California Pattern Holster

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  • Опубліковано 20 січ 2025
  • Hand tooled and stitched holster for an 1860 colt army percussion cap pistol cast metal non-firing replica.
    The tooling pattern and holster style are reminiscent of what might have been known as the California Pattern Holster from the mid 1860's.

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  • @robertlangley258
    @robertlangley258 6 років тому +2

    I agree, absolutely beautiful holster. No wonder they cost so much lots of work by a professional. I won’t ever bitch about the cost of one made like this again, thank you for sharing.

  • @drakkaritshan6273
    @drakkaritshan6273 5 років тому +2

    Greetings, simply the best with the simplest techniques in this beautiful work of art, congratulations and thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  • @pistolpeek10mm
    @pistolpeek10mm 5 років тому +1

    You are a master at your craft. Love how period correct they look.

  • @josephagnello9335
    @josephagnello9335 7 років тому +1

    Thank you,Sir,for your wonderful videos.Beyond words can say.Watching them is like being in a beautiful valley setting surrounded by
    mountains and listening to nature speak.

  • @saxman7131
    @saxman7131 7 років тому +5

    Gorgeous. Thanks for showing the stitching. I'm new to saddle stitching and I always set down my needles and awl. Now I know how to hold it all.

  • @davidisraeldiaz5283
    @davidisraeldiaz5283 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for yhe video, I make my own gun holsters and this video gave me good tips, I already have made about 150 gun holsters and some I have given as presents for Christmas.

  • @drspaseebo410
    @drspaseebo410 5 років тому

    Pure craftsmanship ~ a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
    .

  • @SmashTactics
    @SmashTactics 2 роки тому

    I love your videos. I wish you did more

  • @joselacera8716
    @joselacera8716 6 років тому +1

    MR. AGAR THIS IS ANOTHER AMAZING WORK OF ART THANK YOU GOD BLESS

  • @aek764
    @aek764 8 років тому +13

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @poppadragon2006
    @poppadragon2006 4 роки тому

    Awesome work. thanks for sharing! I have to make a holster similar to this one and this is the perfect guide.

  • @zed332l
    @zed332l 6 років тому

    Always nice to see a Master Craftsman at work....

  • @tomkilcullen5421
    @tomkilcullen5421 4 роки тому

    Very nice work,great tutorial. Thanx for sharing. Blessings on ya my friend.

  • @8626John
    @8626John 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work!

  • @fjimenezbotello
    @fjimenezbotello 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful and amazing work, many thanks for share.

  • @TheUnclefester13
    @TheUnclefester13 6 років тому

    You always no a Craftsman by his tools. That is a work of art.

  • @asclark0970
    @asclark0970 8 років тому

    What a wonderful holster. You don't amazing leatherwork. glad I found your channel

  • @desertflower66harney
    @desertflower66harney 6 років тому +2

    Great to watch. I'm in the process of deciding to go full-on leather work or just keep dabbling with small stuff.

  • @josephprocopio2930
    @josephprocopio2930 6 років тому +2

    That deserves the name "Masterpiece"

  • @mariaschoen6925
    @mariaschoen6925 6 років тому

    Beautiful work!!! The Patience and skill amazing!!!

  • @anthonyvenish1755
    @anthonyvenish1755 3 роки тому

    really very nice, just started with holsters

  • @pattreadwell6149
    @pattreadwell6149 6 років тому

    Worth a lot of money even more now good work

  • @fordfan3179
    @fordfan3179 3 роки тому

    What's in the gallon jug? (20:40) Couldn't make it out.

  • @silvermineleather
    @silvermineleather 7 років тому

    Very nicely done, thanks for your vids.

  • @thangasaravanan
    @thangasaravanan 6 років тому

    nice gun and your work speechless

  • @noed.martinez9358
    @noed.martinez9358 6 років тому

    Beautiful holster

  • @JWheeler331
    @JWheeler331 3 роки тому

    Very nice.

  • @wankata1509
    @wankata1509 3 роки тому

    Hallo,
    what is the name of the tool you use in the video from minute 4:55 to 5:05 and where can I buy it? Thank you and many greetings from Germany!

  • @hafidlanasri2671
    @hafidlanasri2671 5 років тому

    artistic job .Thank you.

  • @martinromeroperalta1939
    @martinromeroperalta1939 6 років тому

    gracias maestro por tu paciencia al enseñarme, gracias

  • @marcodellacqua15
    @marcodellacqua15 Рік тому

    For those wondering, the book is "Packing Iron - Gunleather of the Frontier West" by Richard C. Rattenbury, considered the bible of western gun leather.
    Unfortunately it is out of print, and expensive on the used book market.

  • @rickwhetstone4687
    @rickwhetstone4687 Рік тому

    Where can I find that carving pattern?

