For a basic gun belt, Sportsman's Guide has Hungarian russet military belts in all sizes and unissued condition $29.99. These have blackened iron roller buckles with a leather anti-chafing tab underneath and sliding keepers. I have one which suits for holster carry or a Confederate infantry impression.
That would be a comfortable belt. Thanks for the information.
I made one with a similar backing behind the buckle, copied from a work belt my father had in the early 1900's. It's a very comfortable belt. I made one for a friend of mine years ago with a roller buckle and he still wears it. Won't wear anything else. I'm making a new one to replace his very worn out one. This is a pic of the copy I made.
(https://i.imgur.com/kwdCEmA.jpg)
Quote from: Dave Fox on November 22, 2022, 09:53:11 AM
For a basic gun belt, Sportsman's Guide has Hungarian russet military belts in all sizes and unissued condition $29.99. These have blackened iron roller buckles with a leather anti-chafing tab underneath and sliding keepers. I have one which suits for holster carry or a Confederate infantry impression.
How wide is that belt?
Sort of a misleading picture. Looks wider, but it is just one inch:
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/hungarian-military-surplus-enlisted-leather-belt-new?a=2190781
They do have some other leather belts with different buckles that are 1.5-2" wide, and even less expensive.
Well, dang. Maybe I SOULD read the fine print. Now I've got a return to look forward to.