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Mic, Such a great project. I'm not sure if anyone here has fabricated a Bapty sight lately, but member lostinperiphery might be able to put you on the right track. If nothing else, there are detailed diagrams within the thread: https://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=69015&hilit=bapty+sight Mor...

Nice work on interpreting the details, COW sleuths. If nothing else, this confirms a "screen-accurate" concealed carry option while in gear. :D I wish Lee Keppler were around for this revelation. Lee loved him some Indy guns and holsters. I can hear him now - "well, why wouldn't Indy ...

I've gotta admit that I was disappointed not to see Indy toting a pistol of his own this time around. No gunbelt = no bueno IMO.

Thanks for posting, Chris. It’s not often that we get a fresh IJ gun article. And great to see you’re still around!

My guess is the vast majority of movie theater staff wouldn't know the difference between a Disney souvenir whip and a David Morgan. I'd be more worried about getting movie snack schmutz on my gear. Have you ever put those seats under a flashlight?

I know this is an older thread, but years ago I pored over Raiders whip screencaps versus actual whips and I could never confirm a 10-footer in any of the closeups. IMO the comparisons pointed overwhelmingly to 8-footers on the belt or in the hand in all Raiders scenes. Unfortunately the most compel...

JPdesign wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:21 pm I’m surprised Spade and Archer and Penatent Man aren’t listed.

Please post links!

Well, it's been a little while. Glad to see a good mix of older and newer membership on the boards. Never to stray far from my comfort zone, this thread is dedicated to DOD gun discussion. We'll have to wait for the digital release for more comprehensive screencaps on the Internet Movie Firearms Dat...

What a score! That looks great, and the wait makes the end result that much more satisfying. Well done.

On the Gear/ Guns page, when it’s describing Bapty, it supposes that it has had a barrel swap to a later, thinner barrel. I don’t think that’s correct. A Model of 1950 barrel wouldn’t have a .455 caliber mark on the side as the HE would; and, if you look carefully at the hi-res photos, you can see ...

I'm not far behind ya, M!

Gotcha. I do it as much for the natural welt too. I'm not coordinated enough to keep the polish off of it.

Glad we'll be "in spec" for a season or two!

If you've noticed, hipsters are reappropriating classic menswear. I still refuse to grow a full beard and make IPAs my go-to beverage of choice.

I painstakingly mask the welt with blue painter's tape only because I use Alden's brown cream on the brick-colored 405s. It takes time, patience, precision and small pieces, but works perfectly if done right.

Ugh, that's disappointing. WPG's customer service is solid if you change your mind on the return.

Howdy! A GREAT thing, in my personal opinion. :M: :tup: Schott jackets have been around since the 20's, creator of the original 'Perfecto' motorcycle jacket as worn by Marlon Brando in the 'Wild One', still owned by the same family, and built like tanks. +1. IMO Schott is as good as it gets for US ...

Another semi-related thread. KramStaar mentioned it previously sold for around $50,000. https://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=69036&hilit=bapty" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's odd because the listing page says it was unsold: https://propstoreauction.co...

tomek9210 wrote:Daniel Borton, our own moderator, posted a photo of such comparison on his FB few weeks ago as he owns both whips.

Tomek, will you post a link to Daniel's FB post?

Another semi-related thread. KramStaar mentioned it previously sold for around $50,000.

https://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php? ... ilit=bapty" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Illinois_Jones wrote:Yeah, I love my Expedition. One of my hopes is that the new film piques enough interest to generate a market that G&B can't pass up and they start making it again.

And in veg-tanned goat please, G&B...

Looks like you had a blast, agary. Keep us posted on the boots.

Fantastic eye candy as always, Sable and Croft. Gear shots are a big part of COW's allure IMO. Croft, I like the addition of the keffiyeh (shemagh, etc.) to the gear. A plausible and practical addition to the hero wardrobe. My metal replica 1911 saw lots of action in imaginary battles when we were k...

Belated thanks for the insight, Brandon.

Who says the site and its members don't still have a few tricks left up their sleeve. Amazing.

The most comprehensive thread I can find on the Raiders boot color: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=61207&hilit=raiders+aldens" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The temple and flying wing fight screencaps are pretty indicative of the color of HF's Alde...

