#5 Altered Cheyenne Holster

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 21, 2011, 04:35:36 PM

I have a friend that needs a belt and holster for a 5 1/2" barreled Cap and ball, so I decided to make one for him.

Pattern: Will Gromely Cheyenne holster pattern ... After shortening the holster for a 51/2 barrel I did not like where the second loop was positioned so decided to just use the single loop.

Dye: I mixed 2 oz of Fiebing's saddle tan dye with 8 oz of extra virgin olive oil. First step toward getting brave enough to mix my own dye. I actually was planning to use two or three coats but after seeing the results with a single application, I stopped with one coat. I did apply a second light coat of Evoo to the leather.

Here is the finished product and I am happy with it ... I hope my friend is also. Sorry for the poor quality, my camera was not working so had to take snips from a video.

KidTerico · April 21, 2011, 05:42:17 PM

TWB your friend should love it. You did a outstanding job . It looks even better with the changes you made. KT

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · April 21, 2011, 08:06:38 PM

Howdy TwoWalks

Nice job, Will puts out some great patterns, and they are great to work with as far as making changes to the style or pattern, you did a great job pard, your rig looks good, you can be proud for sure.

tEN wOLVES

Chuck 100 yd · April 21, 2011, 10:23:28 PM

NICE !! I plan to try that one too. Maybe after I do the dozen or so other projects waiting in line.

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 22, 2011, 07:50:53 AM

KT, Ten Wolves and Chuck, Thanks it is very much appreciated. As always you have made me feel welcome and keep me wanting to do better.

Wolf Tracker · April 22, 2011, 09:18:53 AM

Two Walks that turned out very nice. It's nice to see that you took a pattern and personalized it to make it your own.

Dalton Masterson · April 22, 2011, 11:30:51 AM

Neat holster and belt!
I think that would be really cool to build that as a Cheyenne 2 loop, antique it, then cut the bottom portion off to what you have now. Make it kind of a nice bunkhouse repair look.
Good job!
DM

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 22, 2011, 02:38:33 PM

Wolf Tracker and Dalton Masterson, thank you for the kind words. It use to get my Dad when I would buy a new gun. First thing I would do is bring it home, break it down and refinish the stock and then start making other alterations ... Never could just leave things the way they are, so altering Wills pattern just seems to be in my blood.

Marshal Will Wingam · April 22, 2011, 08:52:45 PM

2W, that solution is a very good one. It makes for a nicely balanced looking holster. Your friend should be very happy with that. Great idea.

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 23, 2011, 08:10:12 AM

Thanks Marshall Will much appreciated.

Johnny McCrae · April 24, 2011, 07:33:34 AM

Great looking Rig! Your friend will be proud to wear it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 24, 2011, 03:14:08 PM

Quote from: Johnny McCrae on April 24, 2011, 07:33:34 AM
Great looking Rig! Your friend will be proud to wear it. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Thanks Johnny, my friend had no idea that I was going to make it for him.

I had loaned him a holster and belt, so yesterday I told him I needed him to bring them back. I walked into the room and handed the new belt and holster too him and he looked like he was going to let the tears flow. Stuttered a couple times and finally got out the word Thanks.

Yes Kate this is a rewarding hobby.

Marshal Will Wingam · April 29, 2011, 12:36:00 PM

Very cool, 2W.

TwoWalks Baldridge · April 30, 2011, 06:36:52 AM

Quote from: Marshal Will Wingam on April 29, 2011, 12:36:00 PM
Very cool, 2W.

Thanks Marshall Will, Hope I can get better pictures in the future.