OT- Old Sheriff's holster rig.

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OT- Old Sheriff's holster rig.

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I pick up this old cartridge belt about a week ago. It matches pretty good with the old holster I have had for some time. They both came from around the border of Texas-New Mexico in the Pecos River area. Tom Granger was a Sheriff in Eddy county New Mexico for over 40 years. He passed on years back. The 38-40 is mine. It was made in 1920. It is my size so that's a bonus. I thought y'all might want to see them.

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very nice!!!
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Vary nice indeed!
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What a cool find. :mrgreen:
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That's cool. Another procurement for the museum. :D
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very nice rig
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Rangerider,

You've got some nice stuff in your collection...This holster rig is neat! 8)

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Those go well together! Nice rig!
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There is just something about old leather that make me feel good. Great catch"". Out here in tennessee you just don't see stuff like that.
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Outstanding!! I like the way he had his initials placed -- haven't seen that before.
Am thinking I would like to have a similar one made for my favorite pistola.
Would it be possible to get a photo of the back of the belt?

Also, do you have any back-story on the holster itself, when made, by whom, etc?

You mentioned "it was made in 1920." I take it that means the .38-40. Do you know when
the belt was made, roughly?

Thanks much, and i sure appreciate your sharing. That's one of the nicest rigs I've gotten
to see in a good while!

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Great rig and great history make it even better!
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I know some old timers from Eddy County, let me know if you get hung up.
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WOW!!!! :mrgreen:
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John in MS, Here's the back. The holster is unmarked. It has a small sterling silver engraved concho on it that is typical of the New Mexico-Arizona area. The cartridge belt was probably made around WWII, a little before or after. The holster was probably made in the thirties. Good luck!

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Very cool! 8)
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RangeRider,

Thanks very much! That rig has real personality! :D

One last question, if I may: what width is the belt?

Thanks again,

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You're lucky ! everytime i see something like that, i throw it around my waist and realize how "big boned" i am :lol: Evolution of the species extends to the waistline too nowadays for some of us :lol:
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John in MS, 2 1/2 inches
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+1 to what Streetstar said. :lol:
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I wore leather gear for over 30 years while policing, and it was never as classy as the old hand tooled border rigs.

ONe holster I always wanted to have replaced was the Tom Threeperson rig given to me by Mr. Bryce for my 27 smith

VERY NICE RIG!!!!!
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