Brushpopper Report post Posted July 21, 2022 After Jesse was shot, the guns and holsters in the house were confiscated by law officers. They were photographed at the time. He left this one in his bedroom. In fact, this rig still exists, in a private collection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted July 21, 2022 you nailed it! one of the best i have ever seen for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted July 21, 2022 I've seen these rigs and have always come up with questions as to why what was done, was done. Having made a rather exquisite replica, why do you think they didn't sew the bottom of the main belt? It just goes around the turn at the bottom of the buckle and then stops. Is there a reason for that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Reaper Report post Posted July 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, battlemunky said: I've seen these rigs and have always come up with questions as to why what was done, was done. Having made a rather exquisite replica, why do you think they didn't sew the bottom of the main belt? It just goes around the turn at the bottom of the buckle and then stops. Is there a reason for that? It appears to be a wide strap folded, helps cut down on the stitching and extra work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brushpopper Report post Posted July 21, 2022 Guys - it's a money belt. The leather is folded over and sewn at the top. Under the bar of the buckle, you can see a section of the belt that's cut away. Coins can be inserted into the belt there, then when the belt is buckled, the money can't fall out. In the 19th century, people needed a safe way to carry money. Most cartridges belt of the period 1870 to 1900 doubled as money belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted July 21, 2022 Great work! And workmanship. What weight is the money belt material? God Bless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted July 22, 2022 Stellar work! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted July 22, 2022 WOW! Nuff said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted July 22, 2022 Wonderfully done. Have been to the location where he was shot a number of times. Right around the corner in St. Joe, MO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted July 28, 2022 Nice work. Regarding the money belt, there are many examples in Packing Iron. The buckle end of the belt is not usually sewn, to make it easier to get the money (including notes) in and out. The tongue of the belt is passed through the slot and then the buckle, this closes the open end of the belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Report post Posted August 2, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 6:44 PM, dikman said: Nice work. Regarding the money belt, there are many examples in Packing Iron. The buckle end of the belt is not usually sewn, to make it easier to get the money (including notes) in and out. The tongue of the belt is passed through the slot and then the buckle, this closes the open end of the belt. Yeah - I always borrow that book from inter library loan - it’s been out of print forever; and goes for $150 - $200 on used book sites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brushpopper Report post Posted August 8, 2022 Early money belts - like Jesse's - were sewn around the end. Later ones were left open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWheeler331 Report post Posted August 8, 2022 Excellently done sir. Your skill is admired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
