@@ArizonaGhostriders The Bandelier or Baldric goes even further Back to around the 11 Century manuscriptminiatures.com/search/?year=&year_end=&tags=baldric&institution=&manuscript=
A canvas belt and loops helps keep your cartridges from turning green too. BTW, nickle plated cartridges were developed for modern Police who also carried their ammo in leather belt loops.
Somehow, watching some Red Dead Redemption II videos also makes these show up in the suggestions. The game might end up sending quite a few viewers your way.
It's great how much AZ Ghostriders has grown since then. I partly credit RDR2 to getting me back into western history and gear and I'm sure glad I did.
Well, you just earned a subscriber. I was delighted by the informative nature of the hosts, and the tomfoolery that went into making this moving picture.
I've often wondered what happened to the gunbelt Richard Boone wore in the TV series " Have Gun Will Travel " ? It had the chess piece " Knight " on the outside of the holster. It was also black just like the working clothes Paladin wore.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Very late reply, but that rig (or at least one iteration of it) is on display at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West in Cody, Wyoming.
i swear Bill doesn’t want to move on because he loves annoying you and your friends…you keep his memories alive so he repays you with fun and interesting stories😎 RIP, Bill, and may you annoy Santee for years to come!
Greetings from Ireland. Great video. How about one on the different way's to carry gun's such as cross draw, carrying two or more and saddle holsters for rifle's and hand gun's, not forgetting back-up gun's such as derringer's. Not to forget the modern question, open or concealed carry?
Since I found your channel, I have enjoyed your videos. I used to do some living history. Law enforcement in the cowboy days. A lot of fun. Watching your vids very informative and fun. Thanks.
Hello! And howdy friend. I love belts and all types of accessories. As always fun and creative entertainment for sure. Thank you for all you do. Happy back to school time! Yeah! See ya soon Belle.🔔
Seen you on the Scalicis and came to visit,, Great channel of the old West one of my favorite subjects growing up with the western movies. Very cool gun belt history and bullets. Love those belt buckles Will see you again for sure.
Great vid. I loved the humour. I'm currently writing a western screenplay & aiming to shoot a short teaser for the project this summer so I've been researching what was really used back then, as opposed to what was used in Hollywood westerns. I've been ploughing through hundreds of old pictures & out of all of them I've seen 2 drop leg type holsters, one of which I think was only worn that way so the gun was nicely presented to the camera. Almost everyone has their gun up high on their hip or slung over their belly. One thing that really surprised me was how many people had a full flap cavalry type holster, the complete opposite of the "quick draw gunslinger" mythos. You'd be surprised how hard it is to get hold of reasonably authentic kit here in England! Without paying a fortune for it anyway...
I'm sure you've already made your teaser, but I would recommend a Webley holster like Indiana Jones for a flap holster, looks the part and should be easy enough to find. Flap holsters are alot more practical than the quick-draw kind, especially for percussion guns that were best kept out of the weather
You will note that the period pictures show Mexican Loop holsters, but they don't hang low on a belt extension with leather tie-down thongs mid thigh like in the Western movies. The fact is low hanging pistol holsters and belts were no invented until the early 20th century. Their use in Westerns is just as bogus as showing solders coming home from the Civil War in the late 1860's with 1873 Colt Single Actions and 1892 Winchesters with lope levers, (ala John Wayne).
I've looked through hundreds of old pics of lawmen & outlaws recently for research. Out of all of them only 2 had anything remotely like the drop leg holsters you described. There's a reason for that. These people knew what they were doing & the vast majority of them wore their guns high. I won't say absolutely nobody had a drop leg set up back then but they were obviously extremely uncommon, because they're completely impractical. Anybody who's worn one & tried to do anything other than trudge around slowly knows this.
Yes Arizona GR , It covers the revolver ( 357) and has a styled flap with snap that comes over the handle. Only the butt of the gun sticks out.( for walking through brush). On the front it says: GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY. All looks professional! From Arizona High Desert(North).
Santee, I always re - watch your videos no matter how many times I've seen them. Could you possibly do a video on how the Hollywood style Buscadero Belt came into use ? . Keep up the great work you folks !.
Great video, I really like the money belt, always thought that was a newer idea until now. Its always been a dream of mine as long as I can remember to live in Arizona. It looks like such a beautiful place, don't get me wrong, I love Canada, however if I had the chance I would definitely be there.
