Members JWheeler331 Posted May 14, 2021 Members Report Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) Recently got an original Colt 1877 and decided it needed a holster to compliment it so I made this for it. Fully suede lined to be soft on the nickel finish on the Colt. It was made in 1883. Thanks for looking. Edited May 14, 2021 by JWheeler331 Quote
Members sbrownn Posted May 14, 2021 Members Report Posted May 14, 2021 Nice looking holster. If I were sewing it, I probably wouldn't pull the stitches so tight. I especially like the rounded edges. What did you use to do that? Quote
Members JWheeler331 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Members Report Posted May 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, sbrownn said: Nice looking holster. If I were sewing it, I probably wouldn't pull the stitches so tight. I especially like the rounded edges. What did you use to do that? Thanks for the advise. What rounded edges are you talking about? I used a number two edge beveller on the edges if that is what you mean. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 14, 2021 CFM Report Posted May 14, 2021 I'm droolin!!!! The holster is awful nice too lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members JWheeler331 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Members Report Posted May 14, 2021 56 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: I'm droolin!!!! The holster is awful nice too lol. Thanks Chuck. The 1877, while prone to breakage, has long been a gun I have wanted. I prefer blued guns over nickel and stainless but it came with lots of reloading stuff for it and was just too good to pass up. Everything functions as it should also. Quote
Members sbrownn Posted May 14, 2021 Members Report Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, JWheeler331 said: Thanks for the advise. What rounded edges are you talking about? I used a number two edge beveller on the edges if that is what you mean. I thought it looked like some of the edges had been rounded as well as beveled but I guess not. Quote
Members JWheeler331 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Members Report Posted May 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, sbrownn said: I thought it looked like some of the edges had been rounded as well as beveled but I guess not. The edges on the strap have a rounded appearance but that is mostly from the crease line I made as a border. Quote
Lobo Posted May 15, 2021 Report Posted May 15, 2021 43 years making holsters and I don't remember a single request for the Colt Lightning or Thunderer models. I was ready, though! My collection includes an original Colt Lightning model that came to me via the estate of a long-time employee of Colt, reportedly assembled using parts left in stock during the 1930s Depression years. The serial number on the frame indicates 1902 production, but none of the other parts are numbered, indicating to me that the back story is likely to be true, especially with the original owner having been employed in the Colt factory for many years. The Thunderer .41 caliber was reportedly William Bonney's personal favorite (Billy the Kid). The Lightning model .38 was the standard issue revolver of the Washington DC metropolitan police, back in the day. Quite a few made, but relatively few remaining in serviceable condition. They are a bit delicate and replacement parts are impossible to find. I have fired my Lightning, but only sparingly and using very light loads. Very nice job on the holster! Great design, period-correct, and very nice workmanship. Quote Lobo Gun Leather serious equipment for serious business, since 1972 www.lobogunleather.com
Members WyattEarp Posted May 15, 2021 Members Report Posted May 15, 2021 I would have made a border on the loop for a better result. But other wise it's a nice holster and I like your gun too. Greeting from Switzerland Jesse Quote
Members JWheeler331 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Members Report Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Lobo said: 43 years making holsters and I don't remember a single request for the Colt Lightning or Thunderer models. I was ready, though! My collection includes an original Colt Lightning model that came to me via the estate of a long-time employee of Colt, reportedly assembled using parts left in stock during the 1930s Depression years. The serial number on the frame indicates 1902 production, but none of the other parts are numbered, indicating to me that the back story is likely to be true, especially with the original owner having been employed in the Colt factory for many years. The Thunderer .41 caliber was reportedly William Bonney's personal favorite (Billy the Kid). The Lightning model .38 was the standard issue revolver of the Washington DC metropolitan police, back in the day. Quite a few made, but relatively few remaining in serviceable condition. They are a bit delicate and replacement parts are impossible to find. I have fired my Lightning, but only sparingly and using very light loads. Very nice job on the holster! Great design, period-correct, and very nice workmanship. Thank you. As a kid watching Young Guns 1 and 2 and as someone who loves western history I have always wanted a pair of blued 1877 Colts. Over the years I had chances to buy them but for one reason or another I didn't. When I found this one it was not exactly what I wanted but came with lots of reloading components such brass, bullets, dies, 2 bullet molds and the gun functions as it should so I jumped on it. 4 hours ago, WyattEarp said: I would have made a border on the loop for a better result. But other wise it's a nice holster and I like your gun too. Greeting from Switzerland Jesse I almost did but wanted to try a mix of old west and some styling from a Brill holster so I used a textured beveller around the edges and around the makers mark. Edited May 15, 2021 by JWheeler331 Quote
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