Since reading Dr. W.G. Hudson's (1903) book, "Modern Rifle Shooting - from the American Perspective", I have wanted to put together a facsimile of an early 'Shooting Box' of the Krag era.

I've slowly assembled period looking items and accessories, that are useful and might legitimately form some of the contents of a Shooting Box or Bag.

Finding an inexpensive, but, credible looking case or leather bag has been my biggest hurdle.

A few days ago, I found a useful carry box, made from an old Remington 12 Gauge Shot-Shell crate. The paint job and rustic workmanship spoke to me!

My hunch is that this box once served some 'Sporting' purpose.

Now, I just have to fabricate an internal tray and refine the contents of my Krag 'Range Box'.

Definitely the makings from a doctor. I have a couple old doctor's bags I have filled with all kinds of medical equipment when I was the doctor for camping trips for  our local Boy Scouts troop. I had it packed with all kinds of goodies I might possibly need for back woods adventures.

Dr. Hudson's "Shooting Bag" looks like a doctor's kit for shooting sports.

I especially like the bottle of gasoline to clean the barrel out of oil before shooting. Very handy!

Very nice. Thanks for the enlightenment!

Bonus features:

Rifleman K.V.V. Casey, (mentioned by Dr. Hudson in regard to Muzzle/Sight Covers), appeared to have a whole 'weather station'.

Men in Philippine Constabulary target practicing in Luzon.

I doubt 'Krag competitors' were reloading at their matches.

It does appear an array of chemicals was carried to wash fired Brass and rescue it from mercuric priming and corrosive propellants, for future use.

There was also bullet lubricant and a device to apply it. This was due to barrel deposit issues with early bullet jackets.

Some mighty volatile solvents were also carried to preserve precious barrel metal from nasty ammo!

I am glad we have benefited from the evolution and refinements of modern ammunition.

Not everything about the 'Good Old Days' was Good!

And in this fine thread you'll see something I didn't even know about and now, clearly, desperately need.

Thanks a lot, BR.

I have a serious problem with little boxes and such to hold doodads.  This one is vintage, Krag related, and holds fun doodads.  Kyrptonite, I tell ya.