[bfloyd4445]

I cn't seem to find anyone that makes a holster for the 1847 colt walker. Anyone know of a company that does at a reasonable price?

 

[Cpt.Morgan]

Try here:
COLT WALKER Leather FLAP HOLSTER for 8 9 barrel Civil War Western BROWN | eBay
Or Here:
http://www.armynavysales.com
Search for "Dragoon Walker Colt Service Revolver Holster"

 

[stanforth]

Your horse will look silly with those holsters on him.

 

[mkk41]

What type holster are you looking for?

 

[oldCop]

I would guess that Wyatt Burp on this forum could make you one at a reasonable price.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I would guess that Wyatt Burp on this forum could make you one at a reasonable price.

Thanks, oldCop. Here's a lefty Dragoon holster I made for my Dragoon but sold instead. By just adding a couple more inches and checking out the cylinder area for that little extra length, it would fit a Walker. And I have a Uberti Walker. I'll PM you a price. And besides me, there's other leather guys on here, too.

 

[oldCop]

Matt, I knew you'd be able to help him out...that is a great looking holster!

 

[dogface6]

You 'do' understand that Cap'n Gus MacRae from 'Lonesome Dove' notwithstanding, the Walker was carried in pommel holsters.

That's why they were referred to as 'Horse Pistols' and 'Saddle Pistols' and not 'Belt Pistols', and by comparison, the Model 1860 Army was like toting around a D-Frame with a long barrel.

Men of the time were far smaller than now, and it takes a helluva serious belt to hold one of these up - even for the behemoths of this era.

 

[stanforth]

You 'do' understand that Cap'n Gus MacRae from 'Lonesome Dove' notwithstanding, the Walker was carried in pommel holsters.

That's why they were referred to as 'Horse Pistols' and 'Saddle Pistols' and not 'Belt Pistols', and by comparison, the Model 1860 Army was like toting around a D-Frame with a long barrel.

Men of the time were far smaller than now, and it takes a helluva serious belt to hold one of these up - even for the behemoths of this era.

That was the point I was making in an earlier post...'

'Your horse will look silly with those holsters on him. '​

 

[johngross]

The heck with a copy. Buy an original holster. Here's one on sale for....







































$17,500

http://www.historicalarms.com/antiq...r-appraiser/colt-walker-revolver-holster.html

 

[bfloyd4445]

Thanks, some good info there an some even made in USA my favorite country

 

[bfloyd4445]

What does a pommel holster look like?

 

[johngross]

What does a pommel holster look like?

Two holsters connected together and slung across the pommel of a saddle.

 

[oldCop]

I know Wyatt Burp can do better than 17 grand.....he'd throw in a belt for that price!

 

[mkk41]

The heck with a copy. Buy an original holster.








$17,500

http://www.historicalarms.com/antiq...r-appraiser/colt-walker-revolver-holster.html

If you can afford an original Walker , you can afford that for a holster.

 

[bfloyd4445]

Two holsters connected together and slung across the pommel of a saddle.

That's a great idea, thanks for the post. Nice picture
With one of those a guy could carry four Walkers with ease.

 

[mkk41]

Don't believe they ever were intended for hip-holster carry. They were after all originally issued to the US Mounted Rifles.

 

[Cpt.Morgan]

Well, I've adapted for a modern application for my two dragoons. Here's the pictures of my solution. Let me know what you think.

Started with these:

Ended with this adaptation:

 

[bfloyd4445]

Well, I've adapted for a modern application for my two dragoons. Here's the pictures of my solution. Let me know what you think.

Started with these:
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Ended with this adaptation:
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yeeee ha.....the new US Calvary......All you need is a beer holder and you got it all ......cept for a nice bikini clad loader

 

[bighipiron]

Maybe find an image of Josey Wales and see how he carried them. I believe his had the barrels sticking out though