Shot Pouches

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Description:

Shot pouch made of leather with two large brass buckles/strap rings attached at either side. The leather panels are held together by white canvas stitching and the front and right side is stamped "Henry D. Fraser 1854" and "14 LB." is found stamped on the opposite side to indicate how much the pouch would weigh when filled with shot. The brass cap is equipped with a hasp lock and the top cap is engraved with the maker's mark of "James Dixon & Sons."