Kentucky pistol carry

[Old Sparky]

How was a single shot pistol traditionally carried? I want to make a holster that makes sense. Thanks in advance for any reply

 

[morehops52]

Not sure how authentic they are buy if you simply google "Kentucky pistol holster you'll see a lot of ideas from shorty holsters to full coverage models. good luck.

 

[Old Sparky]

Not sure how authentic they are buy if you simply google "Kentucky pistol holster you'll see a lot of ideas from shorty holsters to full coverage models. good luck.

I already did that first and I didn't like any of them. I do have an idea though

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

Some of them had just a metal clip on the side that hooked into your belt.

 

[morehops52]

I already did that first and I didn't like any of them. I do have an idea though

I had a Kentucky for awhile. Thought about a holster several times but never got one. Would be interested in what you come up with, probably some others too.

 

[Whitworth]

I should think a flapped holster would be mandatory for weather protection and preventing brush snagging the hammer. YMMV

 

[Old Sparky]

I should think a flapped holster would be mandatory for weather protection and preventing brush snagging the hammer. YMMV

I am thinking of a simple sling thing for it like the ones you see when you Google it but then it would have a cow's knee type thing covering it and it would be hanging in the sling under that worn under the shoulder around the neck like a Powder Horn

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Cross draw holster ?

 

[Old Sparky]

Cross draw holster ?

Yes that's what I'm trying to say

 

[Sam squanch]

Look up Bear Pistol in the threads. A picture shows a long barreled bear pistol with a holster for it.

 

[CyrusP]

I would think tucked into a belt is traditional, if not overly secure.

 

[morehops52]

I would think tucked into a belt is traditional, if not overly secure.

I wonder how many those "traditional tucked ins" lost their noots over the centuries?

 

[stank]

I carried A flint pistol when hunting. it’s kind of a pain in the neck And I never needed it. Also. I think it’s pretty dangerous. I stopped carrying it. If your gun is flint put a leather stall on the frizzen. If it’s percussion figure out a way to make it safe.
I made my holster with a large flap to cover the lock and keep the weather off of it. Look at some pictures to get ideas and make your own.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

How was a single shot pistol traditionally carried? I want to make a holster that makes sense. Thanks in advance for any reply

I made this shoulder holster for my pistol, works good, can put it over your coat or not! Lays on my left side.

 

[morehops52]

I made this shoulder holster for my pistol, works good, can put it over your coat or not! Lays on my left side.

Beautiful work. More elaborate than what I was considering at the time. My Pedersoli would've looked good in it.

 

[Scott Jones]

I made my "holster" from two pieces of latigo leather about 2 1/2" wide; looped and sewed the ends of each in two loops, one for the belt, one for the pistol. Cap or flint made not difference. Used it for reenacting and hunting. Very simple to make and better than the belt hook

 

[springfield art]

How was a single shot pistol traditionally carried? I want to make a holster that makes sense. Thanks in advance for any reply

I think they were simply tucked into the waist band or belt. Most did not have pistols back then, mainly long guns. I do understand the fur traders may have liked pistols for back up defense.

 

[IronHand]

Found some period illustrations of pirates carrying pistols.




Looks like bandolier holsters or stuck in the sash /belt were the preferred methods.

IronHand

 

[longhunter 1776]

I have one i built and ,the stick in my belt thing dont work not moving through the woods,so since i make a lot of old style wild west holsters,,I used the also desing,,mostly it wraped down to where both sides are sewen,the made a leather piece that you can just go over the belt and buckel it tight,,Pistol fits deep,,frizzen almost coverd ,dont see any danger of carrting this is the left side cross for me,,works great, and keeps it snug and easy to use,wich mine is a .50 smooth 8 inch barrel a eary duling style and deadly on close game and two grose that was a surprise,,,I use a load of number eight shot and thiry five gains of black,,,surly fun to use,,

 

[wiscoaster]

Some of them had just a metal clip on the side that hooked into your belt.

That was the first thought came to my mind. In fact, a sea service pistol with a clip is on my "wanna" list.

(pic pilched from Veteran Arms, thank you).
I'm sure you can find just the clip somewhere.