  • @chardhin9185
    @chardhin9185 8 років тому

    Impressive. Thanks for the video.

  • @tackmantoo
    @tackmantoo 4 роки тому

    would you tell me where you got the single action replica you used in your video Hooks leather and tack

  • @kenhouse8683
    @kenhouse8683 Рік тому

    What oz. Leather do you use for your holsters. And what type awl do you use. I've tried to sharpen it but man Oman does it not want to go through the Leather

  • @rickwhetstone4687
    @rickwhetstone4687 Рік тому

    Where did you get the carving pattern? What tool was used fo the double lines?

  • @АлексейАлексей-м2ш

    Что за масло на двадцать второй минуте Вы используете?

  • @joaobarulho9124
    @joaobarulho9124 2 роки тому

    Fantástico trabalho, para uma arma fantástica.

  • @veo3576
    @veo3576 6 років тому

    C'est du super boulot félicitation

  • @kenhouse8683
    @kenhouse8683 Рік тому

    Would like to know what creaser you are using or if anyone knows where I could get one.

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  Рік тому +1

      It’s from a set of three I got from ranch2arena.com… www.ranch2arena.com/products/030516-fk-russell-tool-group

    • @kenhouse8683
      @kenhouse8683 Рік тому

      @@agarfrance9272 thank you very much , witch one do you use to go over your flowers, I've been trying every witch way to do what you've done but no way .your are an inspiration thank you

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  Рік тому +1

      It’s the one called the DB double beveler

    • @kenhouse8683
      @kenhouse8683 Рік тому

      @@agarfrance9272 thank you very much 😊

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  Рік тому

      I’m sorry, my mistake, the one used on the flowers on this holster is the BB header blade.

  • @groseillegrowa3659
    @groseillegrowa3659 6 років тому

    Beautiful ...

  • @stevendee2831
    @stevendee2831 8 років тому +1

    I tend to make my California pattern and more with a high back to keep the pistol grip off the skin.

  • @nickt4207
    @nickt4207 6 років тому

    Great piece. My only suggestion is to add a liner to the inside. You don't want the rough backside of the leather rubbing against your gun. Suede lining would make it even fancier.

    • @markgoostree6334
      @markgoostree6334 3 роки тому +1

      Suede picks up and holds too much grit. Smooth cow hide is best and can be cleaned/re-oiled as required. Lined is very good for the gun, for sure. This is a really good looking holster.

  • @farmergirlify
    @farmergirlify 8 років тому +2

    That's amazing

    • @benjaminmarin243
      @benjaminmarin243 8 років тому

      espectacular,que trabajos tan hemosos hace Señor

  • @blackpowdershooter44
    @blackpowdershooter44 8 років тому

    Great work!!

  • @fernandozuluaga7395
    @fernandozuluaga7395 Рік тому

    Gracias 👍

  • @mreb1863
    @mreb1863 3 роки тому

    What oil finish did you use?

  • @John76220
    @John76220 7 років тому +1

    hi sir, what's the thickness of the leather you use on this video, it seems quite thick.

  • @lukeallison1182
    @lukeallison1182 6 років тому +1

    I'd love to know where you get your leather from

  • @Sokeresa
    @Sokeresa 5 років тому

    Sir awesome work! I just wished you didnt skip as much of the carving part, that was the best

  • @billyhellmaker
    @billyhellmaker 8 років тому +1

    What is the double line tool you are using at 5:05?

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  8 років тому +2

      It's a Horseshoe Brand Tool (Jeremiah Watt)
      Part of a set of three called the HSBT-Russell Tools
      www.ranch2arena.com/russeelltool.html
      By the way keep up with your videos, I've been watching them.

    • @billyhellmaker
      @billyhellmaker 8 років тому +1

      I was on his site and asked them if that was theirs (no idea how I found it) but now I want one! Great work and thanks for watching my little leather vids!

  • @mantaship
    @mantaship 6 років тому

    What type of hammer is that? Gorgeous by itself with the etching...

  • @MG-he9yf
    @MG-he9yf 4 роки тому

    Love your work, what size & type of thread do you use on your work?

  • @mojah1
    @mojah1 6 років тому

    I'm speechless

  • @andrewjones2318
    @andrewjones2318 6 років тому

    Is it an original revolver

  • @WOMPITUS
    @WOMPITUS 7 років тому

    Outstanding! What fibbing she product was that he put on at the end?

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  7 років тому +1

      Pure Neatsfoot Oil

    • @WOMPITUS
      @WOMPITUS 7 років тому +1

      Thanks! I just made my first holster. It turned out so much better than I ever imagined it would. I saw a video where a man used olive oil instead of neatsfoot. That's what I did cuz I had some on hand and the color tone is the same.

  • @MeanJohnDean
    @MeanJohnDean 6 років тому

    We're is your mark?

