CARVED AND LACED HOLSTERS

Kansasgunner · Jan 15, 2022

Pretty cool buscadero rig with a very nicely laced holster. Initials appear to be W E R. It fits 4" N frame and has .38 caliber loops. I got this one from Joe Ashman @ Ashmans Pioneer Market in Filmore, UT.

bamabiker · Jan 16, 2022

Wow there is some beautiful leather in this thread.
Here is the only 2 I laced. The first was for my Father's M19 and I used the floral pattern he used on a purse for my Mother many years ago.
The second is just one for my M27.

turnerriver · Jan 16, 2022

A VL&A marked Heiser holster for the Colt pocket auto.

Regards,

DevilDog72 · Apr 25, 2022

Late to party as usual. My humble offering.

Model 10-8 · Apr 25, 2022

All of them are quite Fancy. Thanks for the pictures.

LPD256 · Apr 25, 2022

Crazy Phil-Every time I see that black Eubanks holster I picture it in my mind with a Ranger belt I have and a pre-10 or pre-18 birthday gun I'm privileged to own. It's awesome. Thanks again for sharing.

Llance · Apr 25, 2022

Phill any time you feel a need to pass along one of your fine holsters fit for a 6" M-57 give me a holler and I'll kindly accept it as a Christmas, birthday, Halloween, Easter, just because you're a fine fella, present.

Way back in my youth when I had a starter leather crafting kit from Tandy Leather, I made a simple uncarved wallet and used the lacing provided with the kit. I showed it to my mother, and she said in a disappointed voice: "Humph, single overlap lacing is about as interesting as beige paint, do something that shows your own talent." So I stripped out the lacing and did a double overlap. Now when I see a simple overlap I think; Humph beige paint. Mind you, every one of the holsters shown here are more beautifull than any I'll ever own and I like them all. My mother's words still pound in my ear.

turnerriver · Apr 26, 2022

Since the thread is still hanging around-
A.H. Hardy holster with a pre-war M&P.

Tio Sam Myres' son Dale had a company that sold Mexican made holsters like this one.

Regards,

DevilDog72 · Apr 26, 2022

turnriver.... that dark brown Texas Jock Strap holster is really nice. Suits me to a T

boykinlp · Apr 26, 2022

Here is one of my favorites that I own. The pictures show the lacing well.
Larry

Kansasgunner · Apr 27, 2022

I think I've posted this pair of Heisers before. 5" N frame and 2" J frame.

boykinlp · Apr 27, 2022

Kansasgunner said:
I think I've posted this pair of Heisers before. 5" N frame and 2" J frame.

Tim, I must have been asleep at the wheel, because I sure don't REMEMBER seeing that little one! But then again, you probably did show it........I probably "liked" it and replied.

Just a case of old timers. If you should ever want to pass that one along, please let me know.
Larry

DevilDog72 · Apr 27, 2022

boykinlp said:
Here is one of my favorites that I own. The pictures show the lacing well.
Larry

w o w beautiful holster

digi-shots · May 3, 2022

I'll add this Tex-Mex combo..

65Whelen · May 3, 2022

lestert357 said:
Absolutely agree! My contemporary William Brown Buscadero Rig…….

If that doesn't get you juices flowing, wow!!!

.357magger · May 4, 2022

My humble offering is by an unknown maker, circa 1930s, elk lined for the Colt 1903/1908.

And a 1940s Eubanks stamped and laced full flap for the S&W 6 inch K frame.

.357magger · May 4, 2022

digi-shots said:
I'll add this Tex-Mex combo..

Your piteado holster is outstanding. I'm on the lookout for this style for a pre war 1911 I've acquired. You see a lot of this style in photos of well heeled Villaistas from the Mexican Revolution.

Thanks for sharing yours.

The aquave lacing and stitching can deteriorate faster than leather and really nice older examples are something special imo.

Glenn54 · May 13, 2022

There are some great looking holsters in this thread. Is there a company or individual that still makes holsters similar to these?

LoboGunLeather · May 13, 2022

Glenn54 said:
There are some great looking holsters in this thread. Is there a company or individual that still makes holsters similar to these?

That has become a major challenge.

Leather carving is an art form that requires years to develop, and few ever perfect the art.

The lacing work is also an art form, but requiring a much different set of skills and perfected technique.

Those who master the carving art, and those who master the lacing art, may or may not be the same people who have the abilities to visualize a holster design and bring it to completion as a functional piece. There have been a few individuals who have mastered all of these arts and skills, but they are rare examples of talent.

Total of 43 years in the business, 34 part-time and 9 full-time. Tens of thousands of products delivered to customers in all 50 US states and 33 other countries. I like to think that I contributed a little bit of innovation and created some improvements, but I don't claim to be in the same category as the true masters of these arts. When I needed floral carving I hired good people for that work. Never found a skilled lacing person, and I know enough about it to admit that I'm not that guy.

Great post! A credit to the masters of the craft.

Glenn54 · May 13, 2022

If you're still making holsters, would you consider making one for me? The revolver is a S&W 66 Combat. I just found your website.

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