Indian Style Rifle Sheaths
Our custom hand made sheaths ship in 3-8 weeks
Made to order. Made to last.
Made in America by the Cowboys and Indians at The Last Best West™
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Custom Rifle Scabbard Shown in natural leather – our American made rifle scabbard comes with a fold over flap and cartridge loops.
Custom Rifle Scabbard Shown in natural leather – our American made rifle scabbard comes with a fold over flap and cartridge loops.A hard shell scabbard is a handy thing to have when hunting or travelling with your long arm to a range or some other event.
Our beautiful hand made leather rifle scabbard comes complete with a fold over flap to protect your firearm from the elements and a handy 6 cartridge loops to hold your favorite caliber of cartridge.
We also have a saddle scabbard model, for all you mounted horseman and hunters that want to carry a lever action long arm.
Once we receive your leather order we will send a follow up email to allow you to confirm your order details a final time before your order goes into the production queue.
Another timeless tradition and skill that connected us to the Old West is passing into history
When we first started offering our beautiful SEARCHERS rifle sheath the native Lakota woman who did the exquisite bead work was already suffering from arthritis in her hands, and after 8 years with us, and into her 70s, she had to give up her craft.
This tradition, that has been handed down through the generations for hundreds, if not thousands of years, is now on the verge of disappearing. We are told the problem is very few if any of the younger generation have any interest in learning this skill.
Our current craftsman is an elder Lakota gentleman whose tribe name is Soaring Eagle. Our hand beaded SEARCHERS and CROW rifle sheaths come with a tag with Alex’s name, date made, and signature.
Although our other rifle sheaths are made with ready made rosettes, they are beautiful and functional as well.
I encourage anyone that loves or collects the old west to own a piece of old west history while we can still offer it. – Longfellow, historian and author of the last best west™
Native Americans are masters at making useful leather clothing and covers, and have refined their abilities over thousands of years. Mountain men and trappers were the first whites to wander the wild places of the west, and they soon learned the value of fine leather work from the Indians.
The Mountain Men, Trappers and Scouts either traded, learned how, or took a native wife or “squaw” who made them beautiful leather and fur clothes and covers.
Each Indian tribe has its own unique bead work designs used to decorate their hide and leather. In many cases experts can tell which tribe and at what period in their history the bead work is from. The Searchers is set in North Texas circa 1868; which leads us to believe that the bead work on the Indian Style Rifle Sheath that Ethan Edwards carries is Comanche.
THE RED PHOENIX
Our version of the Indian Rifle Sheath from the classic western film The Searchers {1956}. The Comanche style bead work is custom made for us by a skilled native craftswoman. The hide is milky soft and the long, spaghetti fringe gives it a dramatic look. Any fine rifle deserves a spectacular sheath.
Set right after the Civil War in North Texas, The Searchers is a powerful story, with great costuming. This is our version of the sheath Ethan Edwards is carrying with an 1866 Henry Repeating Arm in the rifle sheath.
The sheath is just long enough to cover the rifles’ action. We will custom make to fit your specific firearm. Once your order is placed, we will e-mail you within 24 hours to confirm the order details, and confirm your firearms dimensions.
All our Cowboy leather has been researched and designed; tried and tested in Old West Shows and at Cowboy Action Shoots. We try to stay as true to the old west makers as we can, so our cowboy leather has that authentic look and feel to it.
We promise to make no two custom pieces exactly the same – and our originality and individuality bring clients back time and again to our order catalog. We have 5 different qualities of fine Indian Rifle Sheaths. All are well made and will give you good service.
Basic :: Good :: Classic :: Better :: Best
We will contact you within one business day of your purchase(s) being made – to confirm the details and make, model, and barrel length of your firearm. As you put your order together please enter your long arm description in the area provided. enter the info in the comments box during checkout.
Buckskin Fact
Buckskin clothing and covers virtually always had a fringe attached. Why is that? Most folks think it was for show – but like most things cowboys used – the fringe on a buckskin jacket, shirt, knife, or rifle sheath had a function – it channelled water off the garment – keeping it dryer – and after it was wet, allowing it to dry faster. Just another adaption copied from the Native American Indians.
