LEFTY LEWIS BELL CHARTER OAK HOLSTERS My GREAT UNCLE.

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My GREAT UNCLE, world famous holster maker Lefty Lewis, founder of BELL CHARTER OAK HOLSTERS, is very alive contrary to what others may have reported. I am hoping this post here, and elsewhere, will get the word out. He has heroically fought cancer for the last two years. Despite the cancer over the past few years, strokes and heart attacks in earlier years, he has fought tough and will not quit. If your fortunate enough to know him, you understand the kind of man he is. A tough old cop, plain and simple.

Sometime ago, I have been told, that this quintessential collector of S&W revolvers (and many other firearms) was a vendor on this forum, and a contributor to it as well. So I thought this was a good place to correct the rumors that have circulated, according to our customers. Apparently, according to Lefty, he made many friends who are S&W collectors here.

I and a few other folks, keep BELL CHARTER OAK HOLSTERS running day to day, but make no mistake, Lefty is the maker, every single holster, every single belt or accessory has his hands on it, and his benchmark when finished.

For those of you who know him and have wondered where he has been, he sends his very best regards. Not in a hospital, but on his feet in the shop making gun leather. Thank you for reading, please pass the word along.

God Bless You All:
Elmo Jackson
 
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Glad to hear it - please give him my regards and let him know I used the Summer Heat he built for me just yesterday. :)
 
Elmo, Please send Lefty my best. I always enjoyed chatting with him and enjoying his great stories for the big city.

old bear
 
Welcome to the forum, Elmo. Lots of us had dealings with Lefty over the years. During my years in the holster business I referred a number of people to Bell Charter Oak for some of Lefty's unique designs and special purpose holsters, and had occasion to speak with him on the phone once.

Please relay my best regards, from one old flatfoot to another!
 
Glad to hear Lefty is still alive and working . I have bought a couple off Holsters from him and spoke with him on phone. There are not enough tough old cops like him around.
 
Elmo, that is GREAT news. I use one or more of his rigs everyday! Please give him my very best regards.
 
Great news! One of the best leather smiths out there.
 
Glad he is doing well. I hope you are paying attention and learning his skill. That is a true legacy.
 
Welcome to the forum Elmo, we're glad to have you in the ranks. Give Lefty greetings from me. I have a couple of his holsters that are carried daily. Great designs, very functional, and beautiful works.
Dave
SWCA #2778
 
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