badger Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Just finished this commission for a fellow Firefly fan. This is a replica of Zoe's rig from Joss Whedon's Firefly. The gun is the original hero Mare's Leg used in the show. It's a substantial rig, about 7mm thick all over. The fore end clip was interesting to figure out. The inert cartridges are 45 Long Colt, the originals were 44/40 cal. The buckle was cast from the original and I copied all the dimensions over. It's as close as I can make to an exact copy. What do you think Tasha? Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildland Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I'm a huge Firefly fan and love to see others as enthusiastic about it as me. The piece is beautifully crafted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Doesn't anyone remember Steve McQueen in Wanted Dead or Alive? You did a great job on the latest version of a classic firearm Dave Edited April 12, 2009 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 12, 2009 David, Zoe's gun and holster rig are a deliberate homage to Josh Randall's. Joss Whedon says it's his favourite gun, ever. Cheers, Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2MadJacks Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Doesn't anyone remember Steve McQueen in Wanted Dead or Alive? You did a great job on the latest version of a classic firearmDave Hey David, Thats exactly what I was thinking when I saw this rig. I was a bit to late for the original run of the show. But thank god for Netflix, I've seen em all now. Man I love westerns. To bad ole Steve isn't with us anymore, he made some good ones. And Badger, Thats some excellent work. really like to worn vintage look it has. Very impressive and thanks for shaing, James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I loved that show Dave. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG Leather Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Simply this is my favorite gun and holster of all time~~~~~~ Living in CANADA unfortunately leaves me in a predicament that I am unable to holster this type of firearm legally and is unable to be fired anywhere in CANADA except at the gun range (where you can not holster a firearm nonetheless). This is the only reason I would love to live in the USA..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhall Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Nice work Badger I Liked that show as well! I have Lever guns in .45LC and .44-40 both are great fun to shoot,if they were not so damn exspensive I would cut one down LOL.Did y0u see the post by our Cananadian neighbor...God Bless America,Please let your elected reps know how important your 2nd Amendments rights are to You! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 What retains the rifle apart from the bottom clip? Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Tony, It's a chopped Rossi 92, Winchester clone. It has a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver block. The ring slips over a hook at the top of the 'slab' section and the spring clip retains the fore end. If you walk around with it, you need to tie it into the clip with a thong, just to be sure. Gina Torres wore the rubber stunt version in the rig more often than not. Much lighter Cheers, Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) The whole rig looks great! I loved both shows. And if you are interested in obtaining a mare leg - check out: http://www.jbcustom.com/mares.htm There is also a picture of a couple of holsters for it. Cheers! Edited April 12, 2009 by Studio-N Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Badger, Count me as a Firefly fan also. As others have said it's a nice job and a very good vintage look. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Tony,It's a chopped Rossi 92, Winchester clone. It has a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver block. The ring slips over a hook at the top of the 'slab' section and the spring clip retains the fore end. If you walk around with it, you need to tie it into the clip with a thong, just to be sure. Gina Torres wore the rubber stunt version in the rig more often than not. Much lighter Cheers, Badger Thanks, Karl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Just finished this commission for a fellow Firefly fan.This is a replica of Zoe's rig from Joss Whedon's Firefly. The gun is the original hero Mare's Leg used in the show. It's a substantial rig, about 7mm thick all over. The fore end clip was interesting to figure out. The inert cartridges are 45 Long Colt, the originals were 44/40 cal. The buckle was cast from the original and I copied all the dimensions over. It's as close as I can make to an exact copy. What do you think Tasha? Badger I think it's GORGEOUS. How did you do the distressed effect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveBrambley Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Nice work, Karl! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys. The original had a colourful and varied past which included being in many TV shows and movies. After Firefly, the original holster rig finally ended up on 'Deadwood'..... until I rescued it. They'd cut the belt section down by about 11 inches and moved both strap billets, losing the four-bullet stash on the front, and sanded all the original surface off to make it look 'older'. All the original stitching marks were still there, so I made the pattern for this replica by 'restoring' the original, but only on paper. I drew it all out and put everything back where it was supposed to be. It uses a lot of leather, being fully lined Tasha, the distressed effect is done by making a 10% wash of Fiebeings dark brown oil dye and dappling the surface with it. The darker colour is artists acrylic black paint, let down with water and sponged on. As it started to dry, I removed selective areas of paint by rubbing with a damp sponge to simulate wear. The liner is straight oil dye, dark brown. Skidmore's and a carnuba wax finish. When thoroughly dry, I gave it all another a good coating of carnuba wax and a brisk rubdown. In many ways, it's a better quality piece than the original. The fittings and billets are all sewn to the outer. The liner is completlely smooth. Yes Ray, this piece was sewn on the 'Pilot' Cheers, Badger Edited April 13, 2009 by badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted April 13, 2009 How did you make the bottom clip Badger? Is there metal in there? Thanks, Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Art, The clip is a galvinised steel pipe clamp from the hardware store. It's one of the 'U' shape clamps with a right angled foot at each side on the bottom to screw to the wall. The first foot is bent back and hammered completely over to make a safe, rounded end. The other end is bent straight to form an extension of the clamp body with a mounting hole in it. I measured the clip and cut and sewed a leather sleeve for it. I cased the sleeve and worked it over the clip, then boned it down. The clip is secured through the outer leather and internal 'slab' (A heavy piece of leather, cased with very hot water to make it stiff) with a thread-locked Chicago screw. It emerges through a slot in the outer. Cheers, Badger Edited April 13, 2009 by badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted April 13, 2009 That replica is awesome Badger!! Love it, looks very true to the original that you show in the pics with the girl. Great job, I'm jeaolus!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks Tom, It was fun figuring out the colour scheme. I think it turned out pretty well. I just got a call from a client asking me if I can make a Blade Runner holster for him. It's open fronted with an internal spring clip.....that's a challenge! Cheers, Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted April 13, 2009 Yes Ray, this piece was sewn on the 'Pilot' Glad to see 'Biggles' is earning his keep, Karl. Just let me know if you ever want to bring him back... R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 13, 2009 No chance mate Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted April 14, 2009 that's freakin' sweet Karl! Let's see that Skin-Job stamp on there. I so want that rifle too. -Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks Andy, The stamp is actuallythere, under the strap billet. As for the rifle, please refer to my answer to UKRay Cheers, Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilrays Report post Posted May 5, 2009 My hats off to you! You did a fantastic job! Lilrays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
