Tom Threepersons style holster.....

[Bob Wright]

I sure hope I haven't posted this before...............

Around 1975 ~ 1980 I tried my hand at leatherwork. I had admired the Tom Persons style and tried to duplicate it. This photo was made in 1980 or so with it in use:

Here is a more recent photo, same gun and same holster:

The gun and holster have fared much better over the years than I have.


Bob Wright

 

[blume357]

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=289275

 

[Bob Wright]

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Bob Wright

 

[bogus bill]

We dont take him out much anymore.

 

[Kevin]

Ok, butt what hasn’t been covered is why is it named “Threeperson?” Was that somebody’s name?

And what makes this style of holster so desirable? I have a drawer full of holsters, which only get used occasionally.

 

[Poco Oso]

Kevin:
Here's some info on Tom Threepersons and his holster.

https://thelastbestwest.com/hand-made-leather/tom-threepersons-holsters/

 

[Kevin]

Thanks! I was trying to figure out if the Threeperson was making some reference to the fact the gun might be a "third" person, assuming the cowboy had two revolvers on his belt.

You know, the way Dirty Harry replied to the question, "Whose going to stop me?" His answer: "Me, and Smith, and Wesson."

 

[Bob Wright]

Two holster styles emerged from that era, post WW I or so: the Tom Threepersons and the W.F. Brill design.

Both designs were meant to be worn on the trousers belt, and under a coat for some concealment. Both exposed the trigger guard, for quick access when making the draw, and had a forward cant. And neither of the originals employed safety straps or thongs. They were transitional holsters for large revolvers or pistols moving away from the heavy gunbelt and holster style of the western era.

Bob Wright

 

[powder smoke]

Pretty much in love with yourself aint ya? ps :wink:

 

[bogus bill]

When I first hired into Lockheed as a guard we were issued those flap swivel holsters that had a long drop and would slap your leg as you walked. I think mostly old time motor officers used them. I can see them for that or maybe horse riders. Had the swivel break loose and the gun and holster fall to the ground on me once. I always liked my holster and gun rig ride high and close like the Threepersons or River Rig. My best one was stolen. It was a Hume River Rig I think designed by Bill Jordan for DA revolvers. Mine was for 5" N frame smiths. I have a matching pair of model 27-2 and 29-2 both in 5". I also had a 4" one for our work guns. I had mine where the butt of the gun was slightly down back with the barrel kicked forward. Worked best for me and my big fat build especially driving or sitting in guard shacks. Some low life stole my rig out the back of my camper shell when I stopped for doughnuts driving home from work. The SOB likely didn't even have a gun to fit it!

 

[Colonel Daddy]

It's OK Bob, a refresher can be good from time to time! 8)

 

[Colonel Daddy]

To me, the Threepersons and the Lawrence/Keith 120 holsters are similar tho might have some slight differences.