Hi pakled, thanks for the suggestions, but I'm looking for references to make the model myself, not find an existing one. :) Daio, if you could suggest a specific book or books that would be great! Ms Outlaw, thanks for the nice comment. :8} Veritas777, there are lots of scabbard pictures out there, but I have found only one of the scabbard actually attached to the saddle to show where it goes, and it's half hidden beneath the rider's leg so I can't see how it's attached. Ideally I ought to get a real-life look at the actual thing, but Western saddles with attached rifle slings are pretty rare in the UK! :/ nen-chan, I've checked a few re-enactor websites for photos, but the thought of checking their reference recommendations had escaped me, thank you I'll try that.