New Holster: 1805 Harpers Ferry Flintlock Pistol.

[Littlef]

Here's my latest Attempt.  I feel like. bit by bit. I'm refining my process.  But I also feel like for every issue I resolve, I make different mistakes.  This will be pretty fun to carry at the range.  Let me know what you think.

[chuck123wapati]

that is a cool design indeed. 

[fredk]

dang, boye, that is nice. Very clever way to get around the flintlock

[Littlef]

15 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

that is a cool design indeed. 

Thank you very much sir.  It was difficult finding the right balance of retention and not have it flopping around, with the exposed lock.  

 

[Littlef]

7 minutes ago, fredk said:

dang, boye, that is nice. Very clever way to get around the flintlock

Thanks Fred!!  The welt gives it a lot of needed structure with the cut out for the lock.  That took some playing around with.

[fredk]

I've been reading up on early guns; Its hard to believe that these pistols, with barrels up to around 14 inches, were 'pocket pistols' Your belt holster would have been really appreciated back then

[Littlef]

22 minutes ago, fredk said:

I've been reading up on early guns; Its hard to believe that these pistols, with barrels up to around 14 inches, were 'pocket pistols' Your belt holster would have been really appreciated back then

yea, the 1805 HF was primarily a Horse pistol, issued to dragoons, and later Cavalry.  It was also issued to the navy, where is probably remained in an arms locker the majority of the time.  But... its definitely a boat anchor once you have it on your person.  Same would be the case for any arms of the time.  Lots of steel.

[Bert03241]

Beautiful Holster Is it a St. Paddies Day Special?

[Bawarrior]

Nice work, you pic are outstanding, we are able to see lots of details that you have done. Thanks for sharing

[Littlef]

4 minutes ago, Bawarrior said:

Nice work, you pic are outstanding, we are able to see lots of details that you have done. Thanks for sharing

Thank you very much.  I take my photos with a 50mm Macro lens, and I shoot from a tripod.  I find stuff in the photos that I didn't even see when I was making it, lol.