Rankin Western Holsters
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Among my favorite western holster designers and builders are the Moran Bros. that were in Miles City, Montana Territory during the late 1800's. Their quality of leather and craftsmanship was superb! I also pattern some of my holsters after the M.E. Montrose Saddlery holsters that were built in Montrose, Colorado between 1890 and 1910. Another personal favorite holster and saddle maker of a bygone era is W.B. Ten Eyck from the Billings, 
Montana Territory during the late 1800's. I enjoy reproducing the old western style holsters that had the Mexican loop design or Mexican loop pattern style. No two are exactly alike unless ordered together as a pair.
Holsters are available unlined or with an optional lining. For lining, I use 2-1/2 to 3 ounce tooling leather with the smooth side up. This is far superior to the felt or split leather lining that some makers use which collects oil, dirt and dust resulting in an abrasive surface against your handgun. I make all my cartridge belts fully lined with pulled bullet loops versus the sewn on bullet loops that have a tendency to come loose with the passage of time. This is a little extra work but I have found the durability worth the extra
effort. All holsters illustrated here were custom made to each individual order. If you are not sure of what your exact needs are, feel free to contact me for a consultation to determine what would work best for you and your handgun.
The prices illustrated here reflect the price of the item as shown. Costs can vary according to what each individual orders for barrel length, silver conchos, specialty carving, hand dying, lining, etc. Shipping is additional.
I strongly urge you to read the Consumer Safety page prior to ordering and using any of my holsters and gun belts.
J.C. Rankin, Sr., Proprietor
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*Color of natural oiled finished items may vary from piece to piece due to the nature of leather. I cannot guarantee an exact match in color to items pictured on this site.
Item | Description |
| ref. #: wh-1 Ringo style holster with Ringo tooling and silver concho with rosette and latigo wang. $195 as shown |
| ref. #: wh-2 A Wild Bill style cross-draw holster, also referred to as a Slim Jim. This example is 1 line 2 stamp tooled in a natural oiled finish, made for 5-1/2" barrel, but it can be made for other length barrels.
Holster $85 each |
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| ref. #: wh-3 This is an old southwest style Slim Jim with an open toe. This example is fully French basket stamped with 2 line 2 stamp border tooling. Hand dyed a rich mahogany color. Can be made for any barrel length from 4-3/4" and up.
Holster $145 Cartridge Belt $260 |
| ref. #: wh-4 Ranger Rig with matching knife sheath have Ringo border tooling on cartridge belt and holsters, hand dyed black.
Holster $150 each Cartridge Belt $260 |
| ref. #: wh-5 Ranger Style holsters can be worn strong side or cross draw. 2 line 2 stamp border tooled with full French diamond basket stamping. Natural oiled finish
Holster $180 Ranger Waist Belt $110 (without buckle set) |
| ref. #: wh-6 Ranger Style Three Persons style rig. Three Persons was a famous old west lawman. 1 line 2 stamp tooling with unique chevron design with French basket stamping. Hand dyed black. Shown with custom built .44 magnum Ruger Super Blackhawk with 4-3/4" barrel. This particular cartridge belt has 18 bullet loops.
Holster $190 ($180 in natural oil) Cartridge Belt $270 ($260 in natural oil) |
| ref. #: wh-7 Heck Thomas Style rig with matching knife sheath. 2 line 2 stamp tooling with French diamond basket stamped. Natural oiled finish.
Holster $195 Cartridge Belt $260 |
| ref. #: wh-8 The Marshall holster with 2 line 2 stamp tooling and French basket stamped. Natural oiled finish. Sterling silver concho with stamped rosette and wang. This holster is fully lined with 2-1/2 to 3-ounce top grade tooling grade leather. Has a sewn toe. This is the 'Rolls Royce' of lined holsters. This holster can be worn strong side carry or cross draw.
Holster $230 each |
| ref. #: wh-9 Ranger Style single holster rig. Single line 2 stamp border tooled. Natural oiled finish. This is a right-hand holster rig with a brand-style monogram carved into the holster. I can provide a matching knife sheath if desired.
Holster $155 ($140 without brand monogram) Cartridge Belt $255 |
| ref. #: wh-10
The Ringo style holster is very popular. I have sold many of this type holster. Shown is a pair of matching right and left holsters that have French diamond basket stamping with a natural oiled leather finish.
Holster $195 each |
| ref. #: wh-11 The Tilghmann style holster with 2 line 2 stamp border tooling in a natural oiled finish.
Holster $170 |
| ref. #: wh-12 The Frontiersman single holster rig with 2 line 2 stamp border tooling in a natural oiled finish. Shown with a matching set of spur straps and silver inlaid Garcia spurs (not included).
Holster $170 Cartridge Belt $235 |
| ref. #: wh-13 Schofield single holster rig with a stamped design on the holster I've named Ringo tooling.
Holster $188 Cartridge Belt $220 (w/ incised lines and 6 bullet loops) |
| ref. #: wh-14 Old West half skirt Lawman style Holster with silver concho and Ringo tooling. It can be tooled to match any cartridge belt.
Holster $185 |
| ref. #: wh-15 Ranger Style Cross Draw Holster, Ringo tooled and diamond basket stamped in a natural oiled finish.
Holster $196 |
| ref. #: wh-16 Buffalo Scout Rig in a natural oiled finish. The holster is Ringo border tooled and fully basket stamped. The cartridge belt is Ringo border tooled. This particular holster was made for a custom Linebaugh. I can furnish a matching knife sheath if desired.
Holster $205 Cartridge Belt $270 |
| ref. #: wh-17 Double Cross Draw Wild Bill holster rig with 1 line 2 stamp border tooled 7-1/2" holster and cartridge belt with pointed belt ends, hand dyed midnight brown.
Holster $90 each (dying included with this price) Ranger Style Gun Belt $250 (no cartridge loops) |
| ref. #: wh-18 Ringo Tooled Cowboy Action rig with Ringo style holsters made for 4-3/4" Colt pistols with 6-shot shotgun slide.
Holster $188 each Cartridge Belt $280 as shown $260 in natural oiled finish Shotgun Slide $60 |
| ref. #: wh-19 The Lawman holster. This holster can be worn strong side or cross draw. Has a tooled rosette with Montana Silversmith conchos. Hand dyed black.
Holster $190 each |
