Dodge City double rig

The holster is basically a copy of the first one I made from this pattern. Turned out real nice. Took some effort to make the colors match. Probably should've taken some with the loops loaded but I was in a hurry to get it out the door.

 

That is simply gorgeous!

 

Nice approximation of the original one-piece
designs so popular in the 19th Century. The
sewn on front loop allows for a stiffer leather
no doubt.

 

Man! You really make amazing things for us to oogle and drool over. Another masterpiece!

Stay safe.

 

How much would you charge to make somebody one of those rigs @CraigC ? That is simply stunning!

 

I found how to make the emjis come up so here you go.

 

That is Museum quality work. I have never seen better. I'm guessing possibly you have a collection of older, classic holsters? We would love to see some of them!!

 

Stunning.

 

An art masterpiece. You are gifted.

 

Holy crabcakes! Between the pistols and the leather, this is so NSFW

 

Awesome.

 

Thanks all, for the kind words!

A double rig like that is in the neighborhood of $480 plus tax and shipping. Right now I'm having a hard time getting good hides and have had to pause my custom orders.

I actually don't. Most of my leather is from the last 20yrs or so. I have several pieces from Chuck Burrows, a couple from Will Ghormley and Rick Bachmann and a bunch from El Paso Saddlery.

 

Perhaps one of the most interesting 19th
Century holsters and made in the last one
is the so-called Texas Jock Strap.

The wonderful Purdy Gear made such a rig.

And very notable, movie star Gary Cooper
wore one in such films as Along Came Jones,
Vera Cruz, High Noon and Man of the West.
This holster was coupled with a plain no bullet
loops belt which he wore through many Westerns.

Very sensible rig as a townie could be well
armed with his Colt and 6 or 8 spare rounds
in a vest pocket, actually easier to get at
and use if a reload ever was needed
which was doubtful to never.

 

The only vintage holster I have is a floral carved George Lawrence Texas Jockstrap. I need a picture of it.

 

WOW! Those are unbelievable!

 

I always get excited when I see @CraigC has posted pictures of a new old-west holster set.

....most excellent, as always CraigC.
Well done!
You're a master craftsman.

 

Wow, beautiful work! Excellent work.

 

Craig, if you find a source for good hides I'd be interested in one of your Dodge City holsters for a USFA 4-3/4" single action. Send me a PM if such a thing is possible down the road.

Dave

PS: I'm still getting compliments on the cross draw Slim Jim you made for my S&W 2000 Schofield. (smiley face goes here)

 

I'll have to double check Ghormley's pattern pack to see if they go that short on that pattern. It 'may' have to be made for a 5.5".

The S&W's make for some of the best looking holsters possible.

 

You do some purty work Craig.

 

CraigC

Your Dodge City double rig is most definitely artwork in leather times two!