Pictures of Saddle Holsters?

[deucedaddyj]

Does anybody have any pictures of saddle holsters? I've been thinking about trying to make one, so I can carry my 1860 army when I'm riding horse. If anybody has ever made one, I'd like to see pictures of that too. Thanks.

[Major 2]

I've made several , sadly my camera has bitten the dust.

Two styles I've made
one is the Dragoon style with Bearskin covers and brass cone endcaps. See Randy Steffins books &/or Packing Iron Pg. 12-17 Grimsley's pattern.

the other style is the Civillian pommel Bag or cantenas ...
Packing Iron pgs. 57-61 I patterned mine after bottom of pg 60  J. P. Mason circa 1860-70

[St. George]

'Packing Iron' by Rattenbury and 'The Horse Soldier' - by Steffen both feature pommel holsters.

The massive Walker and the various Models of Dragoons - as well as some large-bore single-shot pistols were designed to be carried in this manner - but the M1860 Army was made to obviate it - allowing the soldier to step from his mount and still have his sidearm on his person.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Jrw8214]

hey bud, you never told me you were wanting one to ride on your horse with. i agree the army should be worn on your belt(in my slim jim holster...lol), but i think your walker would look great in a saddle holster

[deucedaddyj]

Hey, if it was good enough for Gus, it's good enough for me!
Besides, I'd prefer to carry a gun that works.

[Jrw8214]

lol. how true how true.