Was re-reading one of Joseph Rosa's books on Hickok...he says James Butler drew his revolvers....."QUICK"  

I like the angled loop on the pilot's holster.

Quote from: Coffinmaker on Yesterday at 08:55:36 AM  Somehow, I never imagined empty Black Powder cans or kegs as having any value other than scrap.  I would however, be willing to part with some sheckels for an authentic 18th or 19th century Naval Powder Keg as used on period warships.  Preferably full???   

I had a movie prop Oak Powder Keg (empty though)
The label read Hazzard Powder Works
Sadly it was consumed in my Green Rm/ tack Rm.(Barn) Fire in 2012.

Quote from: Coffinmaker on Yesterday at 09:35:07 AM  Wheeeeeeeeeeeee Hiccup 

My current 1911 is a Kimber.  I hate to admit, I haven't shot it enough to even break it in.  Still stiff as outside laundry in February!!  Just don't get it out enough.  Gotta work on that, I do.

That holster on eBay is certainly intended for an auto-loader.  Whether 1911?? could go either way.  However since the peddler doesn't seem interested in customer relations, I'd be prone to skip it in any event, though it is pretty close to the one in the Tin Type with the Stearman.

My exact thoughts. no tickey no washy
'sides it is a bit dry and checked
It is very close, I just stumbled on it, surf'n' eBay
I've had the Pilot's photo awhile though...

   Wheeeeeeeeeeeee Hiccup 

My current 1911 is a Kimber.  I hate to admit, I haven't shot it enough to even break it in.  Still stiff as outside laundry in February!!  Just don't get it out enough.  Gotta work on that, I do.

That holster on eBay is certainly intended for an auto-loader.  Whether 1911?? could go either way.  However since the peddler doesn't seem interested in customer relations, I'd be prone to skip it in any event, though it is pretty close to the one in the Tin Type with the Stearman.

   Somehow, I never imagined empty Black Powder cans or kegs as having any value other than scrap.  I would however, be willing to part with some sheckels for an authentic 18th or 19th century Naval Powder Keg as used on period warships.  Preferably full???   

   Hey The Fire 

I don't have the slightest Idea.  Nadia Clue.  The only sorta accurate speculation I can submit:  Wild Bill DID NOT carry a pair of Navy Pistols in some silly cloth Sash.  No way.  There aren't lots of Tin Types depicting his Holsters neither.  I would suspect a pair of Slim Jims.  Now:

PLUS ONE for Cap'n Redneck.  Absolutely.  I'd vote for correctamundo on all counts.

I must also report, I have been completely unable to interview anyone who actually observed our hero in the flesh.  No-one has stepped forward to share their knowledge.  Shamefull.

Sure looks like a 1911 style.

A little Skidmores and good as new.

Well, maybe not quite that good. 

Good catch, I think you are right...