Ahh, the Al Stohlman book! I still use it. Very cool shoulder rig, amigo. You should be proud. Smart to put those nails through the holes to keep it aligned. before sewing.
Very very nice. Love how simple slick yet classy and streamline it is. This is actually the first western shoulder style holster I would wear because it’s not over done with a bunch of leather cord instead you used all brass hardware which looks better. The color is nice too. Good job.
I believe every aspiring/starting holster maker starts off by buying the book from Al Stohlman, the pioneer of leather working and leathercrafting of the 20th century; I know I did. Your shoulder holster game out great, you did a great job. The outlaw Josey Wales is one of my most favorite post "the good, the bad, and the ugly" movie along with The pale rider.
My first pair of holsters i made for my 1862 pocket remingtons I put a leather strap that hooks the hammer. Really old fashioned simple look too them and they are surprisingly secure from jiggles and pulling without popping them off first
I've used hammer thongs of different types on many holsters, I just couldn't see exactly what was done on this movie holster. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview i wasn't sure what it was called "hammer thong" 🤣 to be honest I kind of like the quietness of popping off the hammer thong compared to a button snap making a loud popping sound
Excellent 👌. I do leather work and I think I'm going to buy the book you are using for this video. I'm going to make it for myself and a holster for 2 of my pistols. God bless America long live the Republic
Such great artistry with the leather and WOW factor of the planning of the design using an old book. I'll watch all your content and enjoy what you make. Thank you!
Nice shoulder holster. I made one similar for my Ruger wrangler. Also wanted to tell you that there is a pretty decent shot of Jose Wales shoulder holster toward the end of the movie when he’s shooting his empty pistols at Captain Terrel. It didn’t look like it had the leather pieces sewn in at bottom but was just sewn together .
Another fine job in my book, I see what you mean about the snap an the tail being to short, Oh well, no biggy, can't wait to see the vid on that pistol, thx for the vid.
Lol! I had to walk away from this one a couple times, I just don't know what the actual movie holster looked like and I don't think the harness part was like this one. The good news, I don't think anyone can show me any different! LOL. Thank you for watching!
I don't have a workshop. A piece of 1 X 12 board, about 2 feet long, serves as my work surface for doing most of my leatherwork. It sits on my bed, but you can put it on a kitchen table if you want a more stable surface(and don't want to ruin the table!). All the tools, and materials, you need are available from Tandy, and not TOO expensive(remember that they're re-useable). Ability comes with practice; my first attempt at a shoulder rig was a disaster. My SECOND worked very nicely. You don't LEARN unless you TRY. A couple of points, if you're NOT dead-set on making an exact replica: It's been my experience that adding a little extra "meat" to the top of the holster, where it attaches to the shoulder rig, is usually a good idea, since it gives you more to work with for positioning. Personally, I would have moved the holster a little further forward, so it DOESN'T sit DIRECTLY under the arm(I found that it makes drawing the weapon a little easier if it sits a smidge further onto the chest). I also found that it's a wise idea to make every attachment point just a little LONGER, to make adjustment for comfort easier. You can always cut off the excess before assembly(you found THAT out with the too-short straps!) To keep the gun from falling out, a simple hammer thong would probably work, and wouldn't be a glaring anachronism, like a snap that didn't exist at the time. I DO add a thong at the bottom of the holster, for tying to the belt. It makes the thing sit closer to the body, instead of hanging loose, and aids in drawing the weapon
Wow! Fantastic job on that shoulder holster! I wish that I had your talent! The Outlaw Josey Wales is one of my favorite movies of all time, that and Jeremiah Johnson (starring Robert Redford). I'm glad I found your channel! Thanks for all you do bringing great videos for enthusiasts in the 'gun world'! Cheers from Texas!
Thank you! All you have to do is try it, you'll never know if you don't leap. I have a few more "Movie Holsters" to do soon, I usually try to do them when the weather is bad, it gives me an excuse to stay indoors.
