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Rieger Gun Cases

Nowadays, most new medium to high-end production double-barrelled shotguns and rifles are supplied in plastic cases. These cases are sturdy and do the job, but lack the soul of a genuine leather, felt lined case. There is just something about opening a leather case and experiencing the smell of gun, oil and leather. I own a Beretta Silver Pigeon over-and-under in 12-bore, and although it is by no means top of the range, it is one I have wanted for years and plan to care for well. It came in a very functional plastic case, with ample storage space for chokes and cleaning equipment, but lacks the right feel, so I set about looking for a replacement. There are a few commercially-available leather cases, but they look and feel mass produced and did not appeal to me. They are also very expensive.

Frederick Rieger has been working with leather for fifteen years, first as a hobby, and for the last five years, as a fulltime leather craftsman. He makes a variety of custom leather products –gun bags and cases, cartridge bags, rifle slings, holsters,