You showed a picture of the double row cartridge belt but didn't talk about it. It was a rare belt with a double width and held twice the ammo. It was great for the 44.40 which could be used in the colt revolver and the winchester rifle.
I've been tying to find a gun belt without the holster believe it or not so I can add on my own. Mostly to match up with what you said Santee. "Not everything matched in the old west. Function to over fashion." And that exactly the look I wanted to go for. Mostly for a cowboy, or outlaw look, kinda like they just grabbed whatever gun belt and holster off of some poor dead sap for the outlaw and threw it together, or like maybe they didn't have enough money to buy a holster so they got a gun belt, and a old friend gave them a holster that didn't match for the cowboy.
Fantastic vid. I do wonder if Western gun belts and bandoliers could still be useful in the present day like hunters and local law enforcement use in someway.
Arizona Ghostriders it is called The Charcoal Corral in Castile NY they have a website check it out. They have giant inflatables for kids one is a Stage Coach. A Wild West mini golf course and a twin Drive in movie screens!
Hey Santee! ... “ Accessorize “? My wife’s Great, Great, Great Grand Mother Invented & sold many of those Gun Holster Accessories, in her Western Store On Rodeo Drive! : Buckles, Colored Belts, Silver Studded And a smaller Belt so the Women Folk could easily slide their Purses & Cell Phone pouches On And Off. Tales are still told today on how “ Mother Airborne “ could outdraw her Amex Platinum Card faster than any gal! Wonder, besides Bartering, for Locals or Ranching concerns? - did shops ever give Credit to buy those Gun Belts? Etc.? Darth Airborne Nobody 55’ NYC
@@ArizonaGhostriders I know... I'm glad I got mine when I did.i mostly use my replica guns and holsters for display in my "man cave." It's an awesome look!
Cool. Mine is made from a cinch strap 3 1/2 in wide with a double pin sliding coupler buckle. Works great! Good video! ( Ha ha ha) Made my holster from an old saddlebag and used copper rivets.
Now every time I watch a video that ends with "Like, Share, And Subscribe", I always say "And we'll see you on down the trail!" In my head lmao. Thanks for all the great videos Santee!
Another great video Santee full of history and funny to boot 👍🤠 I need to get a rig for my 1875 Outlaw I have . I can't remember if you did 1 on how they protected their rifles or not I've seen so many great videos of yours If not maybe 1 on that 👊🤠 Later Cowboy 👍☝️🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
When did belts like that become popular? After the civil war? I'm curious since I only found this video while looking up when ammo like that was used in the wild west.
Another EXCELLANT video. I teach Kung Fu and also use a clear nail polish ( base and coat ) from the dollar store. They cost a dollar...duh! 😋 I use them on my swords metal parts on the handles. It works great! I am so glad that I found your site, it is a gold mine! 👍😀 I really appreciate your time and effort, THANK YOU !! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS !!
First I want to say Happy Birthday to Bill. Thanks Santee for another great and informative video. My gun belt is normally the one that I wear for my War Against Northern Aggression reenactments. Usually has an oval NC belt buckle or a English import rectangle CSA buckle. I usually carry 2 pistols in either cross draw or reverse draw configuration. I prefer reverse draw out of holster the most or pull pistols with but forward and do road agent spin to bring barrels in to alignment.
Well, I've already covered tobacco, but I might go in depth into cigars. I can tell you that we are fond of Romeo Y Julietas. For shows where we get shot and have to die, you'll find us smoking Backwoods (quick smoke).
Are you going to bling up your saddle bags too? A little Razzle Dazzle? That, I want to see! LOL Well I sure hope these guns aren't loaded... 🤣 Love your videos! Always fun and informative. RIP, Bill!
