Do we have any idea where that set is, so we could get some good photos and perhaps measurements? Beautiful set!
Howdy
I think the original set is in the Autry Museum, which happily displays some of it's collections online. Here is a link to the belt set:
J. Nosworthy Belt and Kit...and a link to the rifle:
J. Nosworthy Plains/Mountain RifleThe Autry collection seems to be missing the loading block, the powder horn, and that grand old buckskin bag, all of which are shown in the black and white images in the original post. A search of the Autry collections database shows several powder horns, but I don't think any of them match the Nosworthy horn.
You can zoom the images to get a closer look. One interesting feature of the belt is that it appears to have a "snake" buckle. I believe these were originally issued by the British, but were also used by the military in Canada and to some extent by the Confederates in the War Between the States. I wonder if it was military surplus.
I see the original post on this thread was submitted by the late Chuck Burrows. I never had the good fortune to meet him in person, but I admired his work. He was a craftsman of the highest order. He also had a tremendous fund of knowledge, which he was always willing to share. I miss seeing his posts, and offer belated but sincere condolences to his family and his many friends.
Best regards,
Crooked River Bob