Black Background dye on a British Tan foreground

Chris’ Holster/Pommel. This is a one-off design made to match an existing saddle. The pouch and holster are based off patterns made for the JC Johnson Pommel bag while the side pieces (or connecting pieces) are based on a Main & Winchester design. The Main & Winchester design allows for a tighter, more specific fit to the horn. The laced area opposite the buckle is not simpl to connect the 2 halves of the bag. A very slight angle is built into this area which kicks the bag and holster forward providing greater clearance and comfort for the knees.

Elko. This is a modern carving design created to match a saddle.

Dark Brown Background on light antique background

Elongated Main & Winchester. These bags were created to be approximately 3” longer than the standard, period-correct bags. The additional length was incorporated as these bags were intended not only for horseback use, but also occasional use as an overnight bag and as a sample case.

Gun-engraved, copper rose. This is an intricate, modern design marked by intertwined stem and scroll work.

Solid sterling silver conchos and buckles by Dale & Kim Harris.

Havana

JC Johnson & Co. This “asymmetrical” pommel bag was recreated from a photo from “Cowboys & The Trappings of the Old West”. It has been altered as follows: The connects for the footman loops has been omitted as has the hole for the horn. The narrow side (connecting) piece fits in front of the horn of most modern saddles and is tied in place with the front saddle strings. Because there is no horn hole, the bag may also be tied behind the saddle depending on the wishes and intent of the rider. This bag can be had with 2 holsters or two bags or with holster specifically oriented for a particular way of carrying them (behind horn or cantle) as the rider wishes.

Antique Brown

This case was built for a Taylor Co. Breakdown ’92 Lever Gun with a 24” barrel. The interior of the case is built with 2 “baffled” compartments, sized so there is minimum movement of barrel and stock. There is no need for padding as the case is built very substantially of heavy strap leather and is fully lined. The lid has a “hinge” which allows for complete removal without loss. The handle is a handsome 4-strand braid over a heavy leather core. The case is handstitched throughout.

Burgundy

This large roomy bag is patterned on the portmanteaus that were in use from Colonial times on through to the late 1880’s. This one is built with rigid sides and is designed to carry a hefty load in a fairly compact space. We build this style of bag in two sizes. The large bag is approximately 18” wide x 9” tall while our medium bag is 151/4” wide x 8” tall. This one is shown with a rounded leather handle and with solid brass appointments. It is tooled with an Ocean Flame border but can be had with any of our tooling patterns.