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Fed Ex just knocked on my door. What a holster! It was probably made in the 20s or 30s. Look at the detail. The spur strap style of keeper is like no other I have seen. I was going to use it, but it's going in my display case after I have seen it up close. It fits a 5 1/2 Colt SAA perfectly. Sorry for the excitement but these kind of deals are few and far between for me lately.
No makers mark, but whom ever the saddle-maker was, he knew his business. I have quite a few great items with no makers mark. I feel lucky that I started in this "Old West" collecting field in 1968 when a lot of the big money collectors only wanted Winchesters and Colt SAAs. I was a teacher/coach and the Colts and Winchesters didn't take long to get out of my budget. I'm lucky I have as many old ones as I do. The leather was only an add-on. Then when the leather started to catch-on they only wanted the marked ones. A couple of us looked for quality rather than always having to have a makers name. I have some gun leather, chaps, spurs etc. with great makers names, but I also, over the years, have picked up some great items that weren't marked that were over looked by the big money collectors. After "Old West Antiques and Collectibles" and "Packing Iron" were published those with no marks became prized more in the collecting field. Maker marked is always a plus but I have seen unmarked items sell for more than the marked ones if the quality and rarity are there.
Wow that is a beauty.....real nice. I would be interested in a modern version of that for hunting (sized to fit my Ruger SA of course)
Not intending to hijack or drift the thread but......since obviously you are leather collector what do you use to restore and preserve your holsters and what not?
Just curious because I have been using Lexol based on reccomendations by Doc O'Meara and I have been real happy with it but I always like to hear if there is something better.
Looks like a reliable retention device. I too love the old stuff. Only item I have is an old Bona Allen saddle. Wrote them after getting it, found out that my particular saddle was first made in 1919, and in 1929 they started serial numbering their products. Mine has no serial number. Just wish it still fit me! As a youth, a 14" was great... with a wider spread now, it's a might cramped in that seat! $30 in 1966 was a lot, but it was an excellent quality saddle, even if the rearing bronc & rider on the stirrup leather was a little over the top!
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
Excellent holster, I would like to see a couple more pics
showing the top with the flap open, toe and seam.
BTW I think I have that same blanket.
Jay
KI6WZU
NRA member
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty.'"
--President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
“Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner”
I decided a long time ago, for me, the only thing I use on leather is a good quality saddle soap. If it needs a little color I use regular shoe polish mixed with it. I have not done anything to this holster. You just turn the knot and lift the strap. I will try and post more photos later. I'm leaving this afternoon for West Texas to hunt some hogs.
Just noticed you made it back to the forum after your hunt.
Any chance of getting more pics of this holster?
Thanks,
Jay
KI6WZU
NRA member
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty.'"
--President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
“Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner”
Saw this made up the page again, and had to add, if you like SAAs, holsters, spurs and old west stuff, you probably like boots also.
Eat yer hearts out, I just spent part of the afternoon in Paul Bond's shop in Nogales, AZ. Was going to just pick up a new pair of their Stock Cowboy Work Boots, but alas, none in my size. Picked out a new pair of boots. Good thing I've got a couple of months to finish paying for 'em tho'! Had a pair there that I thought'd fit, but... boy, they were just a little too tight, and for someone that likes TIGHT boots, that's sayin' something. www.paulbondboots.com
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93
There is a fine line between hobby & obsession! AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
Griff, never had a pair of Paul Bond boots but would sure like to. You know as we get older our feet seem to get wider.
bsaride, here are some more photos. Sorry I for got to follow through.
KI6WZU
NRA member
"When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty.'"
--President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
“Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner”
My "work boots" (I'm a school teacher) for the last eight years has been a pair of James Leddy of Abilene boots. They are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned, but at $800 for the next pair, I doubt I'll do it again.