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Best Rifle Sheath - THE RED PHOENIX - the Indian Rifle Sheath from the classic western film The Searchers {1956}, hand made by the last best west The Comanche style bead work is custom made for us by a skilled Indian craftsman. The hide is milky soft and the long, spaghetti fringe gives it a dramatic look. Any fine rifle deserves a spectacular sheath. Our Red Phoenix Indian Rifle Sheath certainly fits the bill. When you submit your order please give us the measurement from the hammer to the end of the barrel, like in the illustration in the picture gallery. Because of the intricate nature of these sheaths, our NORMAL shipping is 8-10 weeks. -
Crow Indian Rifle Sheath - A variation of our Red Phoenix this sheath has the barrel end adorned with Crow Indian style bead work. We make this sheath a couple of inches longer than your rifle butt, to give complete all weather coverage of your prized firearm. Once your order is placed, we will e-mail you within 24 hours to confirm your firearms dimensions. Any fine rifle deserves a spectacular sheath. And if you prefer your long arm covered at the butt, our designer has incorporated a hidden flap and closure (see picture gallery). You can easily add this option to your order for just 85 dollars. Because of their intricate nature these sheaths take 8-10 weeks to produce. -
Plains Indians Rifle Sheath
Just about every family has a firearm heirloom passed down through the generations. Our beautiful hand made Indian rifle sheaths are just the thing to show and protect your valued long arm. We use the same high quality hide to make this sheath, adding ready-made bead work to finish off the design. This better quality sheath covers the action of your firearm, {like the Red Phoenix Sheath} leaving the stock exposed, and we've added a dynamic red edge to complete the frontier look. Please include not only your barrel length but length from front of barrel to the hammer. And the overall length of your firearm in the appropriate spot as you put your order together. -
Classic Soft Leather Rifle Sheath hand-made by the last best west
Protect your long arm with our beautiful Classic Indian Rifle Sheath, made to fit your firearm. We start off with garment quality leather and fashion this Indian Style rifle sheath to match the length of your long-arm. Cascading fringe gives it a unique look. Your choice of color is black or brown, and you can pick from 3 different beaded rosettes to personalize your sheath with. Enter your rosette choice and long arm description in the field provided below as you build your sheath. -
Good Indian Rifle Sheath - a classic Indian Rile sheath hand-made by the last best west
Make a real old west statement with our beautiful Good Indian Rifle Sheath for your prized long arm. This rough-out or suede rifle scabbard has a long fringe, and a fold over weather flap with button for closure against the rain and snow. Decorated with beaded rosettes and studs. Just about every family has a firearm heirloom passed down through the generations. Our beautiful hand made Indian rifle sheaths are just the thing to show and protect your valued long arm. Please include not only your barrel length but overall length of your firearm in the appropriate spot as you put your order together. -
a basic soft leather indian rifle sheath hand made by the last best west
Our basic rifle sheath comes in a natural color, is made from rough out leather and is simple and durable. The stitching is reinforced at wear points and has a fold over flap with lace, for rain and snow protection. We add a long leather flap with a tie down that will allow you to carry several different length firearms, by simply folding the flap over as much or little as needed. Order for the longest firearm you plan to carry in it and include the dimensions in the FIREARMS box as you put your order together. -
a spectacular soft Indian rifle sheath hand made by the last best west
Our Medicine Bear Rifle Sheath is a traditional Indian Rifle sheath with a medicine bear motif (on both sides) in a beautiful warm tobacco color. Just about every family has a firearm heirloom passed down through the generations. Our beautiful hand made Indian rifle sheaths are just the thing to show and protect your valued long arm. Please include not only your barrel length but overall length of your firearm in the appropriate spot as you put your order together. Color: Tobacco Shipping time: 3-5 weeks Price: $575.00 plus shipping ($35.00) -
Shown in natural leather our leather rifle scabbard for horseback will darken up with exposure to the sun.
