Members mattsh Posted October 6, 2011 Members Report Posted October 6, 2011 Frank ---- Nice rig. I like the "aged" ivory grips, looks good. Quote "Courage brother, do not stumble, though thy path be dark as night: There is a star to guide the humble, trust in God, and do the right. Let the road be dark and dreary and its end far out of sight. Face it bravely, strong or weary. Trust God, and do the right." - General Norman Schwarzkopf
Members Josh Ashman Posted October 6, 2011 Author Members Report Posted October 6, 2011 Good Job Josh. I am a huge John Wayne fan and I love this rig. What did you make the belt out of and did you reinforce the single layer behind the bullet loops or did you just leave it as a single layer? Thanks Matt. The belt is a 7-8 oz apron split I use for "mule hide" horn wraps and it's folded around a piece of 5 oz belly leather. The finished belt is 3/8 thick yet very flexible and feels like it'd be comfortable to wear. The laced bullet loops go through the 5 oz belly. Quote
Frank Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks Josh. I appreciate it. The close up photos did help out a great deal. Matt, glad you like the grips. I thought they were fairly befitting when taking photos of the rig. I think I paid $40 for them through Western and Wildlife Wonders. Frank Quote Never argue with a stupid person. They'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!!
Members Dwight Posted October 6, 2011 Members Report Posted October 6, 2011 Personally, . . . I think everyone should have a "Duke" rig. I researched mine as best I could, . . . from what I was told, he liked a closed bottom, . . . and that the belt was also a money belt. Hence, . . . my version: May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Josh Ashman Posted October 7, 2011 Author Members Report Posted October 7, 2011 Personally, . . . I think everyone should have a "Duke" rig. I researched mine as best I could, . . . from what I was told, he liked a closed bottom, . . . and that the belt was also a money belt. Hence, . . . my version: May God bless, Dwight Dwight, that's a very fine "Duke" rig. I agree with you that everyone should have one and hope to make one for myself soon. Best regards, Josh Quote
mlapaglia Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) If you had been at the auction this weekend and had more than $77,675 you could of had an original. From the movie El Dorado owned and worn by the Duke. FYI the $77,675 was just for the belt, I couldn't find out what the holster went for. Doesn't it make you want to reach for the saddle soap and oil to save that rig? Edited October 9, 2011 by mlapaglia Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
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