Understand this is an old episode, but if you pause the movie at 146:09 there is a good view of the holster, snap flap went below the grip and he used a leather string to tie in front to poise the holster for easy access at that point in the movie. Looks like simpler shoulder rigging than you used.
Looks kinda difficult, but I am glad you make videos like this for people interested in getting into making leather holsters, etc. I think the videos are a good resource.
Awesome! Thanks for the sub! I got started in leather working just because I started doing this channel. One thing led to another and now I have a new hobby! Thank you for watching!
Would a hammer loop made of a thick material work instead of the snap? Prior to use, the shooter had to thumb off the loop like the strap you use. You are right on improvements.
I believe it could. I would really like to find some really good pictures of the one he actually used in the movie, but I guess they didn't think it was that important back then. Thanks for watching!
Do you make holsters for others? I have been looking for a double holster shoulder rig, but made interchangeable. Example Walker under the left shoulder for right hand draw, and the 49 pocket under the right shoulder. Interchangeable for removal and exchange for the Remington new model army R.H. draw, with the 1863 pocket under the right shoulder. Mountain man
Sorry, no, I just make them as props for my gun videos and sort of a hobby. I wish I could make them for a living because they say "Do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life". Thank you for watching!
Thanks! One of the reasons I don't sell the leather projects I make, is that I want people to try it for themselves. You never know what you're good at or enjoy if you don't try it.
Ever notice that, in the movie, they never show the loading lever dropping down as he shoots. This happens so often with this model that I'm surprised anybody wanted one, even back then.
Actually that hat started out as just a plain old "Cattlemans crease" hat that nearly every western store carries. I steam them and reshape it so it will resemble the hat I want. All"Cowboy" hats start out as the same shape, the factory just molds them into what they think people want. I may have to do a video on it someday. Thanks for watching!
There were a few comments from the other Josey Wales holster video I did. I read every comment and try to use the input to make each video a little better. Thank you for watching!
I shaped it from a regular cattlemen crease hat. I couldn't afford one of those reproductions either. I did a video on hat shaping: ua-cam.com/video/kH_MgMs2L98/v-deo.html
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Thank you very much. I'm a bit too far away here in VA, but I have a safe full of rimfire and others that I would be happy to loan for a content for your channel. I've been a viewer for quite some and I don't comment enough.
You definitely do nice work, but if it were me, I know you're making it to be as close as possible to the movie prop, but I would change that snap out just to make it more period correct, but that's just me.
Something like that for a Remmy Pocket would be cool. I wonder what kind of period correct retention would be best to allow for quick access. Did they have spring clips at that time?
Arizona Ghostriders has a video on shoulder holsters, ( ua-cam.com/video/V2SaVPOA34I/v-deo.html ) I think the "Spring type" holsters were around the 1870-1880's
Josey wears both. He carries the two 1847 Walkers in a double rig around his waist an 1849 pocket in the shoulder holster and I believe an 1860 tucked in his belt.
I'll pass on this video as it's for a Colt 1849 pocket pistol, Which is not considered a serious gun for any lawman, gunman, outlaw, or cowboy, as it is only .32 caliber. Only suitable for "Soiled Doves",green horn tenderfoot Easterners, bankers (maybe), and pimps. Shoulder holsters were unknown and did not exist until about 1874-75.Nor did they have across the chest straps, which give it away that you are packin' ~ which defeats the whole purpose of a shoulder shoulder rig, which is to "appear that you are un-armed " ! Only straps used to hold it on were "X" straps across the back which would be hidden by your frock coat. So it is NOT authentic to the period, therefore I will not use it. If not 100% authentic, it's no good for me. If you want to be a "Hollywood movie cowboy", knock yourself out !
I understand. I wasn't trying to be "period correct" I was attempting to be Clint Eastwood in "The Outlaw Josey Wales" correct. There are plenty of flaws if you compare this to an authentic one, usually the same with any Hollywood holster. Also in the movie, and that's all I'm going for, he carried an 1849 pocket in .31 caliber.