Bandon Oregon, in the old town jail that serves as a museum That was 1976, I think. It was brown leather like from the top of a boot or something, with leather lacing. More utilatarian than decoration. I wasn't able to make out the pistol, all I could see was the handle.It was obviously home made. They also had a conestoga that supprised me at its size. I also saw another one similar at the Smithsonian in Wash. D.C.in 1969. FYI RANDOLPH SCOTT made a western in which you could see holsters that were homemade. Sorry, I don't recall the name of movie. Its shown on grit TV every once in a while. Also in the civil war the raiders at the border of Kansas & Missouri made holsters for their saddles because pistols were the primary weapon of a guerilla raider
@@maxbelflower4981 Interesting info. By the period of the Old West, holsters were a common item that could be purchased. There were catalogs and also custom work available. Ranchers could make their own, I would imagine, because they likely had a few fellas that knew how to do repairs on leather. I own a holster from the period that was cut down at the mouth for an easier draw.
Anyone know why John Wayne carried a longer than necessary cartridge halfway around his cartridge loops in the middle of his back? He does it in every western he's been in.
It's a .45-70 and the idea I read is that in a battle when you get to that bullet while reloading then you know you have are halfway out of rounds. Because the gunbelt is behind you, reloading is all "feel".
@@ArizonaGhostriders That's what I figured. I've seen other characters in westerns who wore a gun belt with three-four 45-70s at spaced intervals and probably for the same reason - depending on how many guns they were carrying. And to include that tidbit of detail in a movie is dedication. I do wish that there were a way to "insinuate" what caliber revolver a character was using. I've got several gun belts with loops sized for specific calibers. One of the belts I have is for 45 Colt and you can tell it from up close and at a distance . . . 45 Colt is a rather large cartridge. And while many people may assume a western character carries and uses a 45 Colt, many of the cartridges in their gun belts is definitely smaller than a 45.
One nice thing I discovered: the loops for .45 cartridges are actually the right size for holding Nerf blaster darts.
HAHA! I don't doubt it.
@@ArizonaGhostriders The Bandelier or Baldric goes even further Back to around the 11 Century manuscriptminiatures.com/search/?year=&year_end=&tags=baldric&institution=&manuscript=
That's useful info. When you go to war with your dogs or grandkids.
You mean the NERF loops are conveniently made for .45.
I'm convinced they did that on purpose.
A canvas belt and loops helps keep your cartridges from turning green too. BTW, nickle plated cartridges were developed for modern Police who also carried their ammo in leather belt loops.
True! Thanks for the extra info.
Somehow, watching some Red Dead Redemption II videos also makes these show up in the suggestions.
The game might end up sending quite a few viewers your way.
So far about 8K
It's great how much AZ Ghostriders has grown since then. I partly credit RDR2 to getting me back into western history and gear and I'm sure glad I did.
That’s how I found and have loved this channel.
@@erikschiller7210 Thank you!
@@TheMidnightModder Yeeehaw!
I’m getting a brand new gun belt. By Colt Farro leather. I can’t wait. The man’s craftsmanship has no equal!
Good stuff for sure.
As simple as gun belts are there’s just something so incredible about them
Yep
A money belt? Oh you mean a MUNEH belt.
HA! Yes, Arthur, I do.
Nope… he means a Munny belt….. as in William Munny….
(Not really, but it sounds better)
Well, you just earned a subscriber. I was delighted by the informative nature of the hosts, and the tomfoolery that went into making this moving picture.
Well, thank you! Tomfoolery is my middle name!
Santee, I'll admit I never realized your ghost is the real Bill Brazleton. This should say something to the skeptics! Great video!
Thanks, Rick!
ARTHUR, Abigail says hi and so does Jack
But, what about uncle? It's the lumbago isn't it?
John wanna go to Tahiti
bill seemore yes
"Not THAT unarmed"
I spit my coffee out on that one. Funny stuff
I've often wondered what happened to the gunbelt Richard Boone wore in the TV series " Have Gun Will Travel " ? It had the chess piece " Knight " on the outside of the holster. It was also black just like the working clothes Paladin wore.
Yes, well, I'm sure it's in a museum somewhere. There are people who make reproductions of it, though.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Very late reply, but that rig (or at least one iteration of it) is on display at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West in Cody, Wyoming.
Love how you talked about the Mexican revolutionary my great great grandfather fought in that war and also the cristero war of 1925.
Wow! That's impressive. I've never spoken to anyone whose it relatives fought in either one. Thanks!
@@ArizonaGhostriders thank you
Would love to hear some stories sometime.
@@ArizonaGhostriders you will no worries
i swear Bill doesn’t want to move on because he loves annoying you and your friends…you keep his memories alive so he repays you with fun and interesting stories😎
RIP, Bill, and may you annoy Santee for years to come!
