Thanks so much for the information you all have given. I have checked the bags thoroughly and find no markings at all on either the brass or the leather. The brass pieces appear identical. The scoops release like this. If you are holding the brass in your left hand, one turns the scoop less than a quarter turn clockwise with the right hand. This pushes the inside keeper spring out of the way. To reinsert the scoops, one just pushes the scoop back in and the keeper spring will snap. All of this is nicely made.
Can you tell me how the pouches were worn. A missing strap over the shoulder or ?? One bag has a buckle at each end, while the second has an "end of the belt" type strap.
Are you thinking this one might come from prior to 1824?
The metal work is nicely shaped and finished and seems to function as intended back in the day. The leather measures about 12" long, and the exposed brass measures about 2" long. With the scoop removed and looking inside, it appears that the closure inside, as designed, might leak a bit if it was used for powder. One bag has a few shot rolling inside.
Last edited by Daryl Hallquist; 04/16/22 09:21 AM.
