New Crystal Skull Style Holster by Jake Johnson

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:23 am

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I have just finished my first Crystal Skull holster. This one is hand sewn with linen thread and the brown dye is carefully applied with an airbrush to give it an old look. The pattern is based on an IMA Webley holster, photo research of Indy's rig, and many other original Webley holster photographs. The end of the holster is sewn shut just like you see on screen. It will be up to the new owner to wet mold it to the particular Webley style revolver you may have. The bottom end of the holster is scuffed slightly in the photos of the original, but I would prefer that the customer finishes ageing it to their liking. You may also notice the rear belt loop strap has the familiar shape of many of original Webleys. To date, I have one finished, and a second one to be completed by friday afternoon. They will be for sale at the Queen Mary summit. The price is $125.00 If there is an interest, I will take orders.

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Jake Johnson
Maker

191145 · Post by **191145** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:32 pm

Wow! Very excellent craftsmanship.

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:48 pm

I have one of these holsters for sale at $75.00 After attempting to place an original WG Webley revolver inside it, it appears that the fit is somewhat short. While the gun still fits in, newer versions will be longer to accomodate the additional length of the WG. If you do not plan on getting a WG, this holster fits the slightly shorter MarkVI Webley perfectly. When this one is gone, the pattern will be updated, and they will return to the $125.00 price. I have yet to see any CS style holster that properly fits the WG. I now have a Rook WG sample in hand to update the pattern.

Indiana Jake

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:34 pm

I've seen the before mentioned holster in person this past weekend and I can tell you it's a quality holster! Jake, you do some fine leather work!

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:22 pm

and, as a owner of Jake's SA Raiders holster, I can faithfully second that statement!

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:19 pm

When you get the pattern done let me know. I'm interested in one for my REAL WG.

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:35 am

I just completed a wooded replica of the webley

Thanks to fellow COW member Indiana Bond, I was able to borrow his Rook Webley WG, and measure it to make a wooden pattern. I now have something accurate in size and shape to mold a holster properly to the WG. Thanks Indiana Bond, that saved me the cost of a Webley and/or a replica!

Regards,

Indiana Jake
Jake Johnson Maker

Indiana Bond · Post by **Indiana Bond** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:59 am

Hey Jake!

Glad to have been of assistance!! That wooden replica looks great!

Can't wait to get my Holster from you tomorrow and retrieve my "Rook" replica. I will post pics of the holster and my real WG when I get them home.

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:29 pm

Indiana Bond has picked up his new holster. There are changes he wanted made to the pattern and here are the results. The buttton closure for the holster is the traditional Sam Browne style of stud that is made in England. Not to be confused with the incorrect American made button studs. A great little accurate detail to add to this holster. I was able to study an origianl Webley holster while I was making the one you see below.

Enjoy.

Jake

Indiana Bond · Post by **Indiana Bond** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:33 pm

Finally got the chance to take a photo!

Here is Jakes Crystal Skull Holster along with my newly acquired Lee Keppler Crystal Skull Belt and a Simon Martin Crystal Skull Whip! And of course the Webley WG!

This gear is all top notch, well made, and extremely screen accurate. Can't wait for the next Indy event!!

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:37 pm

Wow... Nice group of stuff there!!!

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:48 pm

jeez I have been waiting for my keepler gunbelt and holster for four months now!

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:03 pm

How does one see Keppler's offerings? His website has been down since I became a member a few months ago.

Andymac84 · Post by **Andymac84** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:34 am

Awesome work Jake!!

It looks great to me. Keep up that good work!

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:59 pm

Here are three more Indy Crystal skull holsters that are on their way to their new owners.

Thank you to members of COW for your business.

Indiana Jake

sithspawn · Post by **sithspawn** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:40 pm

Got it today! Excellent work, Jake. Old world craftmanship.It looks spot on. The indentation even fits my gun perfectly. If you're looking for a CS holster I highly recommend this one.

Indy1024 · Post by **Indy1024** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:51 pm

Indiana Jake wrote:I just completed a wooded replica of the webley

How the sam hill did you make that kind of gun out of wood???
it is soooo awesome! great job...
did you have to use some sort of special tool?

Imahomer · Post by **Imahomer** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:08 pm

Very tempting... You do great work and now I'm considering dumping my old makeshift holster and getting a nice Raiders holster.

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:57 pm

LOL! I've been recast... in wood!

Nice job! (on the gun and of course the holsters!)

Russ

Indiana Jake · Post by **Indiana Jake** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:09 pm

I made the wooden Webley out of a 3/4 plank of birch wood from Home Depot. I used a bandsaw, a vary large disc sander, dremel tools, files and sandpaper. Basically a wood sculpture project.
I could have easliy made a silicone mold of the Webley, but it would upset the cost-benefit ratio, and worse yet being called a Pirate! Someday having an original Webley would really be nice, So I'll wait til then. In the meantime getting a Rook Webley is nearly unobtainable. I'm not sure how crazy I am about carrying a wooden gun in the meantime. For now I'll just mold holsters with it.

Indiana Jake