Old Model 7.5" Ruger Vaquero Holster

[JWheeler331]

I recently picked up an old model Ruger Vaquero at a gun show and of course it needed a holster made for it. I wanted something that resembled an original 19th century period holster that is in the Packing Iron book on page 105 (See Photo) but not an exact copy so I came up with this. 

 

 

 

 

[chuck123wapati]

oh yea that is nice!! 

[Doc Reaper]

Holsters cool, but I really like the pistol that goes in it

[JWheeler331]

On 9/24/2022 at 8:21 AM, chuck123wapati said:

oh yea that is nice!! 

Thanks. 

On 9/24/2022 at 1:27 PM, Doc Reaper said:

Holsters cool, but I really like the pistol that goes in it

Thanks and Yeah, the Vaquero just had to come home with me. I really liked the look of it also. 

Edited September 26, 2022 by JWheeler331

[Burkhardt]

Are those just stacked mules foot that you used for the stamping? It's amazing the different ways a stamp can be used for different designs. Looks good.

[PastorBob]

Nice work.  Love the unique pattern around the holster.

[JWheeler331]

10 hours ago, Burkhardt said:

Are those just stacked mules foot that you used for the stamping? It's amazing the different ways a stamp can be used for different designs. Looks good.

Yes it is. It was not my first intention to do so on this holster but I did not like the design I first had there so I changed it up. Its not as clean as I would like but I was going for more of a 1870s-1880s saddle shop look so it worked. 

 

Here is a stacked mules foot that I did on a pair of holsters and spur straps that are a little bit cleaner.  

2 hours ago, PastorBob said:

Nice work.  Love the unique pattern around the holster.

Thanks PastorBob

[Burkhardt]

I struggle getting the spacing right on doing them on vine work, I would butcher something that long. Looks good.

[JWheeler331]

On 9/27/2022 at 1:50 PM, Burkhardt said:

I struggle getting the spacing right on doing them on vine work, I would butcher something that long. Looks good.

Thanks.