Holster for Pietta 1858 New Army .44 Revolver?

[sstephenson]

I need some help finding a leather holster for a Pietta reproduction of the Remington 1858 .44 cal New Army revolver with an 8" barrel. Nothing too pricey. I prefer brown leather. Mostly for protecting the firearm, not actually wearing it. Thanks.

[jim brady]

Maybe the holster you are looking for is a 'Civil War' Confederate (brown) flap-style holster. Many offer this one for around $40 - Cabellas, Dixie Gun Works, just to name a few.

A military flap holster will do just what you are asking for - they protect the revolver from dirt, water and scratches. I've used these for years for an 1858 Remington (replica) as well as a Colt Cavalry with a 7" barrel, and they are very utilitarian. The one for my Colt is a black holster and right handed.

Because you want a brown holster, the Confederate holster is the right color. The Union holster was black. They were usually worn left-handed, so the soldier could use his right hand to control his mount, and drawn and fire with the left hand. A 'CS' buckel and brown leather waist belt would go good with that holster. I would'nt store any pistol in a holster - that will promote rust.

[BlackEagle]

Jim, I'll have to keep that in mind. Thanks for the hint about rusting in holsters.

sstephenson--try this from Buffalow Arms Co., for $17.49: http://www.buffaloarms.com/Cowboy_Ac....aspx?CAT=3982
I got a black one from Dixie Gun Works for a similar price.
Enjoy the BP shooting!!

[sstephenson]

Thanks guys! Yes, those look great and the price is certainly right. I also appreciate the tip about the holster potentially promoting rust.

[taeast]

Anyone know where I can find one for a 12 inch barrel, 1858, 44 cal black powder?

[skullfr]

try this one
http://harrisonleather.com/index.php...d=68&Itemid=77

[ka64]

My man Ray.......

http://www.rgleather.freehomepage.com/

[Hawg]

Originally Posted by taeast

Anyone know where I can find one for a 12 inch barrel, 1858, 44 cal black powder?

That may be hard to find. May have to have one made.

[tyc]

Originally Posted by sstephenson

I need some help finding a leather holster for a Pietta reproduction of the Remington 1858 .44 cal New Army revolver with an 8" barrel. Nothing too pricey. I prefer brown leather. Mostly for protecting the firearm, not actually wearing it. Thanks.

You wouldn't believe how many holster makers there are out there, with holsters for your (mine to) "New Army" Remington ... all you have to do is put a pot of coffee on, make some toast, butter it up, sit down and start with a search engine ... you will be at it a while.

Oh, about that advise about not keeping your Remington in the holster, he's right. Don't do it, at least for long periods.

Gonna store it for a while, wipe it down with a light coat of all things, vegatable oil.

Hope this helps.

tyc

[Hawg]

Originally Posted by tyc

You wouldn't believe how many holster makers there are out there, with holsters for your (mine to) "New Army" Remington ... all you have to do is put a pot of coffee on, make some toast, butter it up, sit down and start with a search engine ... you will be at it a while.

Oh, about that advise about not keeping your Remington in the holster, he's right. Don't do it, at least for long periods.

Gonna store it for a while, wipe it down with a light coat of all things, vegatable oil.

Hope this helps.

tyc

I leave mine in holsters all the time but not chrome tanned holsters.

[tyc]

Originally Posted by Hawg

I leave mine in holsters all the time but not chrome tanned holsters.

Hawg ...

And how do you know you have or don't have a "chrome tanned" holster?

What do you look for? How can you tell? What does it look like? etc etc etc

tyc

[UncleDannie]

I have a US Army leather holster with a flap, calvary style. It is not chrome tanned, which is used for garment making. It is oak (vegetable) tanned, so it can be carved and formed to the pistol. It is a cross-draw, which was used in that era because it was difficult to draw right-handed from a horse. Few men carried a pistol like in the Western movies. Bianchi made my holster, I made the belt. There are no ammo loops, you were suppose to have a ball pouch that you carried the lead balls in, and a powder horn or flask for the black powder. Of course, patch knife and ticking and grease was needed.

Hope this helps.

[Hawg]

Originally Posted by tyc

Hawg ...

And how do you know you have or don't have a "chrome tanned" holster?

What do you look for? How can you tell? What does it look like? etc etc etc

tyc

Chrome tanned won't hold up under heavy use, it gets loose and floppy. With leather you generally get what you pay for and cheap leather is usually chrome tanned. It's usually pretty thin too. If you oil chrome tanned leather it gets loose and floppy a lot faster.

