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Offline Skeeter Lewis

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Jesse James rig
« on: April 10, 2021, 10:17:46 AM »
I made this from original photos. This rig was in his bedroom when he was shot. The design is incised with a stitch groover.

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2021, 10:22:13 AM »
I made Frank's rig (also from original photos) a few months ago.

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2021, 10:23:23 AM »
Very impressive. I am always amazed when someone can make something from a photo right down to the stamping and all.
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Re: Jesse James rig
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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2021, 10:36:17 AM »
This is a modern photo of the holster.

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2021, 10:38:42 AM »
Have always thought it was a nice looking holster.
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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2021, 11:56:52 AM »
Beautiful work, pard. You nailed it on both. Outstanding!

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2021, 09:22:51 AM »
 WOW!... looks like a museum quality exact replica.  :o
I always found it interesting that most old west cartridge belts have every available inch covered with bullet loops... most modern reproduction cartridge belts have 24 or less.

Incredible work skeeter... that is a lot of sewing on that belt




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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2021, 09:52:22 AM »
Great work, as always!
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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2021, 10:06:13 AM »
Very nice. I'd be proud to wear those rigs.
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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2021, 05:04:01 PM »
Awesome work Skeeter!
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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2021, 02:49:43 PM »
Thanks, pards!

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2021, 12:05:02 PM »
Question-I have made a couple of Slim Jims but they seem to be so high on the belt that the weight of the revolver is above the center of gravity (the loop on the back of the holster) and the holster wants to turn upside down. Everyone tells me I'm crazy but have any other folks experienced this issue.  We always show the front of a holster but the back- how the loop is attached- would be very helpful.

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2021, 10:21:55 AM »
Mine never put the pistol above the belt line. I like to get the rivet below the cylinder so as to not scratch or wear on it. They ride beautifully even when worn as a cross draw.


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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2021, 11:00:28 AM »
I do mine very similar to the Marshal.

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Re: Jesse James rig
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2021, 12:39:57 PM »
Thanks, those look good but in the posted photos it looks like the trigger cutout area is the same in the front and the back and the way the holsters are shown on the cartridge belts- they look like they ride a lot higher.  Hope I explained it right.

 

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