Tribute Holster

[rdstrain49]

Some time back I built a rig for a customer down in Texas. Much to my surprise, along with the payment was a copy of "Packing Iron". While looking through the book I decided it might be fun to build a holster inspired by and as a kind of tribute to the California holster makers of the 1870s. This holster is a combination of several holsters from various makers of the era. This is not likely to become a production item, but it was a fun project. Besides, I did kind of "need" a new holster for my Navy.

 

[doubleh]

Nice holster. Is it lined?

I have an 1860 Army that needs a holster. This is a good time of year to make something like that. I'm going to do a slim jim style crossdraw.

 

[rdstrain49]

Yep, holster is lined with pig skin.

 

[DoubleDeuce 1]

Very nice work!

 

[rdstrain49]

Thanks DD

 

[mdauben]

That's one handsome piece of leatherwork! I always liked that style of holster for the old C&B revolvers.

 

[rdstrain49]

Thanks mdauben, the Cal. Profile Slim Jim is a bit of a pain to make, but it does kind of look neat.

 

[east texas]

howdy rd! the holster ya made me is awesome too! im thinkin im gonna need one fer the new 62 indy says the barrels are 5 7/16 call me when ya get a chance!! great work ya do my friend!

 

[rdstrain49]

Will do et, thanks

 

[buttrap]

Very nice job. I like it!