Who else collects Possibles Bags?

[Somebody]

Kind of reminds me of a comment that I received from a gun shop clerk when I bought a couple of pounds of BP years ago. The comment was "Bomb in a can" which I took offense to. I responded to him that the two pounds of black powder was far less explosive than the contents of the gas tank on my vehicle. Pretty much shut him up.

I've had people admonish me for using epoxy to attach a powder horn end plug, saying it's now a grenade. The next moment they're showing off their metal powder flasks...
There is no reasoning with some folks.

[waksupi]

I've had people admonish me for using epoxy to attach a powder horn end plug, saying it's now a grenade. The next moment they're showing off their metal powder flasks...
There is no reasoning with some folks.

Yeah, the horn would let go before the plug. The problem with epoxy or other glues, is the horn and wood are both dynamic, and change with the temperature and humidity. It can actually separate the layers of the horn if you use glues. Been there, done that.

I use beeswax to seal in the end plugs, and pin with thorns from a hawthorn outside my shop. Beeswax is more likely to keep you horn sealed, and if a leak of crack is detected, it's easy to rub on some more beeswax.

[toot]

I never knew that any one collected possible bags, though there are many beautiful antique ones in museum's. is there a book on the subject? just curious.

[Adam Helmer]

I never knew that any one collected possible bags, though there are many beautiful antique ones in museum's. is there a book on the subject? just curious.

toot,

As I have lived long enough, I find people Collect all kinds of stuff. As for books on possibles bags collecting, I suggest Google for answers. Be well.

Adam

[Somebody]

I never knew that any one collected possible bags, though there are many beautiful antique ones in museum's. is there a book on the subject? just curious.

Neither is a dedicated work, but The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle, by Ned H. Roberts, and The Kentucky Rifle, by John G. W. Dillin both have some content and photos.
T.C Albert's Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch focuses on the craft of making copies, but it has reference photos, and the patterns are all from original examples.