New (aged) Holster for a 105-year old veteran

[Major 2]

1917 Ruby Military pistol and its replica holster just completed.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Well, if I was a Ruby, I'd be pleased with it. Is that a copy of an original? Looks good, Major.

[Major 2]

Yes Sir, I've seen 2 or 3 not dissimilar variations of French designs, looking on-line.
This is my version of one of the simpler and seeming more common of one of those.

Course the gun is manufactured in Embar- Basque Region by Gabilondo y Urresti (Llama)

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Thanks, it's pretty cool.

[Major 2]

Here's the thing, some guy brought it (Ruby) a P-38 w/ Waffen marks (but miss matched #'s) and beater S&W model 1 1/2 Top Break revolver to my friend LGS., all three had been Rattle Can painted semi-gloss black. 

The Ruby's grips had been varnished or poly coated gloss (see photo)

I rescued the Ruby and removed the offending paint; the original finish is about 60% + bluing thinning.

The P38 sold for $500 and I assume the same has or will be been done...The S&W is still there and could be worked on but of the three is appears way rougher... 

Final trimming and buff to the holster

[Johnny McCrae]

Great job Major. Your Pistol looks right at home in that Holster.

Many thanks for sharing this with us.

[Major 2]

I have shot the Ruby and it handled nicely, here is the finished shadow box as it will be displayed.

The medals are original a WW1 French Victory Medal and a French Croix De Guerre.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's a fine shadow box, Major. That would make any wall look good. Congrats on the great job on it.

[Johnny McCrae]

Excellent presentation! Many thanks for sharing it with us.

[DeaconKC]

Well done!

[Major 2]

Thanks for the kudos, fellows