Bill says, "Even after death I will annoy him."
I stumbled on your channel and i frickin' like it a lot, history with a load of humor!! ... Greetings from The Netherlands aka Holland 👍
Welcome aboard! Bedankt!
i really like the vast sorts of clips and photos you use for silly stuff. great editing too.
Very interesting learning about the progression of the gun belt.
Thanks!
Another great, informative video! I didn’t know about the canvas belts.
Happy anniversary, Bill!
Not many reenactors do the canvas belt, but when I see them, I like them (and they are different!)
one of the stuff I am most fascinated about....the way they used the gunbelts and bondoliers....
Good! I have a carry video too.
I still can imagine being unarmed. My cousin got blindly stabbed in broad daylight, that ain't gonna be me
Sorry to hear that about your cousin.
Greetings from Ireland. Great video. How about one on the different way's to carry gun's such as cross draw, carrying two or more and saddle holsters for rifle's and hand gun's, not forgetting back-up gun's such as derringer's. Not to forget the modern question, open or concealed carry?
I like how you're thinking, pardner!
Since I found your channel, I have enjoyed your videos. I used to do some living history. Law enforcement in the cowboy days. A lot of fun. Watching your vids very informative and fun. Thanks.
I certainly appreciate that and I'll keep 'em coming.
Ol Bill's still havin too much fun! Good video.
He always does!
Hello! And howdy friend. I love belts and all types of accessories. As always fun and creative entertainment for sure. Thank you for all you do. Happy back to school time! Yeah! See ya soon Belle.🔔
Thanks, Belle!
Seen you on the Scalicis and came to visit,, Great channel of the old West one of my favorite subjects growing up with the western movies. Very cool gun belt history and bullets. Love those belt buckles Will see you again for sure.
Glad to hear it and the Scalicis are terrific!
Great vid. I loved the humour. I'm currently writing a western screenplay & aiming to shoot a short teaser for the project this summer so I've been researching what was really used back then, as opposed to what was used in Hollywood westerns.
I've been ploughing through hundreds of old pictures & out of all of them I've seen 2 drop leg type holsters, one of which I think was only worn that way so the gun was nicely presented to the camera. Almost everyone has their gun up high on their hip or slung over their belly. One thing that really surprised me was how many people had a full flap cavalry type holster, the complete opposite of the "quick draw gunslinger" mythos.
You'd be surprised how hard it is to get hold of reasonably authentic kit here in England! Without paying a fortune for it anyway...
I'm sure you've already made your teaser, but I would recommend a Webley holster like Indiana Jones for a flap holster, looks the part and should be easy enough to find. Flap holsters are alot more practical than the quick-draw kind, especially for percussion guns that were best kept out of the weather
Elisha Cook Jr and Jack Palance from Shane, 1953. Nice choice.
Dan's laugh was epic. glad you kept it in.
Thanks for adding to it, JW!
The old-west needs to come back!
It does!
You will note that the period pictures show Mexican Loop holsters, but they don't hang low on a belt extension with leather tie-down thongs mid thigh like in the Western movies. The fact is low hanging pistol holsters and belts were no invented until the early 20th century. Their use in Westerns is just as bogus as showing solders coming home from the Civil War in the late 1860's with 1873 Colt Single Actions and 1892 Winchesters with lope levers, (ala John Wayne).
Yep!
I've looked through hundreds of old pics of lawmen & outlaws recently for research. Out of all of them only 2 had anything remotely like the drop leg holsters you described. There's a reason for that. These people knew what they were doing & the vast majority of them wore their guns high.
I won't say absolutely nobody had a drop leg set up back then but they were obviously extremely uncommon, because they're completely impractical. Anybody who's worn one & tried to do anything other than trudge around slowly knows this.
Yes Arizona GR , It covers the revolver ( 357) and has a styled flap with snap that comes over the handle.
Only the butt of the gun sticks out.( for walking through brush).
On the front it says: GOD, FAMILY, COUNTRY. All looks professional!
From Arizona High Desert(North).
Nice scabbard!
Santee, I always re - watch your videos no matter how many times I've seen them. Could you possibly do a video on how the Hollywood style Buscadero Belt came into use ? . Keep up the great work you folks !.
