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The shoulder rig became particularly popular at
the end of the 19th century. As civilization encroached on the raw
frontier, keeping a weapon out of sight while in town became a priority
for both lawman and unruly alike. Period-correct models laid the
gun straight up and down under the armpit and proved difficult to
access. Ours are styled for the period but are very slightly canted
forward and provide both excellent concealment and access to the
weapon. Field Thumb BreakBritish Tan Roy's Field Break Sunset & Furstnow Border This holster provides excellent protection and retention for a weapon in the field. The holster is essentially the same as Roy's Field Holter (see 6th holster on this page) By customer choose, this one is configured with open rear sight. The holster can be had with an integral shroud to protect your rear sight if desired. Shown here is one of our classic borders. We can do this holster (plus matched belts, slides and other accessories) in any border, geometric or carved design shown on the website.
Borderstamped ThreepersonsLight Mahogany ThreePersons with Thumb Tab Furstnow with Repeating 9's Border The legend says that Tom Threepersons cut the pattern for what was to become the Threepersons style of holstert from a soda can. He asked Tio Sam Myers of SD Myers Saddlery if it could be made. It was an instant hit and forever changed the gunleather landscape. This is our version, one of many that we make based on the original cut Myers perfected. It is equipped with a thumb tab which retains the pistol securely and does doeble-duty in keeping the moveable rear sights on revolvers such as the Ruger Blackhawk & Single 6 and the S&W J,K & L frames from getting banged around. (There are many ways to skin this cat. We illustrate other "systems" to protect rear sights on other holsters below.)
Cecil ThreepersonsAntique Brown Classic Three Persons Arizona Tulip No Noose Neal While the name we have given this holster seems misleading -- there never was a Cecil Threepersons -- we are merely following a western tradition of associating names and ownership. In short, the fellow who asked us to make this for him is named Cecil. (It works for us!) This is a quintissential Threepersons style. The safety strap is secured with a button stud which we prefer over snaps for simplicity and longevity. The kangaroo-laced main seam is not standard is an option. The main seam can be stitched if you prefer it that way.
Hamley Shoulder RigLight Mahogany Standard Old-style Shoulder Rig. Hamley Geometric with repeating 9’s border Figure of Eight (concealment) this shoulder rig is similar to the one shown above with the exception that it has a less-contoured pouch. It is also tooled with a border surrounding a "checker pattern". this was a very popular style of tooling at the turn of the 1900's. You still see remnants of this style of tooling in our modern basketstamp patterns
Longridge Kelly’s Skeleton RigChocolate Skeleton Rig Elko Leaf Figure of Eight (concealment) The skeleton rig made its appearance towards the very end of the 1800's.This particular one is built on the same lines as the traditional turn-of-the-century models with the exception of the sterling appointments on the spring and the boot. (Traditionally, these areas were unadorned.). The carving pattern is also more modern than would have been the case on a rig from this era. While this is a handsome and showy rig, we would not recommend it for active participation in SASS or CAS shooting events as the sturdy spring necessitated for this sort of construction makes the rig slow for re-holstering the pistol. However, if you like gathering points for style… this rig definitely says: “In your face!”
Roy's Field Holster
British Tan Roy's Field Holster with Ranger Belt Huntington Floral with Repeating 9's Border Main Body: Repeating 9's and Doc Martin Vine Border Billets: Huntington Floral We have always maintained that when you have completed your day out in forest or field that you should be able to hang you gunleather on a peg or over a chair and enjoy some memories. This holster is that pretty! But don't let appearances fool you. This rig is Field-hand tough! Roy's Field Holster varies slightly from our standard holsters mostly from the cut at the throat and toe. The top of the pouch is cut so that the trigger guard is fully-enclosed for protection against brush and debri. The moveable rear sights are protected by an integral shroud. The combination of safety strap and shroud works particularly-well with the N-Frame revolvers which tend to have a wide, bulbous hammer that tends to hang up a thumb tab. The toe on this one is open by request. It can be had with a stitched-through toe or even with a toe plug. MOOSE VALDEZ Chest Rig
Black Valdez Chest Rig Oak Leaf with carved Moose insert Valdez
The Valdez chest rig is characterized by 1" straps throughout it's harness. The wider straps allow for attaching a slide for extra ammo or a knife sheath if you prefer wearing overalls or coveralls in the field.It also has a moveable shoulder "pad", useful for easing the weight of a heavy revolver when in the field. Initial adjustment is by chicago screw and buckle. once fitted, it is very easy to resize for more or less clothing by buckles alone. The revolver is held in place with a thumb tab over the hammer which also does double duty in protecting moveable rear sights. Bear VALDEZ Chest Rig
Black Valdez Chest Rig Elko Leaf with carved Grizzly Bear insert Valdez
This version of our Valdez chest rig is shown as a close-up. It varies form the one above only in the model of revolver fitted, color of hardware and in tooling pattern. All else is identical.
Leaf & Scroll Spider RigBlack Horizontal-Carry with Trigger Break Leaf & Scroll Floral Spider Among shoulder harness designs, this one deserves a great deal of respect. it is versatile and can be had in endless combinations including one that positions the weapon in the same manner as a chest rig would! It is stable and, with the wide straps, exceptionally comfortable. The holster on this rig is equipped with a trigger break. It was actually designed for the J-Frame Centennial which has no hammer and which is impossibleto retain with a conventional thumb break. The weak hand side is equipped with a set of dump pouches. There are numerous other options. The hardware on this particular one is a combination of stainless steel and hand-engraved sterling silver.
Dakota Doc Martin Huckleberry Rig
Havana with British Tan Liner and Loop and Brass Spots & Mexican Peso Concho Dakota Doc Huckleberry Dakota Doc Martin Border with brass spots within tooling Huckleberry
Our Huckleberry harness is very similar to our Nueces chest rig. The chest strap is a bit wider and the holster is suspended in a slightly different manner. Positioning of the holster is similar to the Nueces. The holster on the Doc Martin varies radically from standard model chest rigs in that it is presented as a slim jim with a Texas jock strap style loop.
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