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Hand-Crafted Leather Goods
Custom
Orders—You Design It, We Build It.
We Specialize In Gun
Holsters—New, Restorations and Reconditioned
Toy Holsters from the
1930’s to the 1960’s Get Special Attention |
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Master Leather Craftsmen willing to RESTORE old, leather
TOY HOLSTERS are so few and far between that we have been placed on The
Endangered Species List!
However, at JCoatney Leather, bringing old holsters
"Back to Life" continues to be an enjoyable task. The challenge to revive some
of the appeal of these old toys that provided us so much fun as kids -- &
so many fond memories as "Boomers," is the specialty service JCoatney Leather
can provide for you old "Cowboys & Cowgals!" |
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| A major RESTORATION of a nice Hopalong
Cassidy holster. |
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BEFORE
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CLOSE-UP AFTER
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| These are "Before" (left) and "After"
(right) photos of a Small Roy Rogers set. |
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| This Roy Set required several "replacement
parts" – some of which were gleaned from inventory of really old leather
(but carefully preserved and cared for), and some "parts" were new leather
conditioned to look old. |
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How's this for a
magnificent Dale Evans double holster restoration?
CLICK ON THIS PHOTO TO
SEE IT UP CLOSE! |
| With our year of experience, we can product nearly any possible
combination of holster sets from ones that resemble the original pieces to
works of your own design. Please give us a call to discuss creating a
masterpiece for you. |
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| Here is an original work from John that
looks like it belongs to a pair of Nichols Cap Guns! |
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Be sure to click on
the photo to see it even bigger! |
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NEW RIG EARLY 90’S
A Gene Autry
rigbuilt from photos from 1952-53 (?) from the Sears Roebuck
Catalog. |
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NEW RIG LATE 80’S
“…..Replica of the holsters William Boyd wore in his first Hoppy
movie.” Designed from photos from the movie. |
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Be sure to click on the photo to see it even
bigger! |
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Here are some nice
examples of
reproduction and restoration holsters.
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Here's a beautiful Dale
Evans reproduction that we made.
CLICK ON THIS PHOTO TO SEE IT UP
CLOSE! |
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| JCoatney Leather was established by John Henry
Coatney in the hills of East Tennessee in 1929. Initially, shoe repair was the
primary service provided. We have a willingness to go the "extra miles" to
restore and preserve your leather treasures – especially that leather
"Family Heirloom," utilizing "old school" techniques of leather
craftsmanship. |
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J.H. Coatney • (1887 – 1967) The
Granddaddy of JCoatney Leather |
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Jimmie C. Coatney • (1915 – 1997)
Converted JCoatney Leather shop to EXCLUSIVELY a leather Shop –
1954 |
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John Coatney 1942 – (the current generation!) |
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RESTORATION RATES
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Labor and materials at $25 per hour – includes
various dyes and finishes; cleaning fluids; preservants; adhesives; threads;
minimal # of rivets, snaps, etc. |
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EVALUATION OF YOUR ITEM
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Within two days of receiving your item(s), JCoatney Leather will
inspect the item(s) and contact you via telephone to discuss 1) your concerns
and wishes, 2) our evaluation and explanation of the options available to
you. |
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G’daddy’s long standing policy regarding when the
customer can expect his project to be completed is as follows: Well folks,
it’s still first come, first served. Your project will be recorded on the
Shop Calendar on the date received and work on your project will begin upon the
completion of the project(s) received prior to your package. |
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RECOMMENDED PACKING
PROCEDURES
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G’daddy used to say that,“…..most folks just
don’t pay any attention when it comes to tend’n to their
leather.” Obviously, you can best assure maximum care for your TOY
HOLSTER(s) by the way you pack them when planning to ship them and / or travel
to and from a gun show, etc. Most anyone utilizin’ this particular website
knows that a dyed.in.the.wool cap pistol collector will not – and will not
allow their guns to be fired / “clicked” / snapped. It just may be
the last ‘click’ left in that gun! Likewise, fold your little leather
rig and it may very well be the fold that breaks your treasure! JCoatney
Leather encourages our customers to utilize containers that – size wise
– adequately protects your toys during the shipping process. JCoatney
Leather can offer suggestions if needed. |
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SHIPPING / INSURANCE
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The first thing JCoatney Leather asks you to do: Please tag your
item – name, address, phone number, and date of shipping.
Thanks! |
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Customers are responsible for all shipping and insurance charges
on items both ways. |
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Upon purchase from JCoatney Leather of a RESTORED HOLSTER and /
or a reproduction rig and / or a new item of any kind, JCoatney Leather will
provide FREE shipping. |
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DEFINITIONS
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| Because G’daddy’s HOLSTER TALK from
many years ago is still used here at JCoatney Leather to describe / discuss the
various individual pieces of leather utilized to build a holster rig,
we’re gonna write ’em down for you to ponder over before you contact
us. That way, when you do contact us, both you and JCoatney Leather should
better be able to understand what we both are talking about! |
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RIG - refers to the totally finished product, including
all of the hardware. |
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HARDWARE - All of the various metal spots, rivets, studs,
conchos utilized on a rig. (more commonly referred to by Greenhorns, as –
“all those metal buttons”) *JCoatney Leather has a limited supply of
original, new-old-stock hardware, and also hardware "salvaged" from throw-away
rigs. |
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SINGLE RIG - Finished product, only one
holster. |
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DOUBLE RIG - Finished product with two
holsters. |
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(Gun) BELT - That part of the rig that wraps ‘round
waist / hips. |
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BILLETS - The straps attached to each end of the belt. One
end of strap secures buckle. Opposite end has holes to receive buckle tongue,
and metal tip of the three piece buckle set. |
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SLOT HOLE - The punched / cut horizontal hole in the belt
in which holster is inserted and attached to the belt. |
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BACKDROP & POCKET - The two pieces (of leather) that
make the holster. |
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• Backdrop That flat piece
of the holster that lays against the (cowboys) leg. ** |
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• Pocket Outer, foremost
piece (of the holster) constructed to secure gun. Also, the most obvious place
to attach various decorations. |
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** Holsters built from one piece of leather and folded over
obviously do not require a backdrop. |
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HANGER - When utilized, is that extra piece of leather
used to attach holster(s) to belt. |
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BRING BACK YOUR CHILDHOOD (for yourself or
YOUR FAVORITE "KID")
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If you've ever wanted a Genuine Leather Holster Rig from
your childhood or your kid or your grandkid has a favorite, then just tell us
and we'll be happy to make ANY single or double holster rig that you
want. You can even design it yourself if you like, or we'll be glad to talk
over the various details. Just give us a call and we'll get started on the
Rig Of Your Dreams! |
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"CAP GUN FRIENDS" or as my wife always says,
"Your Cap Pistol Buddies!"
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Through the years, many of ya’ll have taught
me, and shared with me your thoughts – and even some of your secrets
– of the fun and enjoyment we experience tinkering ’round with these
old toys. And it seems appropriate here to say, “Thanks!” to all of
my “Buddies” for your friendship. Listed below are some who have
indicated that should someone seek their opinion about JCoatney Leather; they
may be inclined to offer a kind word. |
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Chuck Layman |
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Bethel Park, PA |
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412 833-3581 |
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Chuck Quinn |
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Danville, CA |
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800 585-2392 |
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Don Raker |
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High Point, NC |
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336-454-1950 |
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Herb Taylor |
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Dillsburg, PA |
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717-432-5038 |
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Ron Doub |
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Columbia, MD |
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410-995-1254 |
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JCoatney
Leather
Phone: 865-828-8992
Isaiah 26:12
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