Ahh, the Al Stohlman book! I still use it. Very cool shoulder rig, amigo. You should be proud. Smart to put those nails through the holes to keep it aligned. before sewing.
Thanks Santee! When the leather is thicker than your stitching punches, you gotta make sure the holes are lined up!
@Arizona Ghostriders… love your channel’s content, big fan ❤️
@@tonycamacho3015 Much appreciated!
Very very nice. Love how simple slick yet classy and streamline it is. This is actually the first western shoulder style holster I would wear because it’s not over done with a bunch of leather cord instead you used all brass hardware which looks better. The color is nice too. Good job.
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
I believe every aspiring/starting holster maker starts off by buying the book from Al Stohlman, the pioneer of leather working and leathercrafting of the 20th century; I know I did. Your shoulder holster game out great, you did a great job. The outlaw Josey Wales is one of my most favorite post "the good, the bad, and the ugly" movie along with The pale rider.
Great book, and great movies too! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
Absolutely! I still have mine from 40 years ago. Just bought a new one.
Nice project Richard. Kool
Thanks Rusty!
Damn I love that thing! I'm gonna try and make one like that for my 1851 colt.
Thanks for the video.
Have fun! Thank You for watching!
My first pair of holsters i made for my 1862 pocket remingtons I put a leather strap that hooks the hammer. Really old fashioned simple look too them and they are surprisingly secure from jiggles and pulling without popping them off first
I've used hammer thongs of different types on many holsters, I just couldn't see exactly what was done on this movie holster. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview i wasn't sure what it was called "hammer thong" 🤣 to be honest I kind of like the quietness of popping off the hammer thong compared to a button snap making a loud popping sound
@@Marcus-xl9kr yeah, I'm not a fan of the snaps myself. I just tried to replicate what I thought I saw from screenshots of the movie.
Excellent 👌. I do leather work and I think I'm going to buy the book you are using for this video. I'm going to make it for myself and a holster for 2 of my pistols.
God bless America long live the Republic
It's a good book! Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Such great artistry with the leather and WOW factor of the planning of the design using an old book. I'll watch all your content and enjoy what you make. Thank you!
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it. I hope you subscribe, I have more holsters planned!
the rig looks really good. i liked watching you work. thanks.
Glad you like it and thank you for watching!
The only leather work I ever did was put an extra hole for my waist belt, I really enjoyed watching you use hand tools making this, great vid, thanks.
Thank you very much!
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon and I enjoy your videos keep up the good work thanks you blessed be safe
Thanks, you too!
Really nice shoulder holster, love that color brown.
Thank you! I like it too.
Outstanding job!
Thank you very much!
Как же я завидую по хорошему людям ..... Все есть для творчества и работы... И инструменты и пособия и книги...😊
Попробуйте, возможно, вы обнаружите, что это одновременно и то, что вам нравится, и то, в чем вы хороши. Спасибо за просмотр!
Nice holster! I've made three different holsters and two gun belts out of Al Stolhmans' book, love it!
I love that book. Thanks for watching!
I’m planning on making a double shoulder rig like George Peppard used in ‘Rough Night in Jericho’.
I'm not familiar with his holster, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!
Nice shoulder holster. I made one similar for my Ruger wrangler. Also wanted to tell you that there is a pretty decent shot of Jose Wales shoulder holster toward the end of the movie when he’s shooting his empty pistols at Captain Terrel. It didn’t look like it had the leather pieces sewn in at bottom but was just sewn together .
Thanks! I need to make a couple more holsters for some different guns. Looks like I'm going to have to watch it again! Thank you for watching!
Another fine job in my book, I see what you mean about the snap an the tail being to short, Oh well, no biggy, can't wait to see the vid on that pistol, thx for the vid.
I wish I had the original to look at! Thanks for watching!