I can't find the photos right now but I've seen some pictures that seem to indicate that the Raiders holster is much thinner than most versions seem to be. Almost a true thin vintage leather like the Crusade holster. Do we know where the Raiders holster is and how thick the leather should be? I'm i...

Great find, thanks Cap!

Well done, IJ. That looks GREAT and should be the go-by for anyone looking to do the same to theirs.

IndyFan89 wrote:
Cajunkraut wrote:Grips are good as long as they're checkered. Again, pic quality...

Better?

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Looks like the Alpaca Store on eBay is offline unfortunately. Theirs was my go-to MOTB cardi.

+1 for any updated leads on MOTB gloves...

Well the holster is a plain old WPG M1916 reproduction http://onlinemilitaria.net/products/646-US-M1916-Hip-Holster/?bc=no that David of MakeItJones http://www.makeitjones.co.uk kindly dyed, aged and weathered. His work is consistently tip top. The M1936 belt, M1923 ammo pouch and M1942 first aid p...

distantpeople wrote:Support the M1911A1 addition though you will need the right furniture...

Please...share where you found your furniture!

Vanguard makes quality stuff. They're a premier supplier to military exchange stores worldwide.

Merry Christmas, Chris! Glad to see you enjoying those great war trophies. Recently picked up another surplus M1 Carbine. Found a reasonable deal on an arsenal-rebuilt Inland and since surplus guns aren't getting any cheaper, now was as good a time as any. No pic to post at the moment, will update w...

All solid choices, and don't discount Steele & Jones. They do a nice SOC as well.

Todd's shirts have been on hiatus for quite some time now. There are no US-based shirt vendors at the moment as far as I'm aware.

Your best off-the-rack bets will probably be WPG or Wested, both shipped from overseas.

Don't forget this

Goatskin is pretty much bombproof as a jacket material as you mentioned. While I'm no leather expert, I do know that distressing goat relies on whether the skin is chrome or vegetable tanned. Chrome tanned goat doesn't distress the "traditional" way. If the finish shows wear at all, it's u...

Well at least the auction winner will get free shipping.

Man, I love that gun. *sigh*

Magnoli has one that's likely comparable to Wade's since he was the last vendor to carry Wade's stuff: https://www.magnoliclothiers.com/s-w-pistol-holster-bags-pouches-p-816.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=68355" onc...

backstagejack wrote:Arnold is listed as 6'2 and Ford seems to be near his height.

Met Arnold at my local cigar shop and he's at least that tall compared to my 5'11.

Hopefully there'll be a holiday discount

I purchased it online, from a company called Octagon Airsoft: https://www.octagonairsoft.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; who are based in Hong Kong. Like I said, they sold out pretty much straight away. They shipped over to me in the UK. I had duty/VAT to pay on arriva...

gbrandwood wrote:I'm not sure if I can name sellers on here but suffice to say they went out of stock.

As a moderator, I approve this message.

Feel free to reveal your source for the community's possible future benefit.

Wood,

Nice score. Do you mind sharing where you ordered it?

People I've spoken to don't like the look of them. None of my male friends own one or would wear one. My theory is that price aside, it's because 75% of the commercially-available leather jackets out there look like overly-distressed nubuck abominations of some original design. The typical mall-qua...

Tym,

The hooks have always seemed to be Alden's weak link. They either loosen, bend open, bend closed, or as you suspected, start pulling out.

If you can even imagine it, the hooks were once smaller than they are now.

The stitching darkened initially but then lightened up again once the excess polish was buffed away. The stitches don't retain the shoe cream's color as well as you'd think. I can't say what the results of using a paste wax would be. It didn't return to the original white color of course, but they'r...

Hey, Chris! Great advice.

Your post reminds me that I wish there were more Steranko gear examples, as I feel that look captures a version of Indy that would've been fun to explore on screen.

Out of the box, the 403's Chromexcel leather is much softer than the calfskin 405s, so yes, 405s feel way more supportive to me. While the 403s may be closer to 'Raiders accurate' in color, 405s can be darkened enough to match it. I sold my 403s simply because I felt they were too floppy. As soon as...

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