Reproduction of an antique holster

[Corkscrew Tom]

A friend asked if I could copy an old holster he had and make an opposite hand one to complete a set. It is for an 1851 .36 revolver. The old holster had Mexican coin conchos and 4 border tools that were used, two of which I could not find. I made a rubbing of each and designed them on my 3D CAD system at work and then used a 3D printer to make them. They held up fine and made nice impressions in the cased leather. I also reconditioned his old one and applied some Tan-Koat after the neatsfoot oil and leather cream. Using my 1851 to wet mold the new one, he now has a matched set. I tried to make the new look old, didn't quite make it but it's pretty good and he was pleased. Thanks for looking, Tom

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Looks good, Tom. The new one has the same feel as the old one, just not as worn looking. Nice match-up.

[Major 2]

A for effort.... I like it