Bucks Saddlery?

[Crossdrawnj]

Does anyone have info on this leather maker? They list a John Wayne rig in Gunbroker. Thanks.
Crossdraw

[FEATHERS]

Howdy,I have a book on Johne Wayne,in it, it lists his gun belt maker as John Bianchi,one of his most sought after belts is the Model 100 Duke's Special.Check out www.frontiergunleather.com Feathers

[outrider]

Did you see the prices on that belt....$325.00..is a little high for such a simple gunbelt (unless it includes the holster). 

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[Crossdrawnj]

I read somewhere that Bianchi has, at one time, made a holster/belt for the Duke too. A friend has the JW set in Bianchi's Frontier catalog. I was surprised how thin the holster leather was. I was expecting something a little heavier. The belt was very soft suede.  I was going to order one from Bianchi, but this has changed my mind. Buck's e-mailed me and stated he uses 10oz. leather for the holster with a 8oz. lining. Pretty substanial. Many of his holsters and belts are listed on Gunbroker (search under John Wayne). Don't get me wrong: the Bianchi was a nice set. I started using his products when I entered law enforcement in 1977 and did so until I retired.  I just thought his # 100 was beefier.
Crossdraw

[JB Books]

Buck's Saddlery holsters and belts are made just like the originals used by John Wayne in his movies! I have tried many different makers and none can hold a candle to Buck's Saddlery!! 

[Skeeter Lewis]

18 ounces is much too thick for a period holster. For modern quick-draw, though - fair enough.

[Crossdrawnj]

This is interesting: I started this thread 5 years ago. Anyway, Bucks makes some very nice leather. The Duke style holster is closer to the original than the Bianchi, but Bianchi's web site states it is re-creation of the original. I have both: one for a 4 3/4" (Bucks) and a 5 1/2" (Bianchi). I am pleased with both of them.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Welcome to the forum, JB. Looking forward to your posts.