  • @thediscoman2001
    @thediscoman2001 5 років тому

    That mint a dying art as machines are taking over carnt beat hand-made u should be very proud

  • @chapiit08
    @chapiit08 8 років тому

    Do you apply water with ammonia to the edge?

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  8 років тому +2

      I've never heard of using ammonia, on this piece I just used water, sometimes I use saddle soap and sometimes some beeswax rubbed on.

    • @chapiit08
      @chapiit08 8 років тому +1

      Water with just about 5% of ammonia stiffens leather once dry.

  • @chtiphilou59
    @chtiphilou59 4 роки тому

    Perfect

  • @ScCountry420
    @ScCountry420 6 років тому

    Hey how can I get you to make me a holster?

  • @G56AG
    @G56AG 6 років тому

    Commonly called a "Slim Jim" holster. An authentic 19th century design, although fancied up a bit.

    • @notfeedynotlazy
      @notfeedynotlazy 6 років тому +1

      It's authentic for the 19th centuy to routinely "fancy up" stuff quite a bit.

  • @nickhdeep6leatherworks338
    @nickhdeep6leatherworks338 8 років тому

    Really nice work. What kind of thread do you use? .

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  8 років тому +1

      I think I used 5 cord linen on this holster, at about 8 stitches per inch

  • @SandrinoC.
    @SandrinoC. 8 років тому

    great work master! did you use on the holster just neatsfoot oil?

  • @nogawa-unane
    @nogawa-unane 6 років тому

    素晴しい腕前です!美しい・・・。

  • @Th3Sabator45
    @Th3Sabator45 7 років тому

    you sell these right?

  • @stevendee2831
    @stevendee2831 8 років тому

    nice .

  • @dlkravcov1973
    @dlkravcov1973 6 років тому

    SUUUPER 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @uniform1313
    @uniform1313 6 років тому

    Why wouldnt this carry any 1860 Colt with the same barrel length real or not? Also you need a cigar in that ashtray bud..

  • @marcelocosta7453
    @marcelocosta7453 8 років тому

    Muito bom.

  • @knallis.hjemmelading
    @knallis.hjemmelading 6 років тому

    Wow

  • @sveinholmstrm5679
    @sveinholmstrm5679 6 років тому

    You are god 💪

  • @cluek9780
    @cluek9780 2 роки тому

    Fascinating work, tho the design misses the *retension (purpose) at the bottom-rear of the trigger guard. It’s important to understand and accommodate the USE of any design- before making it LOOK good.
    Your use of edging tools in carving gets yours waaay past the (typical, even stereotyped) leaf-scroll “cowboy sht” of most carving!

  • @СергейПушкарёв-ш5х
    @СергейПушкарёв-ш5х 5 років тому

    Надо сделать под свой поджик 👹😁

  • @PaulDurfey-lj9cf
    @PaulDurfey-lj9cf Рік тому

    You don't tell us what you are doing. You never discuss anything

  • @TomEJSawyer
    @TomEJSawyer 6 років тому

    The background really ruins this piece, along with the pear shading. Try to evenly strike the backgrounder tool to get a consistent flow rather than having so much differing levels of depth. For the pear shader, follow the curves of the leaf down the stem to add flow and life to the piece.

  • @hamm6035
    @hamm6035 5 років тому

    You have serious skills but if this was to instruct a person you missed the mark. So we settled 2 things. You are highly skilled. 2nd. your video was about watching you work, no explanations, no hint of what most of your measurement came from or how it effected others. You left us hanging.

  • @drahthaar4
    @drahthaar4 8 років тому

    "1860 colt army percussion cap pistol cast metal non-firing replica.".......What a shame! .....Waist of leather and very good work!

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  8 років тому +21

      The pursuit of art and excellence in craft is never a shame.
      Nor is the pursuit of excellence in spelling.

    • @jrgenfriborg3508
      @jrgenfriborg3508 6 років тому

      It`s perfekt for this work, then the Real thing in wen Don. I love it.

  • @philiproland9700
    @philiproland9700 7 років тому +2

    In these non speaking videos it is tough to learn anything

    • @agarfrance9272
      @agarfrance9272  7 років тому +3

      Sorry Philip, they're not mean to be tutorials, just inspirational. There's a lot of people better than I that you could learn from.

    • @CS-vg1dt
      @CS-vg1dt 6 років тому +1

      Philip Roland I find Mr France to be very informative and inspirational. He is being very modest saying there are others that are better teachers. There are a number of true craftsman teaching for free on UTube what it took me years to learn by trial and error and wasted materials. I would like to thank Mr France for taking the time to make a video of his work so l can look over his shoulder and glean from his work. Thank you Mr France, keep up the great work.

  • @JWheeler331
    @JWheeler331 4 роки тому

    Beautiful holster