I have been looking for a rig to hunt with my scoped M29. For whatever reason it seemed harder then it should. I had finally settled on an inexpensive nylon rig as it was the best I could find for what I considered reasonable money.

Today at the OGCA show I came across this holster and knew I had to buy it. It is marked "Ted Bayne" "Maker" "W. Branch MI". It is very thick leather, at least 3/8" thick, and lined with a softer grade leather.

I tried to Google the name, but it doesn't appear this gentlemen makes holsters for a living. I have found reference to him making custom saddles as well as reconditioned tack.

The buckles threw me at first, I don't think I have seen them used on a holster before. I now think they are buckles used in horse tack. It has multiple adjustment points, and at this time I am not sure exactly where I want it to ride. It looks like it could hold more scope then I have on my gun.

The leather tooling seems very well done to me. I would have been pleased with this as a plain holster, to have it tooled is just icing on the cake.

Regardless, I feel lucky to have found this. I hope the deer take notice of how fine I am dressed next deer season.

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Dave