was purely self serving. It was cheap!  It is "weathered hunting Sinclair", and works right in with my most likely opportunities to wear a kilt.

Sinclair was a Norman family that were invited to serve the Scottish kings shortly after 1066. Sinclair was a morph of the original family name Saint Clair.

[Tsalagidave]

This looks like a lot of fun.  I've never been a kilt guy but I can appreciate one putting so much into his impression. This late victorian & Edwardian shooting club looks like a great time.

-Dave

[Tascosa Joe]

There are several "Vintagers" shoots in New England and the Maryland area.  I am a minor collector of LC Smith shotguns, among other things, and there is mention of those type events on the LCSCA.org forum from time to time.

I any of you subscribe to Muzzleloader, you may remember Beth Gilgun.  Her husband Chris was on of the early Vintager planner/supporter drivers in the New England area. 

[Oregon Bill]

Beth and Chris are no longer married, but both have contributed mightily to the cause of living history in this country.

[Tascosa Joe]

I hate to hear they split.  I always enjoyed Beth's letters about all the things Chris and she accomplished.

[Oregon Bill]

Joe, I have spent many rewarding hours reading and re-reading her "Tidings from the Eighteenth Century."
The one thing not covered in that book is how to sew up a kilt.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Joe, I have spent many rewarding hours reading and re-reading her "Tidings from the Eighteenth Century."
The one thing not covered in that book is how to sew up a kilt.

The original great kilt required only a large hunk of tartan (6yards by 60 inches), a belt and a brooch. A bit of googling found this.;  

http://www.ask.com/web?q=Wrapping+a+Great+Kilt&qsrc=6&o=12092&l=dir&qo=relatedSearchNarrow

The modern small kilt is another matter. The fit has evolved recently, with a lower front to match the way trousers are now tailored. The fellow I bought mine from took a course from a specialist. I think "What price Glory" still stocks kilts in the more common regimental patterns, made in Pakistan, and likely modern fabric.

[Oregon Bill]

Watched a couple of wrapping the great kilt videos. Love to do a dry run, but doubt I have a long enough sheet!

[Blair]

Bill,

You can get by with a 3 yard length and as narrow as 54 inches. 60 inches wide is best to get the full wrap effect.
Remember this was not only clothing but served as foul weather gear as well as bedding.
Set your belt at 18 inches from the edge of what will the bottom of the kilt. This will be from just above the knee to about the belly button for most people. But you can measure yourself from just above the knee up to what you feel comfortable with at your normal waist.
I hope these suggestion help.
My best,
Blair

[Professor Marvel]

I had a Rob Roy , 12 yards long by 60 inches wide ( don't ask why as I can't remember)  , with a 3" wide iron-buckled leather belt.
It took forever to fold the pleats, then almost as long to try to make it hang nicely on my bean-pole shaped body.

I finally gave it up in favor of northern plains leggings, breechclout, and trade shirt. Not only faster to dress but much lighter than 12 yards of wool ....

yhs
prof ( beanpole ) marvel

[Oregon Bill]

Blair, I just might have to give that a try. Professor, 12 yards of wool would be a load, all right!