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Myres Inspired
Sometimes history just needs to be repeated.
Classic gunleather is timeless, and while leatherwork in general brings me great pleasure, re-creating gunleather of yesteryear is my passion.
A recent post by bracebeemer inspired this holster. The first photo is the original Myres holster, the second is my re-creation minus the lacework.
A customer requested a custom display case modeled after this photo of what I believe to be a Myres case built for Charles Askins...
He provided the ammo block and screwdrivers. I based my carving pattern on classic Myres floral carving.
Thanks for looking!
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Dang fine work and that's a fact.
Keep it up.
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That is some fine leather work. Thanks for showing it.
What weight leather did you use on the case?
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04-20-2016, 03:22 PM
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That is some fine leather work. Thanks for showing it.
What weight leather did you use on the case?
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I used 10 ounce
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04-20-2016, 03:37 PM
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Are the letters stamped or hand cut? (on yours)
I know you said the original case is a picture but I was wondering if you know why there is stitching at both ends of the top? I don't guess you have a pic of the inside?
I love stuff like this.
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The letters are cut with a swivel knife and beveled. I believe the sides of the lid on the Askins case were stitched on, where as mine is one piece folded to form the sides. Here is an image from a Myres catalog...
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OK, thanks Doc. Nice job on the letters.
I've made a few boxes and I folded mine also.
Greg
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Timeless beauty.
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Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing them with us!
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Gorgeous work!!
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Doc, I actually prefer your "copy" - sans lacing - to the Myres original. As much as I love Myres holsters, I never warmed up to their style of edge lacing. Just a little over the top for my personal taste.
The box is also a fine item. I've got a carved one by Chas. Bluemel I need to get some pics of to share here.
Mark
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