A hard shell rifle scabbard is a must have for anyone that spends any amount of time in the bush, on horseback. It will keep your favorite long-arm within easy reach should the situation require it. Comes complete with heavy leather straps with a buckle set to hang from your saddle. Made to fit your particular length of rifle. All our leather is custom made in AMERICA and as you can see this particular custom sheath was hand made for a United States Marshal.- Heavy leather with saddle straps
- Price is 495.00 plus 35 shipping TOTAL is 530.00
- enter your firearm make, model and dimensions in the areas below
- Scabbard will ship in 3-5 weeks
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augustus custom handmade hat style from the classic mini-series, Lonesome Dove (1989) Loveable old Ranger Augustus McCrae is the scalawag that keeps the Hat Creek Cattle Company loose and is a great counter balance to the salty Woodrow Call. This style of old west crown with it's 3 pinch cavalry creasing was first called the "Tom Mix" after the early movie star, and then became known as "The Gus" crease because of Lonesome Dove. This is a great look for both men and women!
- CROWN: 6 inches
- BRIM: 4"
- Crown: Modified 3 pinch cavalry
- Brim: Hand worked and rolled
- Hatband: Custom 1/2" leather twist
- Color shown: Sand
- hats ship in 12-14 weeks
- Personalized with your name inside the crown
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A custom cowboy movie hat from Lonesome Dove (1989) Our take on the hat style worn by Tommy Lee Jones The Tommy Lee Jones cowboy hat from Lonesome Dove. The Captain Call Handmade Hat is like the character simple, unrefined, and basic. A classic Boss of the Plains with a heavy dip front and back on the bound brim.- Crown: 6 inches
- Brim: 4"
- Crown: Open - uncreased
- Brim: Bound Hand shaped dipped front and back.
- Hatband: 1" grosgrain ribbon with bow
- Color shown: Black in 20X fur-felt
- hats ship in 6-8 weeks.
- Personalized with your name inside the crown
- Hatband not sold separately
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Our version of the Samuel Jones Movie Hat - from The Missing The Samuel Jones Hat is the one worn by Tommy Lee Jones, as Samuel Jones, a white man turned Apache, who returns to his estranged daughter in time to try and rescue his grand-daughter from slave traders. Like the character there is nothing fancy about this hat, a simple open crowned cowboy hat with a bit of a pencil roll.- CROWN HEIGHT: 5" INCHES Open
- BRIM: 4" 1/2" Pencil roll, with a gentle hand roll - Bound.
- Color: Pecan
- Hatband: Satin Ribbon with bow, with matching bound edge.
- Personalized with your name inside the crown
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Sundance Kid Cowboy Hat - Our take on a classic western movie hat the hat worn by Robert Redford in 1969s, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. This hat is pretty nondescript and is a good representation of the type of hat that would have been seen in the later half of the 19th century on many of the cowboys riding through the west.- Crown: 4 1/4" inches Telescope
- Brim: 3 1/4 inches open with a gentle hand-roll
- Color: Chocolate with light trail dust
- Hatband: 1/2" distressed brown leather
- Personalized with your name inside the crown
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a historical reproduction of Wild Bill Hickok's hat
Hickok Old West Cowboy Hat. We start with an over sized hat body to make this classic western hat, with a short crown and wide pencil rolled brim. Brims worked different - but essentially the same hat worn by Wild Bill on HBOs Deadwood.- Crown: 4 1/2 inches Texas flat
- Brim 4" Pencil rolled and Bound
- Color: Black
- Hatband: 1" inch Satin with Bow
- Personalized with your name inside the crown
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an authentic old west hat with over sized brim Yellowstone Kelly Custom Hat - We introduced this hat design in 2008 based on what we think Yellowstone Kelly is wearing in the historical photo from the 1890s. The brim we have pretty dang close and we have used a crown treatment that would have been in keeping with the style exhibited by this cultured warrior.
- CROWN: 5 1/2 inches
- BRIM: 4 1/2 inches
- Crown Shape: Modified Cavalry Pinch
- Color: Whiskey
- Brim: Hand rolled with 1" kettle curl Bound Edge
- Hatband: 1" inch Chocolate brown satin with 1898 bow
- Personalized with your name inside the crown
