New holster for an 1860 Army

Smokey Dave · July 31, 2021, 01:33:40 PM

Recently got my 1860 Army back from Mike, after having him Goonerize it. This gun has become the real star of my collection. So I decided it needed a new holster.

I used 9oz veg tanned for the outside, and butter soft calfskin for the lining. The black dye is my homemade vinegaroon. All the stitching is by hand. The tooling is just a simple border with a meander in it, from a tool I made myself. I included a stitched in toe plug on this one. It's a simple design with a little flair. It goes nicely with the rest of my rig.

Coffinmaker · July 31, 2021, 01:51:18 PM

SWEET

Professor Marvel · July 31, 2021, 04:53:08 PM

Beautiful holster Dave!

Marshal Will Wingam · July 31, 2021, 06:08:55 PM

Looks great, Dave! The meander makes a good border for it. Nice work.

Smokey Dave · July 31, 2021, 06:12:03 PM

Thanks fellas.

Rube Burrows · July 31, 2021, 11:45:11 PM

Sure is a beautiful pair. Simple, to me, is always my preference.

Jubal Starbuck · August 01, 2021, 04:11:22 AM

I really like your holster, good color, style and design, Could you show us a close up of the meander tool you made?

Major 2 · August 01, 2021, 07:03:18 AM

elegant

Cliff Fendley · August 01, 2021, 07:34:59 AM

Nice work and kudos for including the toe plug, things like that are the extra touches that make one stand out

Smokey Dave · August 01, 2021, 12:32:48 PM

Thanks for all the Kindly words fellas.

Quote from: Jubal Starbuck on August 01, 2021, 04:11:22 AM
I really like your holster, good color, style and design, Could you show us a close up of the meander tool you made?

I will get a picture of the tool and post it, soon as I get back home later today.