Locating a civilian holster for Colt 1848

[Richard Schimenti]

As part of my impression as a Civil War jounalist, i intend to arm myself with a Colt 1848 pocket revolver.

I have been looking for what would have been considered more of a civilian style holster rather than a military style, but have had no luck.

Would they have used a flap style holster for that revolver or would there have been a more open style that i have not been able to locate.

Ijust do not want to tuck it in my trouser pocket or stick it in my belt.

[Frenchie]

Give Trailrider a call, he's one of the best and will treat you right http://www.gunfighter.com/trailrider/tr_holster.html

Dixie Gun Works has an open-topped holster for the Pocket Model Colts, but it's not top quality http://www.dixiegun.com/

Dell's Leather Works has a neat flapped holster for pocket pistols http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/pocketpistolholster.htm and private purchase designs too http://www.dellsleatherworks.com/contractholsters.htm
I'd go with them.

[Eureka Independent]

As part of my impression as a Civil War jounalist, i intend to arm myself with a Colt 1848 pocket revolver.

I have been looking for what would have been considered more of a civilian style holster rather than a military style, but have had no luck.

Would they have used a flap style holster for that revolver or would there have been a more open style that i have not been able to locate.

Ijust do not want to tuck it in my trouser pocket or stick it in my belt.


Hi Richard,

The Book "Packing Iron" is a great source for information to the period open top holsers made in the 1850's & 60's

I have made these " Califronia" type holsters before, along with other types of open tops and others, such as the Civilian Half Flap types.


All the best

Don S

[western reb]

Richard,

I highly recommend going with Don Smith of Trans-Mississippi Depot Co., he's done his research, knowledgeable about what your looking for, has made these types of holsters before, plus throw in he's a skilled craftsman and great with customer service.

[Poor Private]

Whats wrong with carrying it in your pocket? Thats why they called it a pocket pistol.:o Just kidding had to say it.

[tenfed1861]

I suggest Cody Mobly of the Company Tailor.He makes some pretty nice holsters.I am not sure of the price,but it could be of based on the model and the amount of work in it.
http://companytailor.googlepages.com/accoutrements2

[7thNJcoA]

They were non combatans and would be shot as a spy if caught armed you may want to look for a period example first if you have one please shar it with me ide be very interested.

[Richard Schimenti]

Mr. Ingram

Here is a description of Alfred Waud as described by a contemporary writer. " Blue eyed,fair bearded, strapping and stalwart, full of loud cheery laughs and comic songs, armed to the teeth, jackbooted, gauntleted, slouch-hated, yet clad in the shooting jacket of a civilian."

while I cannot bring it to this screen, there is a very common picture of Waud sitting on the ground with a drawing pad and it is very clear that he has a revolver in a holster on his left hip.

Mr. Ingram, I would like to add, Sir, thank you for your service to our country..

[7thNJcoA]

Thats great thanks for the add I just wasnt sure about armed civilians roaming around the battlefield. I would love to see that photo.

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Waud Alfred Waud from a quick search. You can click on the picture of him sketching which will enlarge it, and it does indeed appear to be a large revolver holster on his hip.