Chisholm’s Trail HOMEPAGE | Old West Gun Belts, other cowboy gear

Here at Chisholm’s Trail we produce all our Old West gun belts and cowboy gear from original historic pieces or period patterns from vintage sources. Many items we make are similar to examples found in the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City, The Gene Autry and Cody Museums. Others are from the pages of the book “Packing Iron”, “Tombstone – The Guns and Gear”, and similar great collections of the American Cowboy, featuring Old West gun belts.

just one of the many magazine covers and books featuring Chisholm's Trail Leather Od West gun belts and other cowboy gear.

Chisholm’s Trail Old West Leather can directly trace its roots to Jesse Chisholm who blazed the first famous cattle trail North out of Texas. A.K. Soellner, who is a descendant of Jesse, has visited many of the old leather & saddle shops in the West and has learned “Sheridan Carving” from K.C. Krueger and some of the other current masters. He learned leather working skills from John O’Rourke of Hartsell, Alabama who is one of the best leather crafters extant.   This is why his craftsmanship on his Old West gun belts is rare and of high quality.

Volumes of valuable advice have also been graciously shared by Will Ghormley, one authentic craftsman. Alan has recently been personally trained by the world famous John Bianchi, Holster Maker to most western movie stars from John Wayne to the present day. Donna grew up in Peabody, Mass., the town called Tannery City. Her father made his living by tanning leather and her mother colored leather for the Kirsten and later the Lawrence Leather Company.

***NEW*** DON’T FORGET TO VIEW THE “BUCKLE” BUTTON FOR OUR PEMIER “GUNSMOKE”(c) FINISH BUCKLES. MAKES THE NICKEL LOOK LIKE IT DOES ON A HUNDRED YEAR OLD COLT SAA.

ORDERING IS SIMPLE AND EASY for Old West gun belts and other cowboy gear : 

We do not believe in the “shopping cart” concept. We prefer to talk to our customers in person and provide input. However, we can do some items over the internet if you wish. Please feel free to contact us anytime reasonable “Atlanta” time. Call (678) 423-7351. Or send us an e-mail and we will call you. 

An unlined holster or tapered gun belt with 18 cartridge loops and an edge groove = $99.95
One line of edge stamping =$104.95.
For double line stamping that makes an (S) type edge design= $114.95.
Finally for full coverage stamping such as basket weave or tri-lobe holster =$134.95

Belt =$149.95.
For color stain in tan, brown or black add $10.00.
Final finish can be either natural, semi-gloss, or gloss, hand rubbed saddle finish.
Let us know if you want leg ties or hammer thongs added.
Please include $15.00 for shipping and handling for up to two pieces.
For more than two pieces, include $20.00 shipping handling.
There will be additional charge if special shipping is requested. 

***NOTE ~ ALL GUNS COURTESY OF LOCAL COLLECTORS AND GUN SHOPS***

Please enjoy looking over the photos on this site. Notice the various types of edge stamping, holster and Old West gun belts and designs so you have an idea if what you might want when you call. You may “click” on any photo to view an enlarged photo. Our special focus is on clean neat even stitching and smooth finished edges. You can call and leave a message any time, but we are available most evenings. Saturday we will be in the shop working on your holster and gun belt. We believe in the personal touch and will enjoy discussing any new project or design with you. If we have not made it before we will make it anyway. I’ve lost count, but I know we have over 150 different patterns for the Old West gear we make and are adding new ones each week. I hope you will enjoy owning one of these contemporary originals as much as we do making them. If your order is other than what we have in stock, then it will be a special order. Please allow 8-10 weeks for assembly and delivery for these custom orders.  ***NOTE ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE***

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