Going Cavalier

[James K2020]

Recently picked up a Colt Open Top replica imported by Taylors called 'The Cavalier". This is my 4th Open Top and it was calling to me. It did come with a very mediocre holster that did not fit well, so I felt obligated to make one.
I wanted to make it unique to the gun, so I Googled images of "Cavaliers" and got either a really despicable Chevrolet from the 1980s or pictures of mounted cavalry men from the Middle Ages carrying long swords. I thought a long sword on a long holster might be the ticket.
Printed out a pic, transferred to mylar, then etched and carved onto a leather pattern I made. Nothing elaborate or detailed but I think matches the revolver pretty well. Fits like a glove. Thanks for looking.

 

[Roverguy]

Awesome holster! Is that metal in the white or is that a nickel finish?

 

[James K2020]

Awesome holster! Is that metal in the white or is that a nickel finish?

Nickel

 

[Roverguy]

Great combination! Enjoy.

 

[bannockburn]

Love the nickel plated Open Top as well as that sweet black holster!

They're a perfect pair; meant for each other!

 

[armoredman]

I was just looking at that revolver at Midway last night - how do you like it? Very nice rig, sir!

 

[James K2020]

I was just looking at that revolver at Midway last night - how do you like it? Very nice rig, sir!

I like it very much. Shoots great. Only complaint is that the barrel is very hard to remove because the little frame pins were also nickeled, and the added thickness makes a difference. I may need to sand the nickel off. Other than that, it's a real pleasure.

 

[James K2020]

A few more pix of the process I used. Thanks again for your comments.

 

[James K2020]

 

[.45Coltguy]

That is a nice holster you made. Very nice. Goes perfectly with your open top. Excellent work.

 

[armoredman]

Simple and elegant, very nice work, sir.

 

[entropy]

When I think Cavalier, I think wheel lock pistols in saddle pommel holsters..... but that's a nice holster for the open top SA.

 

[old lady new shooter]

You did a beautiful job.

Use it in good health.