HOLSTER BEAUTY CONTEST?

[crazyphil]

Question about carving. Here, on the left, is section of a Ranger style
belt by Justin, that they say is Sheridan style carving.
2nd photo from the left is a holster made in Mexico. I don't know who
made it, but it looks kinda like Reyes work. Made in Mexico, I would
think it would therefore be an example of Mexican carving.
The question is what is the difference between Mexican carving and
Sheridan style carving?

 

[Chubbo]

LOVING the flap holsters!

KalamazooKid;
Who are the makers, of those great looking flap holsters, and what does the second holster fit?

Chubbo

 

[Narragansett]

A 1940's vintage H.H Heiser 2710, with a Gen 1 ,1927 Colt SAA. Inherited from my Great Uncle. i have the SD Meyers cartridge belt too. BUT, it has been a long time since I had a 29" waist

 

[Narragansett]

Not nearly as ornate as the spirit of this thread, but this holster was made for my Hi Power by a LEO friend about 45 years ago. He has long since passed, but the memory of watching him make this for me is a good one. Gold elk suede lined

 

[KalamazooKid]

KalamazooKid;

Who are the makers, of those great looking flap holsters, and what does the second holster fit?



Chubbo

The first is a felt lined Bianchi model 16L for a 6" medium (K) frame. I believe maybe 70's vintage?

The floral is a Heiser made for Buffalo Brand Sporting Goods around the early 50's according to the experts here. This one fits a 5" N frame.

 

[turnerriver]

Beautiful holsters ! Keep them coming.
This is one of my favorites, made by Capt. A.H. Hardy.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[-db-]

L. D. Turner was a maker out of Chattanooga, TN. I think he made some quite handsome holsters:

 

[bruce5781]

I think this is my only basketweave Myres. I have the lined belt that came with it.

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[rednichols]

Question about carving. Here, on the left, is section of a Ranger style
belt by Justin, that they say is Sheridan style carving.
2nd photo from the left is a holster made in Mexico. I don't know who
made it, but it looks kinda like Reyes work. Made in Mexico, I would
think it would therefore be an example of Mexican carving.
The question is what is the difference between Mexican carving and
Sheridan style carving?

Neither is Sheridan, which is characterised by circular layouts that you will see on Lawrences. Google will tell you all about the Sheridan style.

The term 'mexican carving' is Heiser's and his carvers were all Anglos as were Myres. They are all listed in various resources. I expect that the term was used to indicate the source of the style; which Mexico itself got from the Spanish; which Sam Myres pointed out came from the Moors.

The carving on Spanish saddles is magnificent. I've a big coffee table book that displays them and at some point I will scan a few from it n post them here for you.

Speaking of images have just received the images of Threepersons Colt from its private owner; and shortly will receive images from The Autry of his Colt that they hold. This will complete the set for the book, because already have images of his Winchester and his Triple Lock from their owner

 

[Walter Rego]

Gentlemen, there are some beautiful holsters shown here and excellent photography skills too. Here are a few from my collection. The holster with the Colt SAA is lined with calfskin, no maker markings but I suspect Mexican origin. The Eubanks with oak leaf carving is the only Eubanks I have ever seen with that motif. The Faust holster is also not often seen, the stamping pattern is unusual and the quality is every bit as good as a Lawrence from the same era.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Walter, those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

 

[JayCeeNC]

I've got some neat holsters, but not too many pretty ones.
This one is a bit unusual and looks pretty good.
Safety Speed Clamshell for a 6-inch K-38. Popular police holsters in Southern California back in the 60s and 70s.

 

[vipermd]

Holster Beauty Contest

My wife's Lizard and Ostrich with matching mag pouch.

 

[crazyphil]

Neither is Sheridan, which is characterised by circular layouts that you will see on Lawrences. Google will tell you all about the Sheridan style.

The term 'mexican carving' is Heiser's and his carvers were all Anglos as were Myres. They are all listed in various resources. I expect that the term was used to indicate the source of the style; which Mexico itself got from the Spanish; which Sam Myres pointed out came from the Moors.

The carving on Spanish saddles is magnificent. I've a big coffee table book that displays them and at some point I will scan a few from it n post them here for you.

Speaking of images have just received the images of Threepersons Colt from its private owner; and shortly will receive images from The Autry of his Colt that they hold. This will complete the set for the book, because already have images of his Winchester and his Triple Lock from their owner

Justin refers to that belt, in their advertisement, as Sheridan
style carving. I don't think they would lie in their ad. Probably
just didn't know better.

 

[boykinlp]

I have a few holsters that I think would fill the bill for this contest. Here is one of my favorites:

 

[rednichols]

Justin refers to that belt, in their advertisement, as Sheridan
style carving. I don't think they would lie in their ad. Probably
just didn't know better.

Agreed. This is Tandy's book on the subject, a Lawrence catalogue cover, a cut from a Lawrence belt:

 

[crazyphil]

Agreed. This is Tandy's book on the subject, a Lawrence catalogue cover, a cut from a Lawrence belt:

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Thank you for that Red. Does any other notable makers,
other than Lawrence, use the Sheridan style?
Remember this Lawrence? I sold it, but kept the picture.

 

[SAFireman]

Hometown favorite

Here is one that was made here in town. It is calf skin lined. Don't get too upset at the 1911 and it's rigging, it was mostly done to annoy a member here who was terribly averse to the open trigger style.

 

[tmont]

Here is a Myres for a 5" N frame.....sorry don't have any photos without the guns.

Wow. Now that is a beautiful rig. Thanks for sharing.

 

[crazyphil]

L. D. Turner was a maker out of Chattanooga, TN. I think he made some quite handsome holsters:

I like that Turner with the dog ear. Is he still
making holsters?