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Wimbledon Shooting Case

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:42 pm
by ResearchPress
OK, not a rifle, but this seemed the most appropriate section to post in...

I thought the classic arms shooters here may be interested in seeing an original range case from c1900. Jasper Vale-Lane introduced his 'Wimbledon Shooting Case' in 1886. I've found reference to the 'Vale-Lane Shooting Case' still being offered as a prize in 1903.

There's further information and pictures here: Wimbledon Shooting Case

David

Re: Wimbledon Shooting Case

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:01 pm
by meles meles
Hmmm, we thinked this was going to be a Murder WhoDunnit....

Re: Wimbledon Shooting Case

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:56 pm
by ResearchPress
Open and shut case.....

David

Re: Wimbledon Shooting Case

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:18 pm
by HistoricBore
Interesting that he was a Saddler by profession. I have never seen one like this, but will now know what to look out for! I wonder how much one would be charged for a new one these days? £200??

HB

Re: Wimbledon Shooting Case

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:41 am
by Fedaykin
Long out of Patent so there is no reason why a good bespoke leather maker could make something similar. Would look rather nice to go along with something like a Martini Henry.