Elkeater
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My new pedersoli flintlock needs a holster that goes over the pommel/horn of saddle. Know of any sources? Patterns ?
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ccmountainman
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Most of those were belt mounted.
But depending on how fancy you want to get,
a piece of 8 oz leather 8" wide and 18 " long
can form the back. Cut a hole at top for the horn.
Another piece of 4 oz leather and some lace can form the loop commonly used to go around the pistol forward of the trigger assembly and attach it to the backing.
But depending on how fancy you want to get,
a piece of 8 oz leather 8" wide and 18 " long
can form the back. Cut a hole at top for the horn.
Another piece of 4 oz leather and some lace can form the loop commonly used to go around the pistol forward of the trigger assembly and attach it to the backing.
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My reading on M/L pistol holsters is that most were in pouches attached to saddles, rather than worn on a person. Some were placed in a sash, but that doesn't seem to me very secure.
Perhaps I am too cautious, but I don't want a loaded/primed/frizzen closed pointed at my lower body, or someone behind me.
Otherwise carried in a dedicated box or amongst the items in a knapsack. The carry-on-person looks like around the CW era. A belt holster is nifty for pistols with shorter barrels, but with a 10" barrel, that can be a long one-handed pull to clear a holster.
Perhaps others on the Forum with more knowledge than I about this topic, can respond.
Perhaps I am too cautious, but I don't want a loaded/primed/frizzen closed pointed at my lower body, or someone behind me.
Otherwise carried in a dedicated box or amongst the items in a knapsack. The carry-on-person looks like around the CW era. A belt holster is nifty for pistols with shorter barrels, but with a 10" barrel, that can be a long one-handed pull to clear a holster.
Perhaps others on the Forum with more knowledge than I about this topic, can respond.
ccmountainman
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over time as they evolved back in Europe they added a belt hook. The pistol was stuffed in the belt the hook on the outside, prevented it from slipping through.
These pistols as were percussions were carried uncocked. so were quite safe to carry loaded.
Many of the Kings "calvary" , known by different names depending on the country, did carry two in a pommel holster, along with their sword / cutlass.
But their saddles were somewhat different than the western style we have in America today.
As time evolved again and we came to the day of the percussion revolver. Many early carriers did the same, carried in a belt. or even a soft "buckskin" type pouch that resembled a holster.
And then in a more traditional holster.
And the smaller pistol in coat pocket.
When Col Walker designed the Colt Walker, it was meant as a pommel mount revolver. And so was the later full size dragoon.
Remember the average stature of a man back then was closer to 5'6" - 5'8".
A few did carry on the belt, but they were meant for battle on horse back.
It would be a relatively simple matter to make a simple one. diameter of the saddle horn top for a slip over, or the shank for a snap around.
how far from the horn to the pistol grip.
overall length of the pistol, length from front of trigger guard to muzzle. thickness of barrel including the stock top to bottom and sideways.
Is the trigger to be exposed or concealed.
These pistols as were percussions were carried uncocked. so were quite safe to carry loaded.
Many of the Kings "calvary" , known by different names depending on the country, did carry two in a pommel holster, along with their sword / cutlass.
But their saddles were somewhat different than the western style we have in America today.
As time evolved again and we came to the day of the percussion revolver. Many early carriers did the same, carried in a belt. or even a soft "buckskin" type pouch that resembled a holster.
And then in a more traditional holster.
And the smaller pistol in coat pocket.
When Col Walker designed the Colt Walker, it was meant as a pommel mount revolver. And so was the later full size dragoon.
Remember the average stature of a man back then was closer to 5'6" - 5'8".
A few did carry on the belt, but they were meant for battle on horse back.
It would be a relatively simple matter to make a simple one. diameter of the saddle horn top for a slip over, or the shank for a snap around.
how far from the horn to the pistol grip.
overall length of the pistol, length from front of trigger guard to muzzle. thickness of barrel including the stock top to bottom and sideways.
Is the trigger to be exposed or concealed.
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Well I got the holster made up. 8 oz tooling leather.
will accept up to about a 12" barrel.
However because different pistols have different locks and trigger guards, a bit of trimming may be needed in that area to fit your gun (who ever).
I also added heavy duty snaps so the "tongue" could be folded under and worn on a belt if desired.
Since I don't do flickr or instagram or facebook etc, I can't post pictures here.
If interested in seeing a picture, PM me.
will accept up to about a 12" barrel.
However because different pistols have different locks and trigger guards, a bit of trimming may be needed in that area to fit your gun (who ever).
I also added heavy duty snaps so the "tongue" could be folded under and worn on a belt if desired.
Since I don't do flickr or instagram or facebook etc, I can't post pictures here.
If interested in seeing a picture, PM me.
ccmountainman
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Was a question a while back on one for saddle mount on the pommel.
So I decided to search.
None I can find, been looking off and on last week or so now.
The only ones I came across are at these links, and they are belt only, and don't protect the barrel.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/421/1/HOLSTER-PISTOL $23
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=4182
same one $28
these at the gun works
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=146&do=detail&Cat2Option=no $13.50
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=146&do=detail&Cat2Option=no $14.85
Other than custom that is about all I found.
But nothing ready made for pommel.
Probably because not many carry that way, and todays pommels really aren't designed for that.
So I decided to search.
None I can find, been looking off and on last week or so now.
The only ones I came across are at these links, and they are belt only, and don't protect the barrel.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/421/1/HOLSTER-PISTOL $23
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=4182
same one $28
these at the gun works
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=146&do=detail&Cat2Option=no $13.50
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=146&do=detail&Cat2Option=no $14.85
Other than custom that is about all I found.
But nothing ready made for pommel.
Probably because not many carry that way, and todays pommels really aren't designed for that.
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Don't know how this post ever played out, but I have bought several pommel holsters, belt holsters, scabbards from the Australian Stock Saddle Company. They make a tough, quality product for a reasonable price. I had a left and a right for shooting cowboy action off horseback with 1858 Remington Conversions. Of course those are not Kentucky pistols, but it should give you some ideas. They have a pommel mount that you can attach your own style holster to.
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