[01brian]

I'm not sure how the cabella's gear is tanned. But i picked up the "CS" leather belt, the flap holster, cylinder cases and powder flask holder for my 1858 about 3 years ago. I'm still real happy with the set up. I would like to upgrade someday, but that is way down the "to-get" list.

[Hawg]

The Oklahoma Leather Cabella's sells is, for the most part anyway chrome tanned. It's ok for now and then use but won't hold up to heavy use. I have the same belt and a couple of Oklahoma Leather slim jims but they don't get used much. Now I had an Oklahoma Leather double rig and it got some heavy use. It wasn't long before the guns sunk so deep it took both hands to draw and the lips folded over so it took both hands to reholster.

[01brian]

Thanks for the info Hawg. My BP stuff is not heavily used (yet), but I will be looking for another holster for my next revolver that will be.

[kempnerkaos]

I just bought that exact revolver at Cabellas,exept I chose the 5 1/2 inch barrell option on mine. I bought A holster while I was there for around 19.00 and it is tan and leather like you want.Unfortunately that was 2 months ago and I do not have the item number.They have many just like them in different lengths though around the 20 buck range.Without the number it does not help you alot,but I can say they have plenty so if your in the neighborhood of A cabellas they will have what You want.Mine broke in just by simply keeping the revolver holstered,and wore it around the yard a couple times to get it used to movement.It Broke in quick and easy...no special greases,lubricants etc needed...

[blackhawk44]

Go to mountainstatesupply.com

[Old Grump]

I just bought two holsters from Dells Leatherworks for my Walker pistol's. You can get them in russet or black and right side or left side and butt to the front or rear. I got them a week after ordering even though they told me it could be 10 weeks or more. They sent me a bottle of neatsfoot oil for the holsters and I thought that was a nice gesture on their part. After that kind of service I will be making another order for more gear from them real soon. Needs me a belt for those holsters, and suspenders, and buckles, and bullet pouches and....

http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/holsters.htm

[tyc]

I've delt with Dells as well ... good outfit.

Also, have a look at Triple K in San Diego CA.

tyc

[Gunslinger9378]

Dear Friends,
I hand-make holsters, but I am not cheap. Mainly because I do not use a sewing machine, but sew them by hand with double needles. This takes time, and time is money! I use heavy saddle leather for all the holsters I make, and that's not cheap either. However they DO last. You could pass them onto your children!
A side note on Neatsfoot Oil. Do not use it on the inside of a holster to improve your, "Fast Draw." It will eventually result in a gummy mess! If you want a revolver to come out of a holster real slick, take a cotton ball, and dip it in some talcum powder, and smear the inside of the holster with a thin film of the powder. You'll be surprised at how quickly and smoothly the gun will come into your hand! If you are a western Gun Enthusiast, and have paid ANY attention to history, you'll know that in the Old West there was no such thing as a fast draw. That came about as a result of a surge of interest in Old Wests History in about the 1920's. Some writers, anxious to climb on the bandwagon, actually decided to look up some of the stories about the Old West Gunmen, and researched old newspaper accounts. In the journalistic parlance of the 1880's, it was customary to refer to a dangerous man as being one who was,"Quick to Shoot." This did NOT mean that he was fast on the draw! It meant that he had an uncertain temperament, and was liable to resort to the use of firearms at very little provocation! But these writer bucko's didn't have the sense to realise this, and they, "invented," Fast Draw!
In actual fact the very first Fast Draw contest was in California,(Where else?) in 1950, and was organised by no less a pistoleero than the Late, Great Jeff Cooper! (Former Colonel, U.S.M.C.) It was called, "The Leatherslap Contest." From this early beginning, came the I.P.S.C., and later on, Cowboy Action Shooting. The most prominent organisation in this sport is S.A.S.S. (Single Action Shooting Society.) the Leaders of which seem to regard themselves as above us mere mortals! They can be recognised at competitions, dressed in Old West Garb, (But a lot cleaner than the originals!) and staggering under the weight of enough artillery to make their horses swaybacked! They claim to be "Realistic," in their approach to the sport, but have rules that are very restrictive to persons who really know how to carry and use a pistol safely! However, when one looks at some of the competitors, one has to consider that the rules are probably a good idea. Wouldn't do shooters as a hole any good, if some of them shot themselves! Especially at a contest where there were lots of spectators!!!(Sigh!)
Johnnie Roper,Alias:Gunslinger9378.

[hobby_mesa]

I saw holsters of the "Hickock" style at Cabala's...looked to be for 8 1 1/2" barrel.