Members Warren Posted April 2, 2009 Members Report Posted April 2, 2009 Hey guys, long time no see! Have been very busy so I've just been reading new posts as I get time. Thought everyone would like to see this so here it is. I had already posted this holster last year when I finished it, but the pictures aren't in the post anymore and I finished the belt just in time for Christmas. I just now got my son to get them off his camera for me, so I'm posting them 3 months late. Go figure! I think the belt and holster look good together. And before anyone asks there are 44 cartridge loops all sewn individually by hand. Took me two full days and my hands hurt for two more days after the fact. Hope you like 'em. Warren Quote
Members analogphotographer Posted April 2, 2009 Members Report Posted April 2, 2009 Very nice job,it appears that you folded a single piece of leather to make the main belt thicker as i only see one stitch line.Is there a reason for that or was it just for looks. Quote
Members TexasJack Posted April 2, 2009 Members Report Posted April 2, 2009 I really like the looks of that! Clean lines - something that could really be put to work. Nice job!! Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted April 2, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted April 2, 2009 WARREN...........VERY VERY NICE. Quote Luke
Members Warren Posted April 2, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Very nice job,it appears that you folded a single piece of leather to make the main belt thicker as i only see one stitch line.Is there a reason for that or was it just for looks. Yes, it is one piece folded over. It is a recreation of a money belt that would have been popular in the 1870's. Most people carried gold and silver coins of various denominations in them. If you look at the close up picture of the buckle you will see a slot cut through both layers of the belt. This lets the billet come through and close off the open end on the belt so that your money can't fall out. It was one of the best ways to keep the pickpockets at bay, just not a very convenient to carry all of your money. Would have been hard to get to each time you needed it. Thanks for the comments guys! Glad you like them. Warren Edited April 2, 2009 by Warren Quote
TomSwede Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Awsome gunrig!!! Love the rich lustrous look you got on the leather. Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members badger Posted April 2, 2009 Members Report Posted April 2, 2009 Nice job Warren! I really like it. Karl Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted April 2, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted April 2, 2009 Warren ,just by chance have you tried filling the Gun Belt with 1/2 or Silvers Dollars just to feel the weight that an old cowboy might have carried One time. Quote Luke
Members Talfuchre Posted April 2, 2009 Members Report Posted April 2, 2009 If I saw a dude wearing that... I would have to run and wait till after sundown! I fear he knew how to use it! TF Quote
RawhideLeather Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 Very nice! One of the nicest examples of the Mexican double-loop style I've seen! I especially like the flare between the loops. Looks unique to me and could only add to locking the holster in place I would think. Richard Quote
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