Rifle Saddle Scabbard

[Shalako1873]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where I can get a pattern for a 1876 lever action, with a 28" barrel. I believe this is a  44-60 Bicentennial Limited Edition. Any advice would be welcome.

This is my first post, so many thanks.

Steve

Edited June 17, 2017 by Shalako1873

[K5HEP]

Welcome to the forum...

Here are a couple of Tandy's pattern packs that could be a place to start in your quest... Either could be modified to suit your needs...

https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/saddle-scabbard-pattern-pack

https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/rifle-case-pattern-pack

[Stetson912]

Al stohlman's book on case making (vol. 3 I think) has one that may be adapted to fit your needs. Or at least offer insight to creating your own. 

[Shalako1873]

Hi

Thanks for the information I will check them out. I'm sure it will straight forward enough to adapt the patterns.

Many Thanks

Steve

[cowboycolonel]

I go for building the pattern around the weapon when given a choice.  If you have your hands on it, it will take moments to do that.

[CaptQuirk]

I half agree with @cowboycolonel. By all means, use the rifle if you have it, but still get the Stohman book for ideas for constructing the scabbard.

[Shalako1873]

Hi,

Cant get my hands on the rifle. I was hoping to work that way. This was why hoped for an exact pattern. Thank you all for a great response

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[Fire88]

If you can't get the weapon, can you get the owner to do the leg work? Like trace it onto poster board with some measurements like thickness and mail you the poster board?

[cowboycolonel]

Guess my first question would be why you can't get the weapon... distance is one thing, but if he wants it and is close, then we can solve that problem.  I have a pattern you can work from, but if you got the Will Ghormley pattern from Tandy, then you can do it yourself.  The weapon should measure out to 43" overall length if it has a 28 inch barrel. It is not much larger than the 30-30 (30 W.C.F) so if you have that weapon, you can just cut generously (add 3/4" per side) and go from there.  You didn't mention how he wants to carry it, so you'll want to know that as well, and whether he wants an end cap. Let me know if I need to send you what I have.

[Shalako1873]

I think it was 32" long. Thank you for your help with this. Yes it will need an end cap. The riffle will saddle mounted on the right with the butt to the rear. I haven't got back to the guy yet as I said I needed to source information first. But I really appreciate your help. What you offered sounds great.

Many Thanks

Steve

 

 

[cowboycolonel]

Okay Shalako,

 

WHAT, (exactly) is 32 inches long?  The barrel?  The overall Length?  For reference, my 1894 (30 WCF) has a 20" barrel and is 38", butt-plate to muzzle.  Seems to me that 32" is a damn long barrel for an 1876, especially in such a heavy caliber. 

[farmkidkoko]

On 11/27/2017 at 2:47 PM, cowboycolonel said:

Okay Shalako,

 

WHAT, (exactly) is 32 inches long?  The barrel?  The overall Length?  For reference, my 1894 (30 WCF) has a 20" barrel and is 38", butt-plate to muzzle.  Seems to me that 32" is a damn long barrel for an 1876, especially in such a heavy caliber. 

Cowboy, you don't happen to have a saddle scabbard pattern for your Winchester 94, do you?  I have a guy wanting one by Wednesday (WEDNESDAY!!!) and he can't get ahold of the gun.  I guess he wants the scabbard as a gift for someone.  He's looking for this type of thing:
 

[Shalako1873]

Hi, This was an old enquiry. after posting I checked my information. The barrel is 28"long, as in previous post. I  then contacted the guy who wanted it made and he is still on fence. I appreciate you coming back to me. Thank you very much.