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I was asked what holster I would make for my USFA Henry Nettleton, this was my first thought. I started to do a plain black military pattern but just couldn't do it. I've wanted to try this pattern for a long time but always dreaded the trial and error involved in designing the flap. I took design queues from both military and civilian versions. Sam Browne button instead of the usual keeper. The stamping pattern from page 74 of Packing Iron. I didn't really like the way the pattern on the original turned the corner at the top of the throat, so I used a rosette to facilitate the turn in the pattern. I had to wait until the holster was assembled and wet formed before I could finalize the design of the flap and stamp it out. Now that I have a completed pattern, the next one will have a more natural flow from the flap to the pouch. Chestnut brown with some aging effects. Decided to do a sewn toe plug as well. It turned out pretty good.
Page 74 of Packing Iron.
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December 04, 2021, 03:03:15 AM »
Nice work I like it, very cool how the grain in the leather tends to mimic the grain pattern in the grips.
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December 04, 2021, 05:04:44 AM »
That is a really nice job there, and looks like it is straight out of Packing Iron. Well done!
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December 04, 2021, 08:36:46 AM »
I have looked at that holster in Packing Iron and wanted to try it many times but haven't yet. Yours turned out beautiful. Nice job. The half flap holsters are a thing of beauty to me.
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December 04, 2021, 09:35:51 AM »
As we have come to expect from you Craig, you work is beautiful and functional. Well done!
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December 04, 2021, 11:15:12 AM »
Beautiful, Craig. I like the rosette you used for the turn along the top line. Great job on the flap.
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December 04, 2021, 04:55:41 PM »
Nice work. Which tool did you use for the curves?
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December 04, 2021, 05:34:17 PM »
Nice work Craig. Like them, I have several from Stan Dolega at Wolf’s Ears.
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December 06, 2021, 08:58:00 AM »
Nicely executed on the design and the toe plug is a nice touch. Toe plugs are a final touch and a must on certain styles. It should almost be against the law to make a Meanea Cheyenne style holster without a toe plug.
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