Book Review - Packing Iron. Gunleather of the Frontier West

Packing Iron - Gunleather of the Frontier West. Richard C. Rattenbury. 1993

This book is a must have if you are interested in holsters, belts and associated leather work of the American West. This full colour A4 size book of over 200 pages guides you through the history and evolution of holsters. This is illustrated with black and white period photos and modern images of original holsters many with their period pistols.

Belts, saddle bags and rifles cases are also covered along with shoulder holsters and other ways of concealed carry! This book is a great reference for general interest as well as reenactors and leather workers who want to get things period correct.