Hey, Dennis, thanks and a great idea!
Great video, I really like the money belt, always thought that was a newer idea until now. Its always been a dream of mine as long as I can remember to live in Arizona. It looks like such a beautiful place, don't get me wrong, I love Canada, however if I had the chance I would definitely be there.
Great to hear. If you ever visit, let us know!
I've got my grandpa's gun belt and his dad's gun belt. I should do a video on them!
Definitely should. Part of YOUR history.
I'm looking forward to it!
You showed a picture of the double row cartridge belt but didn't talk about it. It was a rare belt with a double width and held twice the ammo. It was great for the 44.40 which could be used in the colt revolver and the winchester rifle.
Picture shows my first holster about 1949
OK
I totally enjoyed your wonderful video. Wishing you a happy Friday :) You are doing so well.
Thanks so much, Darren! You too.
Nice! Great education here!
Thanks for watching!
I've been tying to find a gun belt without the holster believe it or not so I can add on my own. Mostly to match up with what you said Santee. "Not everything matched in the old west. Function to over fashion." And that exactly the look I wanted to go for. Mostly for a cowboy, or outlaw look, kinda like they just grabbed whatever gun belt and holster off of some poor dead sap for the outlaw and threw it together, or like maybe they didn't have enough money to buy a holster so they got a gun belt, and a old friend gave them a holster that didn't match for the cowboy.
Good plan. Yeah, a lot of shops will sell a set, but you can also find folks who sell just a holster, or just a gunbelt. Like www.carricoleather.com
Short, informative and helpful. Thanks.
Fantastic vid. I do wonder if Western gun belts and bandoliers could still be useful in the present day like hunters and local law enforcement use in someway.
I wouldn't doubt some hunters carry them. Law enforcement relies on semi-automatic weapons so they probably wouldn't carry them.
Thankyou.Look forward to more of your videos!
Thank you!
Great Show
🤠🤠
Great video. I like that money belt.
Awesome!
mah man pancho villa in the thumbnail
I saw that too!
The exact definition of a homie
Santee! Passing through your home state staying a night in Kingman 😄 as always another good video! Your channel is growing like a weed!
RH! Welcome to AZ. Kingman was founded in 1882, so you're staying in a real Old West town. Drive safely.
Arizona Ghostriders thank you Santee! Making my way back to MD. Yeeehaw!!! Love your show brother!
Right back at ya!
Loved this episode
I appreciate that, MM!
A1 fantastic, entertaining while informative
Hii mate awesome explanation of something I know nothing off.. I've loved learning about the old west it's far different to our old days here 😀😀😂
Thanks man! Love your channel
Great video. Informative, hilarious, and excellent use of visual aids. 😊👍
Thank you!
Love your videos and the channel. We have a restaurant here that is Wild West theme it’s a fun place for all. Keep creating. Justin and Ralph
OOOOOO!!! I wanna go! Where ya at?
Thanks for watching BTW
Arizona Ghostriders it is called The Charcoal Corral in Castile NY they have a website check it out. They have giant inflatables for kids one is a Stage Coach. A Wild West mini golf course and a twin Drive in movie screens!
I definitely will. Thanks for that!
Great video! Nice to see Chisholm Trail’s website featured. I’m in no way connected except as a well pleased customer.
They have a nice selection.
Ammo: you cannot have enough of it!😅. Thanks for the video.
Yup! You're welcome
Hey Santee! ... “ Accessorize “? My wife’s Great, Great, Great Grand Mother Invented & sold many of those Gun Holster Accessories, in her Western Store On Rodeo Drive! : Buckles, Colored Belts, Silver Studded And a smaller Belt so the Women Folk could easily slide their Purses & Cell Phone pouches On And Off. Tales are still told today on how “ Mother Airborne “ could outdraw her Amex Platinum Card faster than any gal! Wonder, besides Bartering, for Locals or Ranching concerns? - did shops ever give Credit to buy those Gun Belts? Etc.? Darth Airborne Nobody 55’ NYC
LOL!
So ol Bill's been the one drinking my whiskey!!
Oh yeah.
@@ArizonaGhostriders how do I get Bill to go back to Santee?
Hey Santee, tell Bill that the Whitney Hotels are looking for help in the 🍸 bar. 😜😂🤣 Anyway, great story!
