DHopper Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Just finished my first custom rifle scabbard. Turned out alright I think. Made to fit a standard Winchester 94 20"-24" bbl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SooperJake Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Very cool, Dave. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsh Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Nice work Dave. Very cool tooling. I like the mountain scene. Did you dye the background/sky ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Very nice scenery on that one. Too nice to use! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justinlee Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Nice work. I have a scabbard I need to start on. I've never made one. It's for a family member. Is there a tutorial or pattern you went off of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHopper Report post Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks guys! Think the customer is gonna be pleased; and that's what counts! Matt - I did dye the sky and buffalo background with Fiebings Tan. Then diluted the tan to 1:10 with alcohol to add some shadows and give more depth. Rubbed the entire thing with pure vegetable oil. Last with be a coat of wax and then buff it out. Justin - didn't use a pattern or tutorial. Just looked at a few pics on line before I started. I sketched out the scene from my head then just played with some tooling to get it where it is. Not the purist or most efficient way, but its all I know how to do. I'm still a BEGINNER at tooling. Just winging it and trying to learn on the fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted January 21, 2013 I like it a lot! I want to make one wth a back strap for carrying my double barrel coach gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digdug18 Report post Posted January 28, 2013 Did you line the inside of this scabbard with a softer leather? Are you worried about rubbing the bluing off your gun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troop Report post Posted January 28, 2013 Absolutely beautiful work Dave! very well done. always wanted to make one for myself. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zooker Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Looks great! Love the artwork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHopper Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks again all! Means a lot coming from other craftsmen out there. I didn't line this one. Was initially going to put in a fleece sheepskin, but read too many downsides about linings hold dirt and damaging finishes. This hide from Sprinfield was actually really nice on the flesh side so I don't think it should wear on the rifle excessively. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Looks excellent. Nice job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
