Home Brew Holster for 1862 Uberti Colt

[B P Arn]

I recently made this holster for my Uberti Colt 1862 Police Pocket model, date code CA, 36 caliber, 5-1/2" barrel.

The holster is nothing fancy, with no carving or other embellishments. It is not a direct copy of anything, but just an amalgamation of ideas I liked from other holster I have seen, and with the buckle from an old dog collar. This is the only holster I have ever made with a cut-away at the trigger guard, which is probably a styling from the 40s or 50s, I don't know.

It doesn't show well in the photos, but there is a slight flare at the opening of the holster to allow smooth entry of the revolver into the holster, and is something I always incorporate into my holsters.

I used a welt at the seam to allow easy entry of the revolver, yet still allowing the holster to grip the gun firmly. I did wet mold the holster to the gun slightly.

I don't burnish or dress the edges on holsters I make for use with old guns (real or replicas). The holster has a neatsfoot oil ( ) finish, and I slightly aged/antiqued it.

 

[B P Arn]

Here is the pattern I made, and the process I used to make the holster...

 

[B P Arn]

 

[hrt4me]

looks great!

I plan to take some classes at my local Tandy Leather this year

 

[B P Arn]

looks great!

I plan to take some classes at my local Tandy Leather this year

Thank you!

That is a great idea! I really enjoy making them.

I highly recommend getting this book (that Tandy sells). It tells you pretty much everything you need to know to design and make your own holsters. I bought mine in the late 80's.

 

[Dale Lilly]

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Innovative and very nicely done. I like it! Dale

 

[Acorn Mush]

Very nice looking holster, and I love the lines, feel, and look of the '62 Police. Alas, I am now too fumble-fingered to handle capping them easily or I might be tempted to get one of my own.

Did you perchance consider a hammer thong to retain your revolver in the holster?

 

[Ponderosaman]

The stain really makes it look cool.

 

[hrt4me]

oops, double post

 

[hrt4me]

Thank you!

That is a great idea! I really enjoy making them.

I highly recommend getting this book (that Tandy sells). It tells you pretty much everything you need to know to design and make your own holsters. I bought mine in the late 80's.

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One of my local Tandy Leather stores is great (the other one, not so much); I went in recently looking to buy some needle and thread to restitch an old holster, and they let me sit there and use all their class tools and actually showed me how to do it all (and only charged me for the supplies I used, i.e. needle and thread). I spent 3 hours there that afternoon mending two holsters, doing the correct stitch with proper guidance and oversight! So that experience sold me on taking classes there this year.

 

[Bad Karma]

I recently made this holster for my Uberti Colt 1862 Police Pocket model, date code CA, 36 caliber, 5-1/2" barrel.

The holster is nothing fancy, with no carving or other embellishments. It is not a direct copy of anything, but just an amalgamation of ideas I liked from other holster I have seen, and with the buckle from an old dog collar. This is the only holster I have ever made with a cut-away at the trigger guard, which is probably a styling from the 40s or 50s, I don't know.

It doesn't show well in the photos, but there is a slight flare at the opening of the holster to allow smooth entry of the revolver into the holster, and is something I always incorporate into my holsters.

I used a welt at the seam to allow easy entry of the revolver, yet still allowing the holster to grip the gun firmly. I did wet mold the holster to the gun slightly.

I don't burnish or dress the edges on holsters I make for use with old guns (real or replicas). The holster has a neatsfoot oil ( ) finish, and I slightly aged/antiqued it.

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Tom Threepersons is widely credited with popularizing the trigger guard cutaway (and other features) on revolver holsters he had made by SD Myers in the 1920’s. Forward canted, a 4-5/8” revolver could be carried comfortably and accessed by an officer driving an automobile. They’re equally at home on horseback.

 

[William Lincoln]

Great holster--and fits the compactness of the Colt. If your revolver will be used
it needs a holster to protect it. Thanks for sharing your methods. I screen shot your
descriptions.

 

[B P Arn]

Very nice looking holster, and I love the lines, feel, and look of the '62 Police. Alas, I am now too fumble-fingered to handle capping them easily or I might be tempted to get one of my own.

Did you perchance consider a hammer thong to retain your revolver in the holster?

Yes, they are not easy to cap, especially when the weather gets cold.

Yes, I did consider adding a thong, and I have done so on other holsters I have made. I decided not to put one on this holster for now, but I could add one in the future, if I change my mind.

 

[B P Arn]

Great holster--and fits the compactness of the Colt. If your revolver will be used
it needs a holster to protect it. Thanks for sharing your methods. I screen shot your
descriptions.

Thanks!

Please let me know if you have any questions that I might be able to answer.

I should have noted that I attached the welts to the holster body with contact cement to hold them in place. After that I drill the holes for the stitching using a 3/32" drill bit in my drill press so they are straight. I drill all of the holes, rather than use an awl or some other tool. Then when I do the saddle stitch (Goole will have lots of videos of how that is done) it is very easy and professional looking. I use a starred wheel to lay out my stitching holes evenly.

 

[Robby]

Nice and trim looking!!! Great job!!!
Robby

 

[Loja man]

You did good! Very clean!

 

[JamesT]

Nicely done. Thanks for the tutorial as well.
James

 

[Brokenbear]

Good'un old son

Bear

 

[Rich44]

Very nice post, enjoyed reading and learning-Thanks

 

[Capnball]

I recently made this holster for my Uberti Colt 1862 Police Pocket model, date code CA, 36 caliber, 5-1/2" barrel.

The holster is nothing fancy, with no carving or other embellishments. It is not a direct copy of anything, but just an amalgamation of ideas I liked from other holster I have seen, and with the buckle from an old dog collar. This is the only holster I have ever made with a cut-away at the trigger guard, which is probably a styling from the 40s or 50s, I don't know.

It doesn't show well in the photos, but there is a slight flare at the opening of the holster to allow smooth entry of the revolver into the holster, and is something I always incorporate into my holsters.

I used a welt at the seam to allow easy entry of the revolver, yet still allowing the holster to grip the gun firmly. I did wet mold the holster to the gun slightly.

I don't burnish or dress the edges on holsters I make for use with old guns (real or replicas). The holster has a neatsfoot oil ( ) finish, and I slightly aged/antiqued it.

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Beautiful, I'm working on a slim Jim holster for the same gun right now.

Im learning something everyday doing this stuff.
Neil