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Old West Gun Belts & Cowboy
Holsters, Bowie Knives, Custom Knife Sheaths, Rifle Scabbards,
Saddle Bags, Ladies Western Gear, and other old west leather
gear. Here at Chisholm's Trail we produce all
our cowboy gear from original pieces or period patterns. Many
items we make are similar to examples found in the National
Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City, The Gene Autry and
Cody Museums. Others are from the pages of the book "Packing
Iron", "Tombstone - The Guns and Gear", and
similar great collections of the American Cowboy.
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Chisholm's Trail Old West Leather can directly
trace its roots to Jesse Chisholm who blazed the first
famous cattle trail North out of Texas. A.K. Soellner,
who is a descendant of Jesse, has visited many of the
old leather & saddle shops in the West and has
learned "Sheridan Carving" from K.C. Krueger
and some of the other current masters. He learned
leather working skills from John O'Rourke of Hartsell,
Alabama who is one of the best leather crafters extant.
Volumes of valuable advice have also been graciously
shared by Will Ghormley, one authentic craftsman. Alan
has recently been personally trained by the world famous
John Bianchi, Holster Maker to most western movie stars
from John Wayne to the present day. Donna grew up in
Peabody, Mass., the town called Tannery City. Her father
made his living by tanning leather and her mother
colored leather for the Kirsten and later the Lawrence
Leather Company.
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Ordering is easy and simple. An unlined holster
or tapered gun belt with 18 cartridge loops and an edge groove
$89.95 one line of edge stamping - $99.95. For double line
stamping that makes an (S) type edge design- $109.95. Finally
for full coverage stamping such as basket weave or tri-lobe
holster - $124.95, Belt - $149.95. For color stain in tan, brown
or black add $10.00. Final finish can be either natural,
semi-gloss, or gloss, hand rubbed saddle finish. Let us know if
you want leg ties or hammer thongs added. Please include $15.00
for shipping and handling for up to two pieces. For more than
two pieces, include $20.00 shipping handling. There will be
additional charge if special shipping is requested.
Please
enjoy looking over the photos on this site. Notice the various
types of edge stamping, holster and belt designs so you have an
idea if what you might want when you call. You may "click"
on any photo to view an enlarged photo. Our special focus is on
clean neat even stitching and smooth finished edges. You can
call and leave a message any time, but we are available most
evenings. Saturday we will be in the shop working on your
holster and gun belt. We believe in the personal touch and will
enjoy discussing any new project or design with you. If we have
not made it before we will make it anyway. I've lost count, but
I know we have over 150 different patterns for the Old West gear
we make and are adding new ones each week. I hope you will enjoy
owning one of these contemporary originals as much as we do
making them. If your order is other than what we have in stock,
then it will be a special order. Please allow 8-10 weeks for
assembly and delivery for these custom orders.
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Every item comes with its own "Certificate
of Authenticity"
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