A nice Python Rig, by mistake.

I recently traded some work and a little dough for a nice Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. This rig for a 4" Colt Python was the trade part of our deal. As I was going along dying a few different belts edges I got about 3/4ths of the way finished dying this belts edges brown and accidentally dipped my dauber in the black dye on the table, by the time I caught my mistake it was to late. After emailing the customer with updated photos I asked if he wanted me to precede as is or start over. He not only told me to go ahead with it, but to finish it as I see fit. I used a black antique and am quite happy with the results of my mistake


This is quite possibly my favorite and/or finest rig to date, guess every dog has his day.

Thanks for the compliments all.

Real nice work, Rob. We chatted last year, and sorry to butt in, but I had some good luck soon after. I didn't make it, but I did dye it. I was thrilled

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I'm happy that it worked out for you - gotta stick your foot in the door somewhere! I'm not sure if you sealed the holster or not, but if you look in the 'arch' below the trigger guard there is a track from a sewing machine foot. If you ever happen to get it wet stick your hand, or the round butt of a tool into a plastic bag and gently rub. Will take it right out without burnishing the leather.