Contemporary Hunting Pouches
The hunting pouch or “possibles” bag evolved as a necessity
for any user of a flintlock rifle as it allowed safe loading and servicing of
the firearm. Unique to each owner, they
could be elaborate or primitive depending on
the time period or owners station in life. Presented here are contemporary examples of
both types of bags from makers Joe Mills of Owensboro, Kentucky and the Jud
Brennan family of Delta Junction, Alaska.
Joe Mills made this Virginia style hunting pouch with
vegetable tanned calf skin and lined with deer skin. The fringe is brain tan. This Virginia style design is similar to
those of the late 18th and early 19th century, An Art DeCamp Pennsylvania style screw tip
horn complements this bag. Charlie Wallingford
made this antler handled patch knife with pewter bolster and silver end
cap. A Jim Chambers adjustable measure
hangs on the strap. This is my person
bag assembled for me in 2007.
"What’s In My Bag"
White cotton patch material.
50 cal ball bag by Rich McDonald.
Hickory shot starter by Joe Mills.
Flat priming horn by Bill Smith.
Turn screw by Rich McDonald.
Pliers and ramrod puller by Larry Callahan.
Patch and ball puller by Larry Callahan.
Flint wallet by Vicki
Hast.
Brennan Family Bags
Jud Brennan, noted flintlock gun maker from Delta Junction,
Alaska, has a large and talented family.
Immersed in the flintlock culture as they ere, it would only be natural
for them to follow in their father’s footsteps and produce period
accoutrements. Presented here are three
bags produced by the Brennan Family – mother Julie, daughter Abbe, sons Jesse,
Seth and David. These bags are Virginia
style, gentlemen’s bags with elaborate carved horns and well forged patch
knives.
Seth Brennan Bag
Virginia style bag with facing dragons on the flap.
Frontier type engraved horn with carved walnut end cap.
Antler handled patch knife with pewter bolster.
Antler handled vent pick.
Contemporary powder measure.
From the collection of John and Vicki Hast
Brennan Family Bag #2
Julie Brennan hand sewn leather pouch with facing quarter
moons.
Jessie Brennan Tansel style horn (his #19 horn).
Jud Brennan curly maple handled patch knife with pewter
bolster.
Antler handled vent pick.
From the collection of John and Vicki Hast
Brennan Family Bag #1
Abbe Brennan hand sewn leather pouch with Federal Eagle on
the flap.
Jesse Brennan Tansel style horn with repair (his #14 horn).
Seth Brennan curly maple handled patch knife with pewter
bolster.
David Brennan vent pick.
Contemporary powder measure.
From the collection of John and Vicki Hast
Joe Mills Hunting Pouches
Joe Mills learned to work leather under the guidance of his
father, Randall Mills. However, Joe
Mills advanced contemporary bag making to a new level with his unique ability
to age and add patina to his bags. This
craftsmanship allowed him to take modern materials and make them appear 200
years old. Displayed here are 4 finely
crafted bags made by Joe Mills for myself, a close friend and our two sons. They represent a variety of styles ranging
from the more refined Virginia style to
a more primitive type bag. All bags
shown are actively used by the owners for both deer hunting and recreational
shooting.
Joe Mills primitive beaver tail style bag with the initials
P.H. and a pewter button. Art DeCamp
Pennsylvania style screw tip horn.
Jim Hayes antler handled patch knife with pewter bolster and
end cap.
Contemporary powder measure.
From the collection of Peter Hurley
Joe Mills primitive style beaver tail bag.
Antique horn on separate strap.
Joe Seabolt hickory handled patch knife with pewter bolster
and end cap.
Bone powder measure.
From the collection of Phil Hurley
Joe Mills primitive style pouch with coverlet interior.
Large antique horn on separate deerskin strap.
Tim Ridge walnut handle patch knife.
Small brass primer by Brad Mills.
Antler powder measure.
From the collection of John Tyler Hast
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