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Bless you for bringing such a case back to life!
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GMCS,
I agree with everyone else that the work is great.How did you remove the black dye? I bought one(single gun)years ago, that was dyed black and would like to find out how to remove it.
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I think he recovered the case in new leather. Talent as well as more determination than most have. I had an Amish person repair several leg o mutton cases and where he had to replace parts he used the old one as a pattern. The leather color did not match perfectly but the work looked very good and should last beyond my years left.
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How did you remove the black dye? IMO he just changed the leather to new one and maybe used the old for taking measures...
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I could not do anything with the old pigskin. Too far gone and died to cover cracks. I got the the old Pigskin off with solvent on a small brush. The wool baize lining is in good shape as was the frame. The buckles are brass and buffed up nicely. I had lots of coaching from an expert leather worker friend who made me practice every piece. So far I am happy with the result. New exterior is cow leather not pigskin. After this I know why no one wants to do this. I thought it was English manufacture but friend says Spanish mid to late 1800s
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GMCS,
Your friend is likely right about the Spanish manufacture as I have an original case (marked as Spanish made) that is identical to your finished one in every regard except having been made for a pair of 28" guns. According to its stickers/decals, the case was annually stored for the owner by Holland & Holland and even made a trip on the Edinburgh-Waverley Line - British Transport Co. - date unknown. They are neat, old cases....yours being especially nice because of your craftsmanship.
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