saddler Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Not made one of these for a while....mainly as they require deep pockets to allow you to be the happy new owner Thought I'd post a few pics though so you can see the level of detail required The project item is a Gannochy. These were originally designed about 110 years ago as a means to not just carry cartridges that were ready to hand, but carry them in such as way that you ALWAYS grabbed them by the rim/base for quicker reloads. Originals used metal busbar type frames and metal clips (made by a famous pen company)...my modern incarnation has a lightweight frame and Prodec clips, uses top quality English solid brass fittings, English bridle leather, is edge dyed/burnished & is totally hand-sewn at 9 stitches to the inch. It's on a par with the gear I used to make for Purdey, Holland & Holland & a few of the other London trade. Lets just say it took a while to make!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Very nice! What would that cost if It was for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12boreblue Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Nice workmanship, what weight leather did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 That is an object of beauty Top skills there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Nice workmanship, what weight leather did you use? The leather was 3-3.5mm Sedgewick Bridle Butt. Measuring leather by weight is more of an American thing That is an object of beauty Top skills there Thanks for your comments The chap it was made for had one thing to say, "WOW", so he's happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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