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  • #1

    French Knapsack

    How would you go about packing one of these? What is the pocket on the flap used for? For all I can tell it is an 1854 model.
    Thanks,
    Chad Wrinn
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  • #2
    Re: French Knapsack

    Chad,

    Maybe I'm still a newbie.. but where did you get your hands on a French Knapsack? Did you purchase one recently from an outside vendor or did you make your own? AND if so what's the impression you're going for?

    Just wonderin' I've been looking at a few examples since you posted.
    Last edited by Jon The Beloved; 12-30-2008, 01:49 PM. Reason: added punctuation
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    • #3
      Re: French Knapsack

      Yeah,you little worm.Where did you get one of those?I've been looking for one for the longest time and you found one?You little worm.
      Cullen Smith
      South Union Guard

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      • #4
        Re: French Knapsack

        Chad,

        It is this model about which you speak?
        William Miconnet
        French Mess
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        • #5
          Re: French Knapsack

          Hi,

          I too would be very interested in knowing where you got one of these. Thanks

          Andrew
          Andrew Kasmar

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          • #6
            Re: French Knapsack

            I think Lord Voldemort a.k.a. NJ************** was making these a while back, probably eight years ago or so. I do not know of anyone who is currently producing them now.

            Dave Bushmole

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            • #7
              Re: French Knapsack

              NJ ************ was making these some years back? Huh.

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              • #8
                Re: French Knapsack

                I could have sworn back in the day Jarnagin was making one. Now they only have their French box up.
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                • #9
                  Re: French Knapsack

                  I think the french knapsacks could be the latest item offered by Wrinn Inc...I own one of his coverlets...a.k.a. wrinnletts...and have seen his special addition ugly-as-the-backside-of-a-mud-fence confederate trousers a.k.a. wrinnsors.

                  Surely it's not the 1747 Louisburgh issue
                  Luke Gilly
                  Breckinridge Greys
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                  • #10
                    Re: French Knapsack

                    Luke,
                    Surely you can not be calling Chad's scarcrow trousers ugly! I believe the great Ross of Florida and the Great Blunt of Florida replicate these bags.
                    Patrick Landrum
                    Independent Rifles

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                    • #11
                      Re: French Knapsack

                      I was down at the Nashville Show and a man was selling it he said it was made by Sam Haywood (never heard of him?) The Knapsack I'm talkin about is the one Mr. Miconnet has posted . I was looking at making them if anyone is interested.
                      Chad Wrinn

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                      • #12
                        Re: French Knapsack

                        Chad,

                        Have you photos of your purchase?
                        Thanks!

                        William
                        William Miconnet
                        French Mess
                        AES
                        BGR & IPW Survivor
                        Never ever give up!
                        In memory of Steve Boulton, live the little story, lost in the history...
                        I believe!

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                        • #13
                          Re: French Knapsack

                          Pat I dont even think were fit for a scarrcrow anymore now there my holy pants.
                          Chad Wrinn

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                          • #14
                            Re: French Knapsack

                            I can't get my computer too upload the photos but the Knapsack is almost exactly like the one you have the pictures for but it does not have the ties on the Flap opening.
                            Chad Wrinn

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                            • #15
                              Re: French Knapsack

                              Chad, Sam Haywood is probably one of the best pack makers from "back in the day"
                              Patrick Landrum
                              Independent Rifles

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