Excellent, Very Good Inspiration Model For My Next Shoulder Holster. Thank 👍👍😃😃
No problem 👍
Excellent job Richard 👍
Thank you Tom!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview you are welcome
Nice work .................again Richard! JimE
Thanks again!
Fascinating. Enjoyed this video very much.
Many thanks!
Beautiful job
Thank you! 😊
Looks great you do fantastic work your very patient
Lol! I had to walk away from this one a couple times, I just don't know what the actual movie holster looked like and I don't think the harness part was like this one. The good news, I don't think anyone can show me any different! LOL. Thank you for watching!
Nice work
Thanks!
I've been hunting for a rig like this for a while. I only wish I had the place, tools & ability to do it myself. Great work.
It doesn't take nearly as much as you'd think, it just takes patience and time. Thanks for watching!
I don't have a workshop. A piece of 1 X 12 board, about 2 feet long, serves as my work surface for doing most of my leatherwork. It sits on my bed, but you can put it on a kitchen table if you want a more stable surface(and don't want to ruin the table!). All the tools, and materials, you need are available from Tandy, and not TOO expensive(remember that they're re-useable). Ability comes with practice; my first attempt at a shoulder rig was a disaster. My SECOND worked very nicely. You don't LEARN unless you TRY.
A couple of points, if you're NOT dead-set on making an exact replica:
It's been my experience that adding a little extra "meat" to the top of the holster, where it attaches to the shoulder rig, is usually a good idea, since it gives you more to work with for positioning.
Personally, I would have moved the holster a little further forward, so it DOESN'T sit DIRECTLY under the arm(I found that it makes drawing the weapon a little easier if it sits a smidge further onto the chest). I also found that it's a wise idea to make every attachment point just a little LONGER, to make adjustment for comfort easier. You can always cut off the excess before assembly(you found THAT out with the too-short straps!)
To keep the gun from falling out, a simple hammer thong would probably work, and wouldn't be a glaring anachronism, like a snap that didn't exist at the time.
I DO add a thong at the bottom of the holster, for tying to the belt. It makes the thing sit closer to the body, instead of hanging loose, and aids in drawing the weapon
I wore out my first one! Had to get a brand new issue.
It's a very good book. Thanks for watching!
Looks good, I carry in a shoulder holster sometimes , I like it better than on the waist good video.
Thanks for watching!
I like this one. I think I am going to attempt to make a similar one for my Heritage BarKeep. Keep up the great work.
That would be a cool holster for the Barkeep! Enjoy, have fun and be safe!
Thank You. I enjoy your videos. Get a lot of information, and ideas from them. @@SmallCaliberArmsReview
Wow! Fantastic job on that shoulder holster! I wish that I had your talent! The Outlaw Josey Wales is one of my favorite movies of all time, that and Jeremiah Johnson (starring Robert Redford). I'm glad I found your channel! Thanks for all you do bringing great videos for enthusiasts in the 'gun world'! Cheers from Texas!
Thank you! All you have to do is try it, you'll never know if you don't leap. I have a few more "Movie Holsters" to do soon, I usually try to do them when the weather is bad, it gives me an excuse to stay indoors.
Understand this is an old episode, but if you pause the movie at 146:09 there is a good view of the holster, snap flap went below the grip and he used a leather string to tie in front to poise the holster for easy access at that point in the movie. Looks like simpler shoulder rigging than you used.
That just gives me another excuse to watch the movie again! Thanks for watching!
Looks kinda difficult, but I am glad you make videos like this for people interested in getting into making leather holsters, etc. I think the videos are a good resource.
I don't think it's as difficult as it seems but it does require a lot of patients!
Nice build, looks great
Thanks!
I've looked everywhere for a holster like that. Looks like I'll have to make it myself following your lead. Thanks for the vid. Ya earned a sub here.
Awesome! Thanks for the sub! I got started in leather working just because I started doing this channel. One thing led to another and now I have a new hobby! Thank you for watching!
Cool Hobby Projects and I’m sure a challenge at times.👍🇺🇸🍻
Heck of a Job!
