Steven Radosevich for Nate Hoffman

Cherry stock stained with lime water

Brass wire in the cheek piece

Copy and photos supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Game Bag by James Rogers with Netting by Steven Radosevich

Netted game bag by James Rogers with raised embossing. All handmade brass hardware. Multiple interior pockets. Detachable linen cord net bag with linen backing. Net front by Steven Radosevich.

Copy and photos supplied by James Rogers.

New Work by Steven Radosevich

Some pics of my latest attempt with a black walnut stock and some German styling. The hardware is of bits and pieces.  Thimbles  cast off an original "Bongarde" fowler;  Buttplate and triggerguard are modified from...I don't remember. The thumb piece is a casting from Ron Scott.  Handmade sites , horn nose cap and sideplate handmade by me.  A 54 cal. Getz barrel and a modified L+R Queen Anne lock.

 

 Copy and photos by Steven Radosevich.

Game Front by Steven Radosevich

single sided for attaching to a large game bag, most of these are of linen string

Photo supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Hunting Pouch with Game Front by Steven Radosevich

Photo supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Shot Bag by Steven Radosevich

62 cal. double braintanned deer one shot, one round ball

Mahogony and walnut

Copy and photo supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Double Sided Game Bag for a Hunting Pouch by Steven Radosevich

Photos supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Diderot 1743 Hand Barrow by Steven Radosevich

a frame with handles at each end which is carried

origin: 1400-50, late Middle English

Copy from Dictionary with images supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Deathhead Buttons by Steven Radosevich

 

The Deaths Head button is a common type of Leek button. Leek buttons are named for Leek, England, where as early as the 1600's it became a center of the button industry. It is a mystery why they were called Deaths Head. This type of button is found on numerous garments dating from the early 1700's and on through the 19th century. A bone, horn, or, wooded button form was wrapped with thread. Silk Buttonhole thread works best, but linen and mohair was also used. 

The below instruction show how to make a deadhead button, but not the designs that Steven has done.

Begin by wrapping an "X" around the button mold with four wraps forming each cross. Hold the tail of the thread in back of the mold and use this to anchor the thread when you turn 90 degrees. Make sure your "X" has divided the mold evenly or your wrap will not be centered.

Use the "X" thread to hold your next wrap. Bring the thread around the front in the sequence shown. Careful, this requires some dexterity.

Repeat this sequence, working your way toward the center of the mold. Each wrap holds the previous one in place. At some point in the procedure the thread will want to slip off the mold. You will have to cut off enough thread to finish the button (2 to 3 ft.) and use a needle to trap each wrap under the threads in back.

When the mold is completely covered, bring the needle up through the center and anchor the last wraps with a stitch or two.

Copy from Wooded Hamlet Designs. Photo supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Ball Bags by Steven Radosevich

 

Photos supplied by Steven Radosevich.

Steven Radosevich "Pig Rifle"

built a few years ago, 62 cal.

Photos supplied by Steven Radosevich.