Archive for December, 2022

FIVE NEW HISTORICAL RIGS FROM CHISHOLM’S TRAIL

Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Chisholm’s Trail has just introduced five new gun rigs from historical examples and the famous book “Packing Iron.” They can be found under the first button “HOLSTER” page.

  1. MONTROSE, COLORADO ~ CH 12A
  2. THE PLAINSMAN ~ CH 31
  3. COLORADO SIX GUN ~ CH 89
  4. GALLUP, COLORADO ~ CH 99
  5. SWOPE, COLORADO ~ CH 100

CH – 12 A ~ MONTROSE, COLORADO

Holster made famous by maker M.E. French, of Montrose, Colorado. Unique style lends well to floral carving or basket weave. Often found with a Bisley Colt riding in it. Unlined with edge groove ~ $129.95. With lining add ~ $49.95. With floral carving and edge stamping add ~ 69.95.

 

CH – 31 ~ PLAINSMAN

A trim, double drop loop holster typical of the mid 1870?s with good access to the hammer & trigger guard. Will fit adjustable sight pistols such as the Ruger Black Hawks or normal single actions very well. Adapted from the book Packing Iron. With one line edge groove ~ $124.95. With one line stamp add $10. With basket weave or full tooling add $49.95. Lining adds $50. Available in any barrel length, straight draw or cross draw for any cowboy gun. Request a special pattern to fit an 1858 Remington conversion.

 

CH – 89 ~ COLORADO SIX GUN

A turn of the century holster found in a Flues, Colorado ghost town in 1919. A very different an distinctive look. The smooth flowing lines along the stitch line are really pleasing. Holster with one line edge groove ~ $124.95. Two inch gun belt with 2″ Clipped corner buckler, edge groove and 18 loops ~ $159.95. With one line stamp add $15 per piece. With basket weave or full tooling add $59.95 per piece. For lining add $59.95 per piece. Available in any barrel length for any cowboy gun. Antiquing and distressing add $59.95 per piece.  Special buckles available. See our buckle button. Pattern available for Colt SAA or small frame .38 Model P Jr. or .38 Special Stallion.

 

CH 99 ~ GALLUP

Original made in Pueblo, Colorado by S. Gallup. This company made holsters from the Civil War to the turn of the Century. Traditional high Western holster for an 1873  Colt SAA or Remington 1875 in 7 ½”. Holster with one line edge groove ~ $124.95. For edge stamping add $15. To line add ~ $59.95. To add floral carving or basket weave add ~ $59.95.

CH 100 ~ SWOPE

Early holster made by Charles Swope in Colorado. Double Mexican loop design for a Colt 1878 double action, a Colt SAA, or Smith and Wesson Schofield.  Can be spiced up with studs and or conchos.  Unlined holster with edge groove ~ $124.95. For edge stamping add $15. To line add ~ $59.95. To add floral carving or basket weave add ~ $59.95. For studs and conchos add ~ $29.95