Hammerstall, Russian type

This hammerstall is a reproduction of an artifact held in the Swedish Armémuseum and is attributed to Russian infantry during the Napoleonic wars, however similar styled Hammerstalls appear in German sources such as Menzel. The cross hatched texture simulates Russia leather, which is a birch oil-tanned leather renowned for its strength and flexibility. Bundles of Russia leather were found in the 1786 shipwreck of the Metta Catharina and are the basis for the pattern. The unique tanning process kept the leather in usable condition even after centuries underwater!
 
Sizes are large (fits most muskets and larger Jäger locks) and small (fowlers, pistols, rifles, and smaller Jäger locks). If you aren't sure which size you need please ask! Custom sizes available on request.