Full-on BBQ Rig

[Kansasgunner]

I picked up this belt and holster combination a couple of weeks ago. No idea who the maker is. The initials on the holster strap are I believe W E R. Maybe the initials of the maker, or the initials of who the rig was made for. It has 38 caliber loops, so a pre-war 38/44 with stags seems a good choice to fill the Texas Jockstrap holster.
All stitching appears to be by hand, so I am guessing it was made by a very talented hobby leather worker. The flower carving is well executed, as is the brown whip stitch on the holster welt. A nice sterling buckle set from Mexico holds it together. And the big plus is that it fits my 61 year old waist with room to spare. I am quite happy to have found this one.

 

[LPD256]

Sorry Tim. That's too nice. I'm staying away from you when we are at the same barbecue. My stuff is pretty mundane. Great score. Jh

 

[reddogs]

Very nice i wonder how many hours work go into some of these?

 

[M29since14]

Way too gaudy for my tastes, but I do appreciate the work that went into it. Looks to be in practically new condition! Hope you enjoy your purchase. Congrats!

 

[Babysitr]

Just cool to have it in your collection...

 

[.357magger]

Wow. Jealous.

It's a beautiful rig, regardless of the maker.

Thought about changing your name to make the initials fit?

Congratulations on your acquisition, it's magnificent imo.

Thanks for sharing it.

 

[SFC Rick]

Stunning. Great for Texas BBQ'S.

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[Rudi]

A fancy rig!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Make for one hell of a "boss" sheriff rig as well

 

[boykinlp]

I don't know how I missed this thread originally. That rig is amazing! It baffles my mind that someone could make something that special and NOT put a maker's mark on it. The buckle set is superb too. Thanks for sharing.
Larry