Leather Shot Flask

Shot Flask is made from 3oz. veg. tanned leather, hand stitched and dyed a dark brown and fitted with a brass spout.The strap is 1/2" wide and fitted with a brass buckle. The leather has been treated with neats foot oil and bee's wax.

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