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Another carved Threepersons-style

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Here is another Tom Threepersons-style holster, hand-carved in the original pattern (based upon Threepersons' personal holster, made about 1920).

This one is for the 4" N-frame Smith & Wesson revolvers. Holster is made of 8-oz. Hermann Oak, lining is 3-oz. smooth calfskin, welt is 9-10 oz. (seam is 1/2" thickness). Finished with neatsfoot oil followed by Fiebing's Bag Kote and acrylic sealant.

The carving was done by a very talented artist who does these for me (and my customers interested in the recreation of the original style and pattern).

Guaranteed not to embarass the gentleman (or lady) wearing a highly-decorated Smith & Wesson revolver to a nice Texas barbeque party!

Next post on the Threepersons' style: I am now completing an order for two matching carved Threepersons-style holsters for S&W 2-inch J-frame revolvers, commissioned as a Christmas present by a gentleman for his wife and daughter. Now, I'm thinking about how much money I wasted on jewelry at Christmas for all those years!dunno.gif

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Ray,

Very impressive holster. Ol' Tom would have been proud to wear that one to a Sunday BBQ.

Randy

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Ray,

Very impressive holster. Ol' Tom would have been proud to wear that one to a Sunday BBQ.

Randy

Randy:

Thanks for your compliment. This holster design was about 40 years old when I was born, now I have 9 grandchildren and a great-grandson. I claim no credit for the design (Mr. Threepersons designed it himself, if the history is to be believed, and it was produced by S.D. Myres Saddlery for him); nor do I take any credit for the excellent carving work (done for me by a very talented artist).

I will take credit for coupling the very well-known, and widely produced, Threepersons-style holster with the original carving pattern, based upon his original holster. I don't know of any other maker doing this, although dozens have made holsters in this style over the past century or so.

I take a great deal of pleasure in delivering each of these holsters to a customer who values the traditions and influences that have made this one of the most successful holster designs in history. I especially enjoy recreating the original carving pattern (although I cannot do this personally, I have commissioned this work to be done by artists whose skills will rival any that existed in El Paso, Texas during Mr. Threepersons' life).

As to Mr. Threepersons himself: well, he was known for cornering the cattle rustlers who murdered his father in a saloon and killing them all, after which he served with the Northwest Mounted Police and shot down a few bank robbers, then went after a couple of bad actors in the northwest territory during which he and his partner were forced to abandon their horses and proceed on foot due to heavy snow; his partner was killed in a gunfight, so Mr. Threepersons continued alone, carrying only weapons and subsistence, subsequently laying ambush at the cabin of the bad guys and laying them out. Later, Mr. Threepersons returned to the US, serving as a police officer and detective in San Antonio and El Paso, Texas. There were several noted shoot-outs, with Mr. Threepersons walking away from each incident. Mr. Threepersons also served as a Customs Officer and Deputy US Marshal, as well as serving in the US Army during General Pershing's punitive raids into Mexico during the early 20th Century. He volunteered for service in France during WWI, but was not called up for that service.

Tom Threepersons was offered a contract by Hollywood movie producers, but declined because he didn't like them very much. A very interesting man, with a very interesting history, and a holster design that became the standard for American law enforcement throughout the 20th Century, and still popular into the 21st Century.

Very interesting history on this design, and I enjoy making the original style and carving pattern available to those who share the interest.

In short, I have made many hundreds of holsters, but I truly enjoy recreating the original Threepersons-style for those who appreciate it.

Best regards.

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