A genuine vintage 12-bore leather bandolier, designed to carry up to 30 shotgun cartridges. Manufactured from quality brown leather, this traditional shooting accessory combines practicality with classic field sports styling and is ideal for collectors, country sports enthusiasts, historical displays, or vintage shooting equipment collections.
The bandolier features thirty individually stitched cartridge loops sized for 12-bore shotgun cartridges, allowing quick and convenient access while shooting. The adjustable leather shoulder strap ensures a comfortable fit across the body, distributing the weight of a full complement of cartridges during prolonged use in the field. Constructed using traditional saddlery techniques, the bandolier has been designed to provide durability and reliable service under demanding outdoor conditions.
Leather cartridge bandoliers became increasingly popular during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, finding widespread use among gamekeepers, game shooters, wildfowlers, farmers, and sporting enthusiasts throughout Britain and the Commonwealth. Their robust construction and generous carrying capacity made them a practical alternative to cartridge bags, particularly during driven shoots and rough shooting.
Today, vintage leather bandoliers are sought after for both their functionality and their traditional appearance. They are equally at home as working field equipment, display pieces, or as part of collections of sporting memorabilia, leather hunting accessories, and country pursuits.
This example would make an excellent addition to any collection of vintage shooting equipment, sporting accessories, leather field gear, or country sports memorabilia.
Dimensions
Approx. 30-cartridge capacity. Adjustable from 91cm to 109cm (36in – 43in).
Condition
Good vintage condition, with age-related wear consistent with previous use. The leather displays an attractive patina, with surface marks, creasing, and handling wear adding to its character. Stitching and cartridge loops remain in good order, with some minor fraying, making this an attractive and practical example for collecting, display, or field use.
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