Fun and aggravating at the same time! (Mostly Fun) Thanks for Watching!
Outstanding sir!
Thank you kindly!
Nice job.
Thanks!
Impressive.
Thank you!
Envié las plantillas mi Gringo, saludos cordiales desde Chile 🇨🇱
Simplemente rastreé la pistola e hice la mía. Excepto por la parte del hombro, lo obtuve de un libro de patrones.
you did a excellent job. looks awesome
Thank you Hillbilly!
Would a hammer loop made of a thick material work instead of the snap? Prior to use, the shooter had to thumb off the loop like the strap you use. You are right on improvements.
I believe it could. I would really like to find some really good pictures of the one he actually used in the movie, but I guess they didn't think it was that important back then. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic!
Many thanks!
Do you make holsters for others? I have been looking for a double holster shoulder rig, but made interchangeable. Example Walker under the left shoulder for right hand draw, and the 49 pocket under the right shoulder. Interchangeable for removal and exchange for the Remington new model army R.H. draw, with the 1863 pocket under the right shoulder.
Mountain man
Sorry, I don't. I've thought about making some when I retire, but I've still got a few years! Thanks for watching!
Instead of a snap you could use a button stud (Sam Browne button). I’ve made one, but sold it.
I have a few different sizes of the Sam Browne buttons, I just didn't see one being used in the movie holster. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Love your channel. I’ve been doing leatherwork for 40 years or so. Great thing about it is, you never stop learning.
Thanks! I really appreciate that. I agree, I love learning new stuff.
I am always in awe of your holstets. Do you have them for sale anywhere?
Sorry, no, I just make them as props for my gun videos and sort of a hobby. I wish I could make them for a living because they say "Do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life". Thank you for watching!
Thats fantastic work. I've been learning to make cap and ball holsters and love Josie Wales. What weight leather did you use for this?
I couldn't remember so I just went and measured it, 6oz is what I used. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you. I thought it looked like a lighter weight leather. I'm learning so much from this channel
Thanks! One of the reasons I don't sell the leather projects I make, is that I want people to try it for themselves. You never know what you're good at or enjoy if you don't try it.
Ever notice that, in the movie, they never show the loading lever dropping down as he shoots. This happens so often with this model that I'm surprised anybody wanted one, even back then.
I'm sure they were loaded really light and probably without an actual projectile. The heavy recoil is what causes it to drop. Thanks for watching!
Snap? Maybe a post like on a Civil War era flap holster? NVR mind just found out that's a Sam Brown Button.
Yes, I have a few of those somewhere. It just looks like a snap in the movie holster. Thanks for watching!
did you think about magnetic retention on the pistol
Not until I read this comment!
Hi I have a question for you where did you get your hat I'm buying one from Miller hats is that where you got yours
Actually that hat started out as just a plain old "Cattlemans crease" hat that nearly every western store carries. I steam them and reshape it so it will resemble the hat I want. All"Cowboy" hats start out as the same shape, the factory just molds them into what they think people want. I may have to do a video on it someday. Thanks for watching!
Well that is very good information I wish I could do what you can do your videos are amazing thank you very much God bless and be safe
@@jimnicholas8824 Thank you very much for the kind words. God bless you as well!
I noticed you stuck with no music what made you decide that?? Almost forgot to say great as always
There were a few comments from the other Josey Wales holster video I did. I read every comment and try to use the input to make each video a little better. Thank you for watching!
great video, one question Where did you get those pins that you line up the welt?
Cabela's, if I remember correctly, they're actually blow gun darts. They are very sharp!
What thickness is the leather being used here?
I think it was 6-7oz
I myself would not have that snap against my firearm for fear of scratches and wear marks on the blueing . otherewise pretty sharp rig.
I agree, lining it would be the best thing to do. Thank you for watching!
