Backpack Scabbard for my Trapper lever gun?

JASON KRASSOW · May 30, 2002, 10:45 PM

Does anyone know where I might get a custom scabbard for my Trapper lever action, that might perhaps be able to be strapped to my backpack? Thanks...

Wild Irish · June 3, 2002, 11:06 AM

Several years ago I was planning an Alaskan vacation, and looked for something similar for my double barreled shorty, and came up with zilch, so I made one. One pair of expendable levi's, and you're in business:
Scissor off one leg, including buttons or zipper to prevent scratching your weapon.
Determine barrel length, trim botton of pant leg correspondingly, then sew closed. Tightly. I used leather piggin' strips, boot laces will do nicely.
Sew upper part, allowing for a bit of floppyness.
Attach COMFORTABLE rifle sling to belt loop on one end and bottom of pantleg to other.
Scotch-Guard fabric if so desired.
Monkey with it 'till it suits you.
Have fun.
It may not look like much, but it worked very well for me. It came in handy (and quickly) when a moose (cow) came trotting down a narrow trail in the Chugach. I looked up and she was a-runnin' straight for me. I backpedaled fast as a politician, and that shotgun slid out nice as you please. Luckily, I slipped behind a large tree seconds before she stomped on by. And, no, she wasn't after me, I don't even think she saw me. Puffing and leaning against the tree, I looked to my left, and three feet away was unhealthy drop-off ending in some large boulders.

blades67 · June 3, 2002, 11:44 PM

You might try a few tack shops. They might not have exactly what you want, but they may be able to make it for you. (Or tell you who can.)

craigz · June 12, 2002, 10:38 PM

http://www.scratchnpost.com/price_sheet.html
http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/h_30.htm
http://www.steelesaddle.com/accessories2.html

Look for dealers of cowboy action gear.

May 30, 2002, 10:45 PM	#1
JASON KRASSOW Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: DISCOVERY BAY,CA Posts: 106	Backpack Scabbard for my Trapper lever gun? Does anyone know where I might get a custom scabbard for my Trapper lever action, that might perhaps be able to be strapped to my backpack? Thanks...

June 3, 2002, 11:06 AM	#2
Wild Irish Member Join Date: November 25, 2001 Location: Chico Cal. Posts: 77	Homemade? Several years ago I was planning an Alaskan vacation, and looked for something similar for my double barreled shorty, and came up with zilch, so I made one. One pair of expendable levi's, and you're in business: Scissor off one leg, including buttons or zipper to prevent scratching your weapon. Determine barrel length, trim botton of pant leg correspondingly, then sew closed. Tightly. I used leather piggin' strips, boot laces will do nicely. Sew upper part, allowing for a bit of floppyness. Attach COMFORTABLE rifle sling to belt loop on one end and bottom of pantleg to other. Scotch-Guard fabric if so desired. Monkey with it 'till it suits you. Have fun. It may not look like much, but it worked very well for me. It came in handy (and quickly) when a moose (cow) came trotting down a narrow trail in the Chugach. I looked up and she was a-runnin' straight for me. I backpedaled fast as a politician, and that shotgun slid out nice as you please. Luckily, I slipped behind a large tree seconds before she stomped on by. And, no, she wasn't after me, I don't even think she saw me. Puffing and leaning against the tree, I looked to my left, and three feet away was unhealthy drop-off ending in some large boulders.

June 3, 2002, 11:44 PM	#3
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	You might try a few tack shops. They might not have exactly what you want, but they may be able to make it for you. (Or tell you who can.) __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

June 12, 2002, 10:38 PM	#4
craigz Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 1999 Posts: 395	http://www.scratchnpost.com/price_sheet.html http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/h_30.htm http://www.steelesaddle.com/accessories2.html Look for dealers of cowboy action gear.