1860s Holster-My Version Added

Mogorilla · February 19, 2010, 12:22:10 PM

If you guys go to the NCOWS forum, you know Shotgun Steve puts up lots of great period photos. he posted this 1860s slimjim holster and I am hoping to make it soon (depending on my school schedule). Anyway, I outlined the holster and carving, thought I would share if someone else wanted to make one.

The original

The outline

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 19, 2010, 12:39:41 PM

Mogorilla, thanks for sharing this, I resized it to 200% and it it should work fine.

tEN wOLVES

Marshal Will Wingam · February 19, 2010, 12:50:45 PM

That's a beautiful holster, Mo. It'll be fun to see it when you make it. Thanks for the pics.

Forty Rod · February 19, 2010, 12:59:56 PM

I really like that one. I can picture it with a matching belt.

Biscuit Joe · February 19, 2010, 04:24:32 PM

I find it amazing how slim a slim Jim holster appears when used on a long barreled revolver.

Thanks for the pattern.

JD Alan · February 19, 2010, 04:25:54 PM

Man that is a beautiful holster, well carved.

Looks like 40 Rod got himself a new picture/avatar

Looks great

MontanaSlick · February 19, 2010, 04:56:12 PM

Nice Mo, will make ya a fine project and thanks for posting it and the pattern as well.
Slick

Gun Butcher · February 19, 2010, 06:37:26 PM

Hey Mo, thanks a million for posting that pattern. I really love the old ones.

TW, thanks for the hint on sizing it for printing 200% was just right.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 19, 2010, 07:27:34 PM

Quote from: Gun Butcher on February 19, 2010, 06:37:26 PM
Hey Mo, thanks a million for posting that pattern. I really love the old ones.

TW, thanks for the hint on sizing it for printing 200% was just right.

MontanaSlick · February 19, 2010, 07:37:00 PM

200ert was just right TW, Thanks

Thanks to Pappy fer makin' it all possible.

MS

Mogorilla · February 27, 2010, 11:57:13 AM

THis is my version of the holster. Only my third attempt at tooling. Still working out the kinks. Holds an 1860 or 1851 just fine.

Forty Rod · February 27, 2010, 12:19:59 PM

Nothing there to be ashamed of, Mo. You did just fine. The carving is right on the money for the style and the color is great.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · February 27, 2010, 12:25:47 PM

Mongorilla , like Forty said it looks fine pard, you did a nice job on this, and I like the other trappings too, your gun looks like it fits well, thanks for sharing this with us.

tEN wOLVES

Gun Butcher · February 27, 2010, 12:32:06 PM

Great job Mo. Love the color. that seems to be my biggest hurdle right now.

cowboywc · February 27, 2010, 01:10:38 PM

Howdy Mo
Really fine job.
WC

Mogorilla · February 27, 2010, 01:37:18 PM

Thanks for the comments. This color is the Eco-Flo All-in-one Dye, Acorn Brown. I am Loving the Eco-flo stuff. The all in one is a thick gel. I wet the holster with a spray bottle, using a wool dauber put the color on, wiped it off a minute later. There was a streak on the back, wet it and wiped again. All good. I really recommend the Eco-flo dyes I have used.

Gun Butcher · February 27, 2010, 03:03:50 PM

What am I doing wrong with the eco-flo gel. Been trying to use the Antiquing and it always seems to come out way darker than I think it ought to. I have tried everything that I know( don't laugh I know thats not much) and it always gets real dark and muddy on me. Oh, its the saddle tan.

Mogorilla · February 27, 2010, 04:40:19 PM

I haven't used the antiquing version. I have great luck with the leather being damp. Definitely did some test pieces, I find some leather just takes it more than others.

Kid Terico · February 27, 2010, 05:46:01 PM

Mogorilla thats a darn nice job all the way around. KT

Arizona Cattleman · February 27, 2010, 06:13:27 PM

MO, nice jo, great lookin holster. GB, I use alcohol wipes sometimes to get the gel colors to lighten up some and blend them. Just my 2 cents. Try it on a sample.

AC