Sparks Report post Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Lock covers were needed for shooting flintlock rifles in wet weather. The lock cover kept the priming powder from getting wet. Wet powder does not burn. Flintlock rifles were used throughout the 18th century. Early in the US Civil War (1860s) some troops were being issued flintlock firearms until their supplies could be updated. The pattern was made by wet forming poster board. The lock cover is of oak tanned leather and includes a welt. The item is saddle stitched using tapered thread from Springfield Leather Company, Inc. After sewing, the leather was turned right side out and wet molded directly to the firearm. After dyeing the cover is waterproofed using a beeswax, mink oil and pine pitch compound. The cover is removed before aiming and shooting. A picture of the firearm is included to show what is being covered. Sparks Edited November 16, 2010 by Sparks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted November 16, 2010 Sooo... Thats what you Buckskinners do when you cain't leave the camp on a rannie day. That is a good looking item, i'm thinkin i need to make me one of thoes..... Sparks you done well & you'll go far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted November 16, 2010 (edited) Thanks Luke! Without the image you sent me to work from, it would have looked significantly different--and not nearly as nice. So, how did that smart phone case turn out? Every 18th century reenactor needs a good 'period correct' smart phone case. Edited November 16, 2010 by Sparks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted November 20, 2010 And thanks to all those who view my work, especially those who take time to download the images. Sparks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) SPARKS I NEED TO BORROW THE LOCK COVER...QUICK and A HARD HAT. ( yes those white spots on the ground are Hail Stones) Edited November 20, 2010 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted November 20, 2010 Haw haw haw Luke, I might have a hard hat around I won't use for awhile, but the cow's knee is going to PA with me the day after Thanksgiving for the hunt starting Nov. 29. The rifle's already there. We had snow most of the day here, but no real accumulation. The mountains are looking pretty white these days. Sparks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoaringBull Report post Posted January 24, 2011 Yep I like that one...gotta couple flinters I need to make those for!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
