Lace up shotgun chaps

[Delmonico]

Does anyone have a good picture showing how they are laced up?  We have a supplier that is going to start making them if I can get them a good picture on how they were laced.  These are in demand among real working cowboys as well as CAS shooters.  Many working ones are tired of having zippers replaced and want the old time lace ups.

[Nolan Sackett]

Howdy Del -
I don't have a picture handy, but would be glad to explain how if you have your maker give me a call.......Remember though step throughs HAVE to be baggier in the leg than zip ups and not everybody likes the extra bulk, especially for walking around in rather than riding in....
BTW - a historically correct option (post 1885 or so) is buckles and straps - I do have a pic of that method if you want..........

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I hadn't given this any thought but the buckles sound like a good way to go. For more modern uses, one could put those quick release buckles on them. Can you post a pic of a buckled set, Nolan?

[Nolan Sackett]

Here you go Will.......
Backside


Frontside


the straps are riveted to the front of the leg under each concho, the buckle is riveted on via a short strap to the back leg about 2" in from the edge so there's a bit of overlap. it's harder to explain than do.......

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Many thanks, Nolan. Those are great looking chaps. When the time comes for a pair for myself, that's what I'll make.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I have a full rough tanned cowhide, hair on.  This example gives me a few great ides to make up some shaps.  As a teenager I rode an old slick fork saddle with Angora shaps.  All of that went when my Uncle sold the ranch.