Belts and Holsters
US Issue Holster - Civil War Era
U.S Issue Civil War Holster

This is the standard issue holster. It is worn on the right side, with the pistol butt forward.
Standard model fits '58 Remington,
'51, '60, '73 Colts with a 7 1/2" barrel.
Sewn in toe plug.
Black standard, russet available
5 1/2" model also available
Non-regulation available. (Left side, butt forward)
Several period arsenal and makers markings available.


$44.00

1885 Cavalry Holster
1885 Cavalry Holster

Made to fit 1873 Colt SAA and the S&W Schofield.
"US" embossed on the holster body.
"Rock Island Arsenal" stamped on the flap.
Black leather standard.
Russet available.
7 1/2" standard, 5 1/2" available
Sewn in toe plug.

$44.00
1885 Style Holster in Russet


"Fair Weather Christian Belts"

Many soldiers and saddlers experimented with better ways of carrying cartridge ammunition. Some of the earliest "thimble" belts were stripped down saber belts. There are several options, buckles, and styles available. I have listed the more popular ones. If you have a certain style in mind, please contact me!

Fair Weather Christian Belt Style A
"Fair Weather Christian Belts"

Fits 45/70 and 45 Colt
Style A features leather loops.
Stle B features canvas loops
1851 Eagle belt plate and 1874 "US" belt plates available
Black roller buckle available $5 less.
Please state waist size!

Style A $79.00
Style B $69.00

 
Fair Weather Belt Style B

Canvas Prairie Belt

Handmade in my shop, not imported! 3" wide belt with 2" wide loops sewn on. 36 loops standard, let me know if you want more or less. 45/70 standard. 12 gauge and other calibers available. Natural (white) or Tan canvas. Black or Russet leather ends. Can be marked "Rock Island Arsenal". Please state waist size. As per originals, the leather is folded over the end bar of the buckle and not over the center bar. If you prefer center bar connection, please let me know.

$55.00

Tan Prairie Belt 45/70
White Prairie Belt 45/70
Mills Belt

Made in my shop. Not imported.
Canvas belt with canvas loops to fit 45/70
"US" buckle standard. Dogshead and Star buckles available
12 ga. also available.
Please state waist size!

$65.00
47/70 "US" Mills Belt
US and Dogs Head Buckles
12 Ga. Mills Belt with Dogshead Buckle
1874 Waist Belt
1874 Waist Belt

1874 Waist Belt

Leather waist belt with brass adjustment hook.
Please state waist size.
Includes 1874 American made belt plate.

1851 American made belt plate also available


$48.00


Wallet

Period Styling. Made with lightweight leather with an oil finish. Features wrap around closing strap and two inner pockets.

$25.00

Period Leather Wallet
Civil War Cap Pouch

Stiff molded pouch complete with inner flap, ears, wool, and nipple pick.
Made in the USA. Not imported.

$30.00

Indian Wars Modified Cap Pouch

Modified CW Cap pouch to carry 45 Long Colt Cartridges.
After the War, the Government had thousands of surplus cap pouches. With the new metallic cartridge pistols being used, this was a way of using up some of the surplus.
Will hold approx. 10 rounds
"US" embossed on the flap.
No inner wool or nipple pick.
Not made in my shop, but made in the USA.
These are usually in stock.

$30.00



In House Model
Basically the same modified cap pouch, only completely handsewn, made in my shop.

$45.00
Indian Wars Cap Pouch

Carbine Cartridge Box

Sharps style with wooden box insert.
Made in the USA.

$57.50

Sharps Carbine Box
Pistol Cartridge Boxes




Pistol Cartridge Box

Designed to carry additional pistol rounds.
Black and Russet available
Made in the USA.

$36.50

1874 Dyer Pouch
1874 Dyer Pouch

1874 Dyer Pouch

Used to carry 45/70 rounds.
Wool lined.
"US" embossed with brass escutcheon plate
Made in the USA.

$55.00






I was asked to build a Dyer Pouch for a customer who was portraying a Plains Indian. He wanted me to add spots to it. It looked so good, I thought I would offer that option.

Add $15.00 for brass spots.
1874 Dyer Pouch with Brass Spots
Carbine Sling

Made of light weight and durable leather. Includes brass buckle and tip sewn and riveted on.
Period five line makers stamp that reads:
   W.H. Wilkinson
         Maker
 Springfield Mass.
           U.S.
   GT Woodbury

Carbine Sling Only
$26.50

Carbine Snap Swivel
$21.00