🤭Thank you!
Yep, I’ll take a belt! Thanks Dudes! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thanks for watching.
3400 subs! Wow. I love the looks of those old leather belts.
Me too!
You won't love the price though!
@@robbyritter4245 I bet your right.
Santee where did you ever come up with the saying, see you on down the trail? 🤠
I think I saw it in a western movie or tv show.
I was hoping on seeing more.
I was hoping on not have a full time job so I could make longer videos! LOL!
Interesting... thanks. I have ten western gun rigs in my collection and this video makes me want to add more. Lol. I subscribed too!
Good luck finding them right now. The election has made people buy up guns and the shelves are picked apart!
@@ArizonaGhostriders I know... I'm glad I got mine when I did.i mostly use my replica guns and holsters for display in my "man cave." It's an awesome look!
That was another good one.
Thank you!
If it fit andbcould hold your holster that's about it. Fancy embossed rigs were rarely seen in cowtowns filled with ordinary cowhands..
Yep. They seem to be more prevalent early on, then as they became catalog items the tooling sort of disappeared for awhile.
Cool.
Mine is made from a cinch strap 3 1/2 in wide with a double pin sliding coupler buckle.
Works great!
Good video! ( Ha ha ha)
Made my holster from an old saddlebag and used copper rivets.
That's awesome you re-used the leather. Bet it's a nice rustic-looking piece.
Now every time I watch a video that ends with "Like, Share, And Subscribe", I always say "And we'll see you on down the trail!" In my head lmao. Thanks for all the great videos Santee!
Thanks for that!
Showed some good rigs, and good info. R.I.P. Bill, or not. LOL!!
He was easier to deal with when he was alive, I suspect! Thanks for watching.
A very well made and informative video
Why thanks, folks!
what special effects software do you use to gun the smoke/flash effect at 0:49 ?
After effects. That effect was actually two assets. A muzzle flash and a smoke cloud.
Another great video Santee full of history and funny to boot 👍🤠 I need to get a rig for my 1875 Outlaw I have . I can't remember if you did 1 on how they protected their rifles or not I've seen so many great videos of yours If not maybe 1 on that 👊🤠 Later Cowboy 👍☝️🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Have a good one!
When did belts like that become popular? After the civil war?
I'm curious since I only found this video while looking up when ammo like that was used in the wild west.
Yes, when cartridges became widespread use.
Another EXCELLANT video.
I teach Kung Fu and also use a clear nail polish ( base and coat ) from the dollar store.
They cost a dollar...duh! 😋
I use them on my swords metal parts on the handles.
It works great! I am so glad that I found your site, it is a gold mine! 👍😀 I really
appreciate your time and effort, THANK YOU !! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS !!
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Santee, could you do a video on saddles in the Old West? Thanks.-Martin Curtis
Working on it, Martin!
This is so cool! Very informative!!!
Thank you, Martina!
@@ArizonaGhostriders you are welcome Santee!!😊😊
Very informative and a great reference for repro belts!
Great video Santee love the Elvis Clip Rebel cowboy Elvis out well thank you thank you very much thank you
You're welcome! Thought about you when I put him in it.
Another great video....
Thank you so much.
Thanks Santee, good video. I learned something.
I'm glad, Bob!
Loved the dinosaur!!
Thanks! He's a good boy.
Hello good job. Would had like to live back then.
Hey Santee could you do one one on making gun belts
Perhaps!
Hope so
im actually going to be making a holster kit soon for my repro amd this vid was super helpful
Cool!
Awesome video🎥 RIP Bill😂 August 22 just happens to be my daughter‘s 10th 🎂😂
Doe she exhibits signs of stagecoach road-agentry?
Arizona Ghostriders yes and it’s terrifying😂🤣
LOL! He's harmless, really. She will be too....maybe.
I love this stuff! Keep em' comin!
Will do.
Great videos as always
Thank you folks!
First I want to say Happy Birthday to Bill. Thanks Santee for another great and informative video. My gun belt is normally the one that I wear for my War Against Northern Aggression reenactments. Usually has an oval NC belt buckle or a English import rectangle CSA buckle. I usually carry 2 pistols in either cross draw or reverse draw configuration. I prefer reverse draw out of holster the most or pull pistols with but forward and do road agent spin to bring barrels in to alignment.