May I ask where you got your Josey Wales hat? Every reproduction I've found is big money. Thank you Eric
I shaped it from a regular cattlemen crease hat. I couldn't afford one of those reproductions either. I did a video on hat shaping: ua-cam.com/video/kH_MgMs2L98/v-deo.html
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Thank you very much. I'm a bit too far away here in VA, but I have a safe full of rimfire and others that I would be happy to loan for a content for your channel. I've been a viewer for quite some and I don't comment enough.
I appreciate the offer but I'm doing alright with ammo. I also greatly appreciate you being a viewer! Thank you Eric!
What tracing paper did you use?
That was just a plain sheet of 11X17 copy paper. It's thin enough to see the lines through it. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you very much
@@davidbratcher9822 You are absolutely welcome!
You definitely do nice work, but if it were me, I know you're making it to be as close as possible to the movie prop, but I would change that snap out just to make it more period correct, but that's just me.
I wouldn't blame you one bit. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
I got the gold right here daddy., Kaplowee!
Whooped 'em again, huh Josey.
Too cool
Thank you!
How do you get the stitching holes aligned on both sides?
Careful measuring and long needles.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview hi, do u have a vid tutorial showing that? 👍👌🏽🙏
@@jawadbokhari1 I believe I showed it in one of the holster videos I have done but I don't know if I had gone into a detailed explanation.
Looking for a printable pattern. Couldn't find one online.
I don't know if there are any available anywhere.
where can i find the book?
The third link in the description below the video.
Where can I get this book from? Great vid
I thought I put a link in the description if not, Try this one on Amazon: amzn.to/3wJMHZc
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview perfect, got myself the book now 😀😀
@@jawadbokhari1 Cool, there's a lot of information in there. Enjoy and have fun!
What I wanna know is where did you get the Josey Whales hat? lol
I made it, well, I modified it from a standard "Cattleman's crease" hat.
What weight is your leather?
On this particular holster, I used 6oz veg tanned.
Something like that for a Remmy Pocket would be cool. I wonder what kind of period correct retention would be best to allow for quick access.
Did they have spring clips at that time?
Arizona Ghostriders has a video on shoulder holsters, ( ua-cam.com/video/V2SaVPOA34I/v-deo.html ) I think the "Spring type" holsters were around the 1870-1880's
He also carried an 1860 colt army
Yep, tucked into his belt. I'll be doing a video on it someday.
I Can't tell but it looks low enough that it might interfere with the side holster he wears.
Possibly, but it's Hollywood! Thanks for watching!
احسنت النشر رؤؤؤؤؤؤعه رؤؤؤؤؤؤعه
شكرا لك ، هذا موضع تقدير كبير
A nice holster but josey wears side holsters not shoulder holster
Josey wears both. He carries the two 1847 Walkers in a double rig around his waist an 1849 pocket in the shoulder holster and I believe an 1860 tucked in his belt.
Looks a little snug.
Could be. It is adjustable though. Thanks for watching!
I'll pass on this video as it's for a Colt 1849 pocket pistol, Which is not considered a serious gun for any lawman, gunman, outlaw, or cowboy, as it is only .32 caliber. Only suitable for "Soiled Doves",green horn tenderfoot Easterners, bankers (maybe), and pimps. Shoulder holsters were unknown and did not exist until about 1874-75.Nor did they have across the chest straps, which give it away that you are packin' ~ which defeats the whole purpose of a shoulder shoulder rig, which is to "appear that you are un-armed " ! Only straps used to hold it on were "X" straps across the back which would be hidden by your frock coat. So it is NOT authentic to the period, therefore I will not use it. If not 100% authentic, it's no good for me. If you want to be a "Hollywood movie cowboy", knock yourself out !
I understand. I wasn't trying to be "period correct" I was attempting to be Clint Eastwood in "The Outlaw Josey Wales" correct. There are plenty of flaws if you compare this to an authentic one, usually the same with any Hollywood holster. Also in the movie, and that's all I'm going for, he carried an 1849 pocket in .31 caliber.
Nice work.
Thanks!