lawandorder
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Finding a true craftsman who has the knowledge, skills ,willingness and time to repair vintage holsters has been a challenge.
As with all of us who have a fondness for quality vintage leather we sometimes pick up examples of these old works of art that have not spent their life in a sock drawer. Those that have been in the arena of life, often used by Lawmen of long ago. In that arena they may have picked up a nick or a tooth mark in their finish or a worn, maybe broken strap. The holster is too nice to retire to the junk heap and with skill some leathers makers possess the appreciation of history to bring them back.
One of the best is Doc Barranti who's zip code may be in PA but his heart and soul are somewhere in the American Southwest.
Doc agreed to take on the job of repairing 3 old holsters of mine, 2 for 3 inch Ks, a floral Myres and an unmarked floral tooled with Brill attributes that came out of Amarillo. The third is an example of one of the better quality holsters makers south of the border, Casa Zia's for a J frame.
Doc did an outstanding job on the old "tres veteranos". They are ready to go back to work but since they have earned their rest maybe only on special occasions.
You can depend on this gentleman to do a great job with any of your leatherwork.
Thank you Doc!
As with all of us who have a fondness for quality vintage leather we sometimes pick up examples of these old works of art that have not spent their life in a sock drawer. Those that have been in the arena of life, often used by Lawmen of long ago. In that arena they may have picked up a nick or a tooth mark in their finish or a worn, maybe broken strap. The holster is too nice to retire to the junk heap and with skill some leathers makers possess the appreciation of history to bring them back.
One of the best is Doc Barranti who's zip code may be in PA but his heart and soul are somewhere in the American Southwest.
Doc agreed to take on the job of repairing 3 old holsters of mine, 2 for 3 inch Ks, a floral Myres and an unmarked floral tooled with Brill attributes that came out of Amarillo. The third is an example of one of the better quality holsters makers south of the border, Casa Zia's for a J frame.
Doc did an outstanding job on the old "tres veteranos". They are ready to go back to work but since they have earned their rest maybe only on special occasions.
You can depend on this gentleman to do a great job with any of your leatherwork.
Thank you Doc!
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