That is great, Eric. I like that setup a lot. I KNOW it's fun to mess with those pistols!
Gives me a good Josey Wales feeling.
i didnt know there was a rectangle csa buckle.
Informative. Thanks, Santee
My pleasure!
made my own for SASS but it was a Hollywood style rig good video
That's still a good rig, though!
That’s pretty darn cool!
Thank you.
How about a video on the cigars you guys use.
Well, I've already covered tobacco, but I might go in depth into cigars. I can tell you that we are fond of Romeo Y Julietas. For shows where we get shot and have to die, you'll find us smoking Backwoods (quick smoke).
@@ArizonaGhostriders would you mind going over how ammunition was made back in the old west including the casings themselves
Loved the video Santee
Thanks!
Haha that Scarface clip always gets me
Cool. I saw it in the theater when it came out. Sigh...
@@ArizonaGhostriders i remember When Young guns came out :) take care of yourself , and bless you guys
One of the reasons the canvas belts were popular was they do not form verdigris, nail polish was not available on the frontier.
They were also very comfortable.
On the frontier it's unlikely your cartridges would be in contact with the leather long enough to start tarnishing.
The movie #3:07 Is called Shane.
Yes it is!
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
Are you going to bling up your saddle bags too? A little Razzle Dazzle? That, I want to see! LOL Well I sure hope these guns aren't loaded... 🤣 Love your videos! Always fun and informative. RIP, Bill!
New sub here. Glad I found this channel. I am enjoying your videos. I am in Northern Nevada.
That's awesome! I'd like to go there and check out some ghost towns one day. Thanks for watching!
Arizona Ghostriders you should! There are certainly a lot of them around to check out.
I've seen gun belts with home made holsters in old west type museums, was supprised you didn't talk about those.
Probably because I've never seen a homemade one in any museum or book. Which museum did you see the ones you are thinking of so I can see them too?
Bandon Oregon, in the old town jail that serves as a museum That was 1976, I think. It was brown leather like from the top of a boot or something, with leather lacing. More utilatarian than decoration. I wasn't able to make out the pistol, all I could see was the handle.It was obviously home made. They also had a conestoga that supprised me at its size. I also saw another one similar at the Smithsonian in Wash. D.C.in 1969.
FYI RANDOLPH SCOTT made a western in which you could see holsters that were homemade. Sorry, I don't recall the name of movie. Its shown on grit TV every once in a while.
Also in the civil war the raiders at the border of Kansas & Missouri made holsters for their saddles because pistols were the primary weapon of a guerilla raider
@@maxbelflower4981 Interesting info. By the period of the Old West, holsters were a common item that could be purchased. There were catalogs and also custom work available. Ranchers could make their own, I would imagine, because they likely had a few fellas that knew how to do repairs on leather. I own a holster from the period that was cut down at the mouth for an easier draw.
Anyone know why John Wayne carried a longer than necessary cartridge halfway around his cartridge loops in the middle of his back? He does it in every western he's been in.
It's a .45-70 and the idea I read is that in a battle when you get to that bullet while reloading then you know you have are halfway out of rounds. Because the gunbelt is behind you, reloading is all "feel".
@@ArizonaGhostriders That's what I figured. I've seen other characters in westerns who wore a gun belt with three-four 45-70s at spaced intervals and probably for the same reason - depending on how many guns they were carrying. And to include that tidbit of detail in a movie is dedication. I do wish that there were a way to "insinuate" what caliber revolver a character was using. I've got several gun belts with loops sized for specific calibers. One of the belts I have is for 45 Colt and you can tell it from up close and at a distance . . . 45 Colt is a rather large cartridge. And while many people may assume a western character carries and uses a 45 Colt, many of the cartridges in their gun belts is definitely smaller than a 45.
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Santee hey was there gun belts for rifles to I know for revolvers and also not just rifle cartridges did they have for shot shells
I haven't seen a shotshell belt yet, but I imagine it was around. Mainly hunters, I imagine.
Mr. Santee I have a question.
Is this gun belt one you own? If so could you please tell me where you got those .38 specials? 1:29
Yes, that is my belt, but it is .45, not .38. I don't own a .38...yet.
@@ArizonaGhostriders ok thanks. It is still a very nice belt