Packing Iron: Gun Leather of the Frontier West

by Richard C. Rattenbury

Western gunleather is an icon of American frontier lore. Packing Iron celebrates the artistry and innovation of the craftsmen who designed the gun rigs of the old time cowboys, troopers, lawmen, and Hollywood heroes. This unique art form is fully described and richly illuatrated with more than 300 exciting color photographs and nearly 100 rare historic images. In the pages of Packing Iron you will discover gunleather produced by historic government arsenals, along with the famed frontier craftsmen like Collins, Meanea, Gallatin, and Heiser.

216 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1993

Reviews

[John Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent resource for leather crafters and historians.

[Barry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of